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2009 Auditions

Audition for the 2009 Bluecoats!

Important: Please read and follow these instructions carefully!

1. Inquire about auditioning for the 2009 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 2009 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. Pay fees online!

2009 Registration Fee: A one-time $75 registration fee (in addition to the recurring camp fees), will be charged to all perspective members (including veterans) at the first camp they attend each season. All registration fees are non-refundable.

2009 Camp Fees: A $75 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 discount for doing so, you will be able to pay this fee online before each camp throughout the winter season. All camp fees are non-refundable.

Click here to go directly to our online store to pre-pay your audition 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!

Click here for specific logistical details regarding the Texas Audition Camp.
Click here for specific logistical details regarding the Ohio Audition Camp.

Please 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.

What to Expect at Camp, and Additional Questions

Please see our Membership FAQ for additional questions and information.

Information for Parents

A parent information meeting will be held immediately following registration/orientation at both the Texas and Ohio camps. 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 is available.

For more information on volunteering your time with the Bluecoats, click here !

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.

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 ask that you attend just one rehearsal camp to "check us out!"