Fred Morris, Director of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps is very pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Purcell as Development Director for the Troopers. Jamie comes to the Troopers with 5 years experience in fundraising, grant writing, and community development. “I am very excited to have this opportunity to further enhance the involvement […]
The luggage was stored and the sack lunches were claimed. The people traveling to Washington, D.C., with the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps marched onto one of six buses late Saturday afternoon bound for their date with history. It was the beginning of the Colts caravan, taking 237 people, including the 119 Colts marchers, […]
Michael Peachy will have a unique perspective Tuesday, when all eyes of the world will be focused on the inauguration of the United States’ first African-American president, Barack Obama. While huge crowds numbering in the millions are expected to attend, Peachey won’t have to vie for a piece of pavement because he’ll be a feature […]
One day, several local residents will be able to tell stories about how, on Jan. 20, 2009, they took part in one of the most notable presidential elections in U.S. history: The first time a man of African American descent was sworn into the highest office in the nation. Four King Philip High School graduates, […]
Below is information about a great volunteer opportunity to benefit the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts. What: FBR Open “The Greatest Show on Grass”!! When: January 26 – February 1, 2009, times vary depending on your availability How: If you are interested in volunteering for the FBR open please contact Mark Richardson at mark […]
Final plans for the Colts Inaugural parade trip are in place and departure is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday from the Colts Center, 1101 Central Avenue in Downtown Dubuque. MindFrame theater, located behind Kennedy Mall, is showing the entire Inaugural event live on their big screen room beginning at 10 a.m. This will include […]
Despite a nearly 11-inch snowfall in Rosemont, all callback candidates made it to camp safely, and the audition process is nearly complete. It was one of the best-attended January camps to date. It was a very busy weekend with work on fundamentals in all areas. The staff and design team were very pleased with the […]
In JEM Films’ "THROW IT DOWN," experience the up-close intensity of drum corps by following the Canton, Ohio Bluecoats on their challenging 80-day tour across America. Brilliant widescreen cinematography and carefully mastered audio will immerse you in the Bluecoats breathtaking journey into heat, pain, fatigue and ultimately celebration. Check out the trailer for "THROW IT […]
The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps of Dubuque, one of two Iowa groups selected to participate in the inaugural parade on January 20, will be staying on the Gallaudet campus prior to the big day. The group of 16- to 21-year-old members and alumni of the corps will spend the days leading up to the […]
Park High School graduate Jamie Lichtenberg said any physical strain caused by marching 3 miles while playing “76 Trombones” will definitely be worth it. She, along with Park grad Matt Nelsen and senior Kyle Lewis will make the trek from the U.S. Capitol building to the White House before an expected 350,000 spectators as part […]
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