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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

What’s up with Bloo? The answer is…A LOT! In this episode, hear about all of the things that the Bluecoats have been up to. Fundraising, Bingo, Auctions, Bonus Content, Webinars, our Best Bluecoats Ballad Contest, and more! Catch up on the latest with your favorite drum corps. Episode includes Bob Chreste. Best Bluecoats Ballad Voting: bluco.at/ballad3 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: [email protected] 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.

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 2018 Drums Across the Smokies show in Knoxville, TN. The brass judge was Levi Chavis. 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: [email protected] 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.