We are seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals interested in joining our team committed to supporting the mission of providing a positive and life-changing drum corps experience for the Blue Stars membership. These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the marching arts, contribute to the behind the scenes operations of, and learn the […]
From being mocked as “Appleknockers” by big city competitors to becoming one of drum corps’ most beloved and legendary names. This is the incredible true story of how a corps from Geneva, New York, embraced an insult and changed the activity forever. DCI’s Steve Rondinaro reports.
In July 2020, we promised to create an annual report on the demographic and socioeconomic impact of Bluecoats programs, the diversity of our team, and the progress of our initiatives to advance inclusion and equity within our organization. This is our fifth year of building this report—you can view previous reports here. “Each year, we […]
Travis Larson returns to lead a large and experienced team of brass educators. With many returning staff as well as exciting new additions to the team, the 2026 Blue Stars Brass members will be provided high quality instruction throughout the winter camp and touring season. “We’ve assembled an extremely talented team to continue to grow, […]
Wildly successful percussion gurus by day, mild-mannered parents by night. We talk with two of the nicest humans on the planet about working together when writing and teaching, their process of collaboration, and about how they balance their family life with all of it!
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STATEMENT ABOUT SALE FROM TIM HINTON After many years of some of the most enjoyable experiences producing The Marching Roundtable podcast and Marching Arts Education website and its resources, it is time for me to step away and move to a different chapter in my life. As a result, The Marching Roundtable and Marching Arts […]
The Madison Scouts are proud to announce the return of Blake Daughtrey as Visual Caption Supervisor, joined by alumni Andrew Desmond and Taylor Rock as Visual Co-Caption Heads. Program Coordinator Mark Waymire shared, “Blake, Andrew, and Taylor combine diverse experiences with a real passion for helping members develop their skills, confidence, and performance presence. They […]