Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Posted by

Bluecoats LogoToday Bluecoats and JER announced the start of a creative partnership for Bluecoats’ SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE. JER will be Rhythm IN BLUE’s Artist In Residence for the 2026 season.

A Bluecoats alum (’16 & ’17) and current Bluecoats staff member, JER brings a bold and unmistakable creative voice to the marching arts. JER is a prominent name in the ska music scene, touring across the U.S. and Japan. Among other things, they’re well-known for their high-energy ska covers on Skatune Network.

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Posted by on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Filed under Current News, DCI Open.