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Mike Scott

Mike Scott is a leader in the performing arts education community where he serves as the chief executive officer of Bluecoats, and as an executive advisor and member of the Board of Directors at Rhythm X, Inc.

Mike's work includes guiding the rapid expansion of the Rhythm X brand from a world-class percussion ensemble to a performing arts education non-profit spanning five ensembles and the international clinic series The X Academy. His work at the Bluecoats ranges from fundraising to brand expansion and program development.

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A leader in performing arts education.

Trusted by some of the finest music education nonprofits in the world, Mike is an effective executive with excellent strategic development & marketing skills, and an eye for the future of the music education.

 
 
 

Consultant

In demand as a consultant specializing in nonprofit development, lean management strategies, and marketing, Mike also works with freelance designers, educators, and nonprofit administrators on productivity, workflow, and even personal brand development.

 
 
 
"Mike’s knowledge of Evernote and other productivity apps showed me that my new business’ tools were already outdated. He helped me improve my workflow and keep myself more organized and productive." 
- Chelsea Levine, Seavine
 
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Clinician, Speaker, Adjudicator

Mike is an experienced conductor, clinician, and speaker. He is a former band and orchestra director and has traveled as far as Lithuanian to adjudicate marching performances. Mike has spoken before fellow arts administrators on the topics of strategy and financial development. 

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Joining The Bluecoats Year Round
Joining The Bluecoats Year Round

Today I'm excited to announce that I'll be joining The Bluecoats year round as the Business Development Manager? What does that mean? 

First - it means I will work at two Ohio non-profit music organizations full time! I am continuing in my role as CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a job I love dearly and will continue to work very hard at.

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This Superintendent Gets It
This Superintendent Gets It
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Gasparrini and Scott of Bluecoats & Rhythm X To Judge DrumLine Battle Lithuania
Gasparrini and Scott of Bluecoats & Rhythm X To Judge DrumLine Battle Lithuania
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Marchingbuzz Interview
Marchingbuzz Interview
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One of my 2018 resolutions was to read a book a week. Turns out 52 was a bit much for me, but I did tackle 36 books and found some really great ones! 📚 There’s a link to the full list on my Twitter and Facebook, but here’s a shortlist of some of my favorites from this year. • • • - Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse - Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari - Call Me By Your Name, Andre Aciman - Ready Player One, Ernest Cline - The Soul of America, Jon Meacham - The World As It Is, Ben Rhodes - Between The World And Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates • All this reading means I've got a great list of books for 2019. Can't wait to start!
One of my 2018 resolutions was to read a book a week. Turns out 52 was a bit much for me, but I did tackle 36 books and found some really great ones! 📚 There’s a link to the full list on my Twitter and Facebook, but here’s a shortlist of some of my favorites from this year. • • • - Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse - Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari - Call Me By Your Name, Andre Aciman - Ready Player One, Ernest Cline - The Soul of America, Jon Meacham - The World As It Is, Ben Rhodes - Between The World And Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates • All this reading means I've got a great list of books for 2019. Can't wait to start!
Starting another year with some of the most remarkable people I know. Endlessly confounded by how smart, creative, kind, and true these humans are. Honored to ring in a new year with them!
Starting another year with some of the most remarkable people I know. Endlessly confounded by how smart, creative, kind, and true these humans are. Honored to ring in a new year with them!
Let’s do this. #bloo19
Let’s do this. #bloo19
Morning vibes. ☕️🍁🍂📚
Morning vibes. ☕️🍁🍂📚
She found the squeak at the center of the squeaky toy. 🐕 . . . #missmaisy #goldenretriever #vscocam #vsco
She found the squeak at the center of the squeaky toy. 🐕 . . . #missmaisy #goldenretriever #vscocam #vsco
There comes this day of reckoning for every drum corps’ team when you just have to re-open that prop trailer and face whatever you might find.
There comes this day of reckoning for every drum corps’ team when you just have to re-open that prop trailer and face whatever you might find.
Went to my ten year HS reunion tonight. Was unexpectedly asked to speak to the band. Strange being back on that podium after all these years. Blown away by the response from the kids. Some are coming to audition for Bluecoats in November! They “blooo’d” me as I stepped down awkwardly. 😂❤️
Went to my ten year HS reunion tonight. Was unexpectedly asked to speak to the band. Strange being back on that podium after all these years. Blown away by the response from the kids. Some are coming to audition for Bluecoats in November! They “blooo’d” me as I stepped down awkwardly. 😂❤️
Students from @proj_rebuild using the Champion Event Center today and spending part of the beautiful fall day playing kickball on our baseball diamond. ...oh yeah... we have a baseball diamond. haha.
Students from @proj_rebuild using the Champion Event Center today and spending part of the beautiful fall day playing kickball on our baseball diamond. ...oh yeah... we have a baseball diamond. haha.
One of my 2018 resolutions was to read a book a week. Turns out 52 was a bit much for me, but I did tackle 36 books and found some really great ones! 📚 There’s a link to the full list on my Twitter and Facebook, but here’s a shortlist of some of my favorites from this year. • • • - Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse - Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari - Call Me By Your Name, Andre Aciman - Ready Player One, Ernest Cline - The Soul of America, Jon Meacham - The World As It Is, Ben Rhodes - Between The World And Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates • All this reading means I've got a great list of books for 2019. Can't wait to start! Starting another year with some of the most remarkable people I know. Endlessly confounded by how smart, creative, kind, and true these humans are. Honored to ring in a new year with them! Let’s do this. #bloo19 Morning vibes. ☕️🍁🍂📚 She found the squeak at the center of the squeaky toy. 🐕 . . . #missmaisy #goldenretriever #vscocam #vsco There comes this day of reckoning for every drum corps’ team when you just have to re-open that prop trailer and face whatever you might find. Went to my ten year HS reunion tonight. Was unexpectedly asked to speak to the band. Strange being back on that podium after all these years. Blown away by the response from the kids. Some are coming to audition for Bluecoats in November! They “blooo’d” me as I stepped down awkwardly. 😂❤️ Students from @proj_rebuild using the Champion Event Center today and spending part of the beautiful fall day playing kickball on our baseball diamond. ...oh yeah... we have a baseball diamond. haha.
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