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Dave MacKinnon
Co-Brass Caption Head
dmackinnon@bluecoats.com

Dave MacKinnon returns to the Bluecoats in 2010 as co-Brass Caption Head. Dave brought a vast wealth of experience to the Bluecoats when he joined the staff in 1994. His experience dates back to the 1970s when he was the musical director of the Ventures (Kitchener, ON). Dave was elected to the Bluecoats Hall of Fame in 2009.

Dave resides in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and has taught, written, and consulted for drum and bugle corps in Canada, the United States, Korea, and Japan for many years. Additionally, he is an active music judge for U.S. Scholastic Band Association, New York Field Band Conference, Ontario Drum Corps Association, Michigan C.B.A., and Indiana State Music Association.