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All Access: Bluecoats Creative Team Discuss the 2022 Show, Scores, Their Creative Process, and More

We caught up with Bluecoats creative team members Jonathan Vanderkolff, Dean Westman, and Doug Thrower, and chatted about everything from their 2022 production titled 'Riffs and Revelations,' to DCI post-COVID, to their unique creative process at the Bluecoats.

Jul 18, 2022

Back to Band Workout - Week #2 | Marching Health

Welcome to the Back to Band Workout Series on FloMarching! Congratulations on taking a big step towards preparing for your marching season. We want you to realize how much athleticism is required of you in order to march and perform your show safely. Getting ready for the season requires preparation to make sure you are healthy, fit, and at your best. The "Back to Band Workout" is designed to prepare you specifically for the demands of marching and playing. Know that you may be sore after working out, and that's okay! This will help you be at your best when Day One of the season begins, rather than trying to acclimate physically when you arrive at your program. This is a total-body workout and requires only equipment that you likely already have at your house. There will be a few exercises that we may use small dumbbells or kettlebells for. If you do not have access to these training tools, use your instrument, a music stand, or another weighted object from home. If there are muscle groups you feel you need to target more of (biceps, for instance) by all means, you may add your favorite exercises to these workouts. We want you to get the most out of it! The "Back to Band Workout" is designed to be completed three days a week with one or two rest days between each workout. You may choose to work out Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and rest the other days, for example. There are six workouts, each one corresponding to the week they are to be completed. The workouts progress in intensity, so we recommend that you progress them sequentially. For example, "Workout 1" is to be completed during Week 1 of you beginning the workout. The goal is to help you begin your fitness journey. Burning muscle pain is your friend, but sharp, shooting pains are not. Use proper technique and focus on the quality of your movements before trying to improve the quantity of reps you can do. You may not be able to do the full workout right away - that's okay! Do what your body is capable of, and do not feel guilty if there are moves you cannot yet complete. As with any workout, please consult with your physician before beginning the program to make sure you are healthy enough to participate. FloMarching, Marching Health, and Dr. Elliot Cleveland are not liable for any injuries or damages that may occur due to your participation in this workout program. Thank you for investing in yourself by doing these workouts. Health and fitness are a journey. Be patient with yourself, bring a friend to work out with you, and have fun!

Sep 21, 2022, Pro

Back to Band Workout - Week #1 | Marching Health

Marching Health gives bands, drum corps, and indoor ensembles the tools to physically prepare for their season properly. They optimize members’ performance abilities by improving their movement skills and teaching them proactive health strategies. Coming this summer, FloMarching subscribers can have full access to exclusive content, workouts, and health guides from Marching Health - The worldwide leader in marching arts health and wellness. The Back to Band workout is designed to prepare you specifically for the demands of marching and playing. This is a total-body workout and requires only equipment that you likely have at your house, and is designed to be completed three days a week with one or two days of rest between each workout. The Couch to Corps workout is designed to prepare you to go from being a couch potato to looking like a drum corps veteran. This is a body-weight program and requires no equipment, and is designed to be completed three days a week with one or two rest days in between each workout. The workouts are total-body, meaning you will work most major muscle groups required for marching each time you workout. Along with these two workouts, subscribers can look forward to exclusive Marching Health tips, videos, and exclusive access to the 15 Minute Marching Band Workout as well. New workouts will be released every week this summer exclusively on FloMarching, so be sure to subscribe today to gain access to this exclusive content from Marching Health.

Sep 21, 2022, Pro

LIVE BLOG: 2022 DCI West

Jul 11, 2022

2022 Pre-Season Corps Focus: The Bluecoats

Jun 22, 2022

That Dan Band Show, Ep. 21 - The Tim Fairbanks Episode

Jun 17, 2022

LIVE BLOG: 2022 Corps at the Crest - San Diego

Jun 30, 2022

FloMarching Ranks: Benji's Top 5 Favorite DCI Shows of All Time

Jun 23, 2022

Dan Schack Is Bringing His Podcast 'That Dan Band Show' To FloMarching

Jun 14, 2022

Carolina Crown 2022 Show Reveal

As in life, a great performance is made up of a series of authentic and memorable moments. Thrilling, exhilarating, inspiring and breathtaking...there is nothing like the special bond between performer and audience that allows us to experience these real emotions together. In the spirit of “Carpe Diem,”— a phrase used to urge others to make the most of the present—our 2022 program, “Right Here Right Now” explores the concept of living in, creating, and sharing these moments with the audience. Our program is designed to engage the audience in unique ways, allowing them to feel present and immersed, creating a shared experience and bond, turning fleeting moments into infinite memories. We are only ever promised the moment that we are in. 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄. 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖. #RightHereRightNow #RHRN #Crown2022 #drumcorps #crownguard #crownbrass #crownpit #crowndrums #DCI2022 #CarolinaCrown

Jul 26, 2022

No. 1: Designer Commentary "The Bluecoats" with Jon Vanderkolff

Jan 4, 2021

SOCIAL ROUND-UP: Content We Love From Week One of DCI 2022 Spring Training

May 31, 2022

Carolina Crown Drops Details on Their 2022 Production

May 26, 2022

No. 6: Keith Potter On Impact of COVID-19 On Designers

Jan 4, 2021

3 Different Ways To Watch the DCI Tour Premiere - Something For Every Fan!

May 31, 2022

'Paradise Lost' Revealed As Boston Crusaders 2022 Production

May 23, 2022

DCI Returns To the Big Screen for the 2022 Season - What's Streaming & When

May 12, 2022

The Cadets Release 2022 Show - 'Rearview Mirror'

May 17, 2022

A Running List of DCI 2022 Show Announcements

Mar 7, 2023

Preview: 2022 WGI Guard World Championship World Class Finals

Apr 10, 2022

South Houston HS - Hey There Mr. Blue

"Hey There, Mr. Blue" is a story of a young child waking up in a space-like dream. She is quickly woken up by "Mr. Blue" and whisked off to a world full of magic as she travels through her dream land. The show design was influenced by glow in the dark planetary stickers on a child's ceiling.

Mar 5, 2022

DCI Update: Pacific Crest Announce 2022 Show - 'welcome to the void'

May 9, 2022

WGI 2022 Show Announcements - Winds

Feb 22, 2022

SOCIAL ROUNDUP: An Outpouring Of Excitement After WGI Week 1

Feb 8, 2022

Design Commentary: "Propaganda" With The Cavaliers 2016 Design Team

Daniel Wiles, Michael McIntosh, and Richard Hinshaw dive into "Propaganda," The Cavaliers' 2016 production, and the first year of this team working together.

Aug 17, 2020, Pro