Dean Westman gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how "The Bluecoats" 2019 was created, including how his job as program coordinator works in this situation to help put all the pieces together from all the brilliant minds and talents of the Bluecoats design staff.
Bluecoats seamstress and super volunteer Kristen Wolters explains how to paint your shoes to match the corps or band uniform.
Have you found yourself in a situation where your students sound great or perform the music the way you want, but have problems transferring that clarity to the marching band field as they start moving? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Welcome to a video series from Matt Harloff that shows you examples of how you can help your students sound and perform as great on the move as they do standing still.  It’s one thing to sound great … it’s completely different to sound great on the move!
Doug Hall of the Blue Stars Visual Instructional Staff explains how he helps the performers embody the concept of the show by embracing and performing a character they create themselves.
Meet Spartacus as Tim talks to two alumni from the Phantom Regiment who were in Rockford this year to support the corps. Â With Levi Brandenburg and Michael Horvath.
Kris Gailbreath of the Blue Stars Visual Instructional Staff explains how he teaches choreography and movement to the corps members, including sharing tips you can use with your own group for greater success.
Jay Webb and Matt Harloff of Avon HS show you how they have built the infrastructure of their program to succeed on a world class level in every activity! Topics include Finding the Right People, Having a Standard of Excellence, and Creating Great Experiences for Your Students.
Michael Post of the Blue Stars Brass Instructional Staff shares behind-the-scenes information about how they get great performances from the tubas in the corps. We discuss special issues around breathing and the greater responsibilities and efforts required by those carrying this largest brass instrument while marching today's demanding drills.
Jay Sconyers of the Blue Stars Brass Instructional Staff discusses the plan mid-season to continue to detail the show, build on the technique from the winter, and perfect the show as much as possible.
Meet Jacob Carpenter of the Blue Stars Brass Instructional Staff who teaches the mellophones and drum majors. Â Jacob shares information you can use with your own group for more success and better performances!