Bluecoats Brass Podcast

Bluecoats Brass Podcast

Author: Bluecoats, Inc. Language: English Episodes: 25
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of one of drum corps' most celebrated brass sections? Bluecoats Brass Podcast pulls back the curtain, offering a direct line to the music educators and technicians who shape that iconic sound. This isn't just about performance highlights; it's a genuine conversation about the craft of brass playing itself. You'll hear the team dive into specific pedagogical techniques, rehearsal philosophies, and the unique challenges and rewards of the drum corps environment. The discussions feel like sitting in on a staff meeting, full of practical advice and thoughtful commentary that resonates whether you're a seasoned music teacher, a student preparing for an audition, or a lifelong fan of the activity. New episodes of this podcast arrive every other Monday, with occasional bonus material popping up from the Bloo team. It's a rare opportunity to learn directly from the source, blending artistic passion with educational insight in a way that feels both authentic and deeply informative.
Episodes
BONUS-2016 Lexington, SC Brass Tape (Jeff Harper) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:25
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. This week is our brass tape from the 2016 CrownBEAT s…
10-Brass Adjudication in DCI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:27
This week we dive into the world of brass adjudication in DCI with a former DCI judge. We’ll discuss what it’s like from both the judge’s perspective, as well as from the staff side. We share a few funny critique stories…
BONUS-2019 Pittsburgh, PA Brass Tape (Chris Marra) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we would’ve been at if we were on tour. This week is our brass tape from the 2019 DCI Innovat…
BONUS-2018 Detroit, MI Brass Tape (Albert Lo) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:40
2020 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE! This is the first of many bonus episodes on what would’ve been the 2020 summer DCI tour. Each week this summer, we’ll release a past Bluecoats brass judge tape from a show in the same city we w…
9-The Black Experience in DCI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:53
BLACK. LIVES. MATTER. In this episode, we discuss what the DCI experience has been like, both as a marching member and a staff member, while being black. We must be willing to address these issues, so that we can improve…
8-Best Bloo Ballad (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:07
In this episode, we’ll continue to discuss some of the results of the seeding round for our Best Bluecoats Ballad Contest. We’ll breakdown the bloophbari & tuba brackets and discuss our thoughts on some of the matchups,…
7-Best Bloo Ballad (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
In this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the results of the seeding round for our Best Bluecoats Ballad Contest. We’ll breakdown the trumpet & mellophone brackets and discuss our thoughts on some of the matchups,…
6-April Camp in the Cloud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
We recently finished our first Bluecoats Camp in the Cloud and we’ve got a few members of the 2020 brass line to discuss their experience in making this year’s line as well as what they thought about our first virtual ca…
5-We're in this Together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:20
Relationships are one of the most important aspects in our life. In this episode we discuss the great relationships between some of the best brass educators in DCI. We’ve got the brass caption heads from the top 3 brass…
4-Chop Maintenance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:38
While we’re all at home, it’s important for musicians to maintain their playing ability. In this episode we discuss the importance of creating a plan and ideas to continue to improve individually as well as virtual ensem…