25 episodes

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!

Bluecoats Brass Podcast Bluecoats, Inc.

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    • 4.9 • 54 Ratings

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!

    13-Finals Week Memories

    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.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    BONUS-2014 DCI Finals Brass Tape (Jeff Harper)

    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
    BONUS-2016 DCI Semifinals Brass Tape (Paul McGarr)

    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.

    • 14 min
    BONUS-2018 DCI Prelims Brass Tape (Albert Lo)

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

    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
    12-The Life of a Drum Major in DCI

    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

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

Aroura603 ,

Much needed breath of fresh air

Love this podcast The brass talks are very real. They seem to be covering really genuine topics. Loved the one about judges and the one about the black experience. And of course the judges tapes.

DeathlyWookie28 ,

Bloo2020

AMAZING! Love the fact that they talk about the shows, have the staff talking about it, and the audition to be a Bluecoat! I absolutely love the Bluecoats, and hope they have alumni or current marchers in future episodes!!

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