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Meet The Board: Tom Scheck, Randall Lamb, Zach Young
The Bluecoats “Meet the Board” series is a spotlight series featuring the members of the Bluecoats Board of Directors. In each profile, you’ll learn about their professional paths, community involvement, and the experiences that brought them to Bluecoats. Together, these stories highlight the care, perspective, and steady leadership that support Bluecoats on and off the field.
In this issue, we are proud to introduce Tom Scheck, Randall Lamb, and Zach Young.
Meet The Board: Latrice Virola, Patty Dowd Schmitz, Susie O’Brien
The Bluecoats “Meet the Board” series is a spotlight series featuring the members of the Bluecoats Board of Directors. In each profile, you’ll learn about their professional paths, community involvement, and the experiences that brought them to Bluecoats. Together, these stories highlight the care, perspective, and steady leadership that support Bluecoats on and off the field.
In this issue, we are proud to introduce Latrice Virola, Patty Down Schmitz, and Susie O’Brien.
Meet The Board: Lisa Smith, John Lowe, Manuel Gamez
The Bluecoats “Meet the Board” series is a spotlight series featuring the members of the Bluecoats Board of Directors. In each profile, you’ll learn about their professional paths, community involvement, and the experiences that brought them to Bluecoats. Together, these stories highlight the care, perspective, and steady leadership that support Bluecoats on and off the field.
In this issue, we are proud to introduce Lisa Smith, John Lowe, and Manuel Gamez.
Meet The Board: Pamela Becker, Jarel Loveless, Tehvon Fowler-Chapman
The Bluecoats “Meet the Board” series is a spotlight series featuring the members of the Bluecoats Board of Directors. In each profile, you’ll learn about their professional paths, community involvement, and the experiences that brought them to Bluecoats. Together, these stories highlight the care, perspective, and steady leadership that support Bluecoats on and off the field.
In this issue, we are proud to introduce Pamela Becker, Jarel Loveless, and Tehvon Fowler-Chapman.
Bluecoats Welcomes Jeff Mlakar to Board of Directors
At the recent Annual Meeting of the Corporation, the Bluecoats Board of Directors elected Jeff Mlakar as the organization’s newest Director At Large. Jeff’s connections to the drum corps activity, leadership in higher education and technology, and passion for non-profit leadership and volunteerism makes him an excellent addition to our organization’s board and to our continuing commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence
Today Bluecoats and JER announced the start of a creative partnership for Bluecoats’ SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE. JER will be Rhythm IN BLUE’s Artist In Residence for the 2026 season.
Bluecoats 2026 National Tour Schedule
The Bluecoats’ 2026 national tour is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet, featuring a long-awaited return to the West Coast and the beloved Bluecoats Summer Music Series back home in Ohio. From thrilling California performances to immersive educational events, this summer promises unforgettable moments for fans, performers, and music lovers alike.
Kevin LeBoeuf Joins Music Design Team
Kevin LeBoeuf is joining the Bluecoats Design Team as a Music Designer. He joined the organization in 2023 as the Brass Caption Head, and will continue in that role alongside his new design responsibilities. Doug Thrower, who has been teaching and writing for the Bluecoats organization in various capacities since 1992, will continue to compose the brass score, in collaboration with Tom Rarick, Matt Jordan, and now Kevin.