Bluecoats Brass Podcast

Bluecoats, Inc.
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Insight straight from the team that makes the Bluecoats Brass happen! We’ve assembled a great team of music educators at the Bluecoats and we want to share some of our thoughts on brass pedagogy and drum corps in general. Whether you’re interested in auditioning, a former marcher, or a music educator just wanting to learn, we’re hoping we have something to offer. Episodes are released every other Monday. Look out for bonus content from the Bloo Brass during the summer DCI Tour!

  1. 08/10/2020

    13-Finals Week Memories

    DCI Finals week is usually the most exciting part of tour. The emotions are running high for everyone. This week, we’re reminiscing about stories from the past, both as a performer and as a staff member. We also announce the winner of our Best Bluecoats Ballad contest and we answer a few questions that were submitted on our Bloobrass Instagram page. Episode includes Bob Chreste, Derek Gipson, and Josh Gall. Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    1h 5m

  2. 08/08/2020

    BONUS-2014 DCI Finals Brass Tape (Jeff Harper)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2014 DCI Finals in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Jeff Harper. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    14 min

  3. 08/07/2020

    BONUS-2016 DCI Semifinals Brass Tape (Paul McGarr)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2016 DCI Semifinals in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Paul McGarr. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    15 min

  4. 08/06/2020

    BONUS-2018 DCI Prelims Brass Tape (Albert Lo)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. Today is our brass tape from the 2018 DCI Prelims in Indianapolis, IN. The brass judge was Albert Lo. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    16 min

  5. 07/31/2020

    BONUS-2017 Allentown, PA Brass Tape (Paul McGarr)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. This week is our brass tape from the 2017 DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, PA. The brass judge was Paul McGarr. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    14 min

  6. 07/27/2020

    12-The Life of a Drum Major in DCI

    What’s it like to be a drum major in DCI? We discuss the audition process, the day to day role, and much more with 3 former drum majors of the Bluecoats. This episode was originally broadcast as a webinar during the DCI Summer of Learning sponsored by Marching Arts Education. Episode includes Bob Chreste, Willie Veenstra, Peyton Grunzke, and David Davenport. Best Bluecoats Ballad Voting: bluco.at/balladfinals Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Marching Arts Education: marchingartseducation.com/bluecoats Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    51 min

  7. 07/24/2020

    BONUS-2015 Murfreesboro, TN Brass Tape (Wayne Dillon)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. This week is our brass tape from the 2015 DCI Masters of the Summer Music Games in Murfreesboro, TN. The brass judge was Wayne Dillon. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    15 min

  8. 07/18/2020

    BONUS-2019 San Antonio, TX Brass Tape (Dennis Argul)

    2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. This week is our brass tape from the 2019 DCI Southwestern Championships show in San Antonio, TX. The brass judge was Dennis Argul. Best Bluecoats Ballad Bracket: bluecoats.com/podcast Hammond Design Mouthpieces: karlhammonddesign.com The Shield: bluecoats.com/theshield Instagram: @Bluecoats or @bloobrass Twitter: @Bluecoats Facebook: facebook.com/bluecoats Web: bluecoats.com Questions or Suggestions: brasspodcast@bluecoats.com The Bluecoats Brass Podcast is produced by Bob Chreste, with production support from Derek Gipson and the Bluecoats brass staff. Web and digital editors are Elizabeth Clayton and Josh Clements. Our executive producer is Mike Scott. Copyright 2020 - Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    16 min
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Insight straight from the team that makes the Bluecoats Brass happen! We’ve assembled a great team of music educators at the Bluecoats and we want to share some of our thoughts on brass pedagogy and drum corps in general. Whether you’re interested in auditioning, a former marcher, or a music educator just wanting to learn, we’re hoping we have something to offer. Episodes are released every other Monday. Look out for bonus content from the Bloo Brass during the summer DCI Tour!

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