Episode 39: Todd Ryan – Behind the Scenes at the Blue Devils
Todd Ryan talks about working with the mirrors in 2010, negotiating with designers, and working with the Star of Indiana.
Episode 18: 100 Questions with Wayne Downey of the Blue Devils
Wayne Downey, renowned arranger and instructor for the Concord Blue Devils, answers 100 questions in 60 minutes!
Mandarins Take Us To “Life Rite After”
Key Poulan, Mario Ramirez, Ike Jackson, and JW Koester talk about the creation of the show concept, the music which tells the story, the giant rotating stage, the elaborate costuming, the stilts, and those light up rifles!
Blue Devils Bring “Nighthawks” To Life
July 31
Scott Chandler
Bluecoats Design Staff on Jagged Line
Doug Thrower, Tom Rarick, and Vince Oliver talk about the creation of "Jagged Line." Â They discuss working with Thank You Scientist, the huge stage, amplification, and creating the sound and groove of the music.
Carolina Crown Design Staff on 2017 Show
David Starnes and Rick Subel discuss the concept of the show, the intellectual process behind the design, and the reasons behind the decision to include the singer, the "art installation" of the prop design, and the unconventional closing production. Â
Santa Clara Vanguard Staff on “Ouroboros”
Michael Gaines, Paul Rennick, and Andy Toth discuss the 2017 Vanguard show, "Ouroboros" and the great complexity of the design. Â The props and featured small ensemble provide great opportunities, but you'll marvel at how intricate the planning and design implementation is to accomplish this production!
Scott Chandler on “Metamorph” – Blue Devils 2017 Show
Scott Chandler, the Program Coordinator and Choreographer of the Blue Devils, talks with Tim about the concepts and design of the Blue Devils 2017 production "Metamorph."