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2010 Auditions

Audition for the 2010 Bluecoats!

Follow these instructions to audition for the Bluecoats!

1. Inquire about auditioning for the 2010 Season!

Open auditions for brass & percussion are now closed but an audition may be granted by a section's caption head based on any needs in their respective section. Guard auditions will resume in the spring. To inquire about auditioning for the 2010 Bluecoats, please contact the following people:

Dave Mackinnon (Brass): dmackinnon@blueoats.com
Mike Jackson (Battery Percussion): mjackson@bluecoats.com
Brad Palmer (Front Ensemble): bpalmer@bluecoats.com
Dave Meikle (Color Guard): dmeikle@bluecoats.com

2. Fees

2010 Registration Fee: A $75 registration fee will be charged to all prospective members (including veterans) at their first camp.  All registration fees are non-refundable.

2010 Camp Fees: A $75 Camp Fee will be charged for each camp (including your first one) in order to cover the cost of housing, meals, and instruction.  Although there will be no discounts for doing so, throughout the winter season you will be able to pay this fee online before each camp. All camp fees are non-refundable.

Click here to go directly to our online store to pre-pay your registration fee and camp fee.   Both fees are required to attend the camp.  To pay both fees now, add both items to your shopping cart.

3. Attend camp to enjoy an incredible experience with the Bluecoats!

If you can, p lease bring your own Bb marching brass instrument or marching percussion instrument. We will have our equipment, but there will be a limited quantity available.

Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and any personal items needed for an overnight stay.

Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. We may be rehearsing outside (weather permitting), so please bring a jacket.

4. What to Expect at Camp, and Additional Questions

Please see our Membership FAQ for additional answers and information.

5. Information for Parents

All parents are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings and learn more about the Bluecoats experience!

In addition, as a parent, you are welcome to stay overnight with the Bluecoats if you volunteer for part or all of the weekend camp! We are always in need of help with cooking, uniforms and cleaning and repairing our vehicles and equipment trailers. If you’d rather sleep in a bed, a list of local motels will be made available on the web page containing specific details for each camp location.

For more information on volunteering your time with the Bluecoats, check out our volunteer opportunities page!

6. Other Questions?

If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Bluecoats office at (330) 433-9115, or email us at bluecoats@bluecoats.com.

7. Are you ready?

The Bluecoats organization is extremely excited about the season ahead. If what you've read here has made you seriously consider joining our corps, we strongly recommend that you attend just one rehearsal camp to "check us out!"