| Colts Announce 2013 Program May 20, 2013 |
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| This summer marks the 50th Anniversary of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, and their 2013 program is sure to entertain and excite audiences everywhere. Click headline for details... | ||||||
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| In Memory of Dakotah Coach - Updated May 19, 2013 |
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| An Open House to celebrate the life of Dakotah Coach will be held on Wednesday, May 22 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Warren Park in Roberts, Wisconsin. A service will be held at 7:00 pm. Read more... | ||||||
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| Brass Member Dakotah Coach, 18, Presumed Drowned May 14, 2013 |
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| With heavy hearts, we received a call this morning from Shane Coach, father of second-year brass member Dakotah Coach, who informed us that it appeared Dakotah and his friend, Erika Borgstrom, jumped from the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis and are presumed to have drowned. Read more... | ||||||
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| Colt Cadets Weekend Rehearsal Details May 14, 2013 |
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| Colt Cadets first overnight rehearsal of the 2013 season is this weekend, May 17-19 at Washington Middle School in Dubuque. Rehearsal will begin at 9:15 pm on Friday, and conclude with a parent meeting at 1 pm on Sunday and 2 pm run-through. Read More... |
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| Help The Colts Win McCoy's '$40K For 40 Years' Contest! May 10, 2013 |
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| To honor their 40th anniversary in Dubuque, McCoy Goldsmiths & Jewelers started a Facebook voting contest where each month, a tri-state area non-profit organization will have a chance to win a custom ring to auction off to support their fundraising programs. This month the Colts have a chance to win! Click here and vote today and everyday through May 17th! | ||||||
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| Colts Alum Injured In Boston Bombing April 16, 2013 |
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| Lee Ann Yanni-Sauer, a five year member and age out of the Colts color guard in 1998-2002 was approximately 10 feet from one of the bombs that went off at the Boston Marathon and is hospitalized in Boston. Her injuries are not life threatening, but they are serious and requiring surgery. " I'm not sure exactly sure where it was detonated, " she said. " It sounded awfully close, we were probably 10 feet from the finish line. It was quite loud and you could definitely smell the smoke when it happened. " | ||||||
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| Colts April Rehearsal And Pre-Tour Information April 12, 2013 |
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| Welcome to Spring! Tour is a month away. The April 26-28 rehearsal weekend was held at Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque, IA. The weekend went very well and the excitement of summer is within view. Until the move-in information is posted, you can click here for MANY pre-tour details... | ||||||
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| Summer Event Tickets On Sale NOW! April 4, 2013 |
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| Tickets for three Drum Corps International World Class shows sponsored by the Colts are on sale now! Music On The March will showcase the completely-renovated Dalzell Field in Dubuque, Celebration In Brass returns to Waukee, and we will host our 4th Annual Brass Impact in the Kansas City area. Read more... | ||||||
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| Colt Cadets Announce 2013 Program April 3, 2013 |
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| The Colt Cadets are pleased to announce their 2013 program, "RED" featuring musical selections symbolic of the color red, including a 1993 Colts favorite, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Dave Grusin. Click the headline to read more on the 2013 show and staff! | ||||||
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| Colt Cadets Update March 28, 2013 |
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| Stay tuned! The Colt Cadets will announce their 2013 Program and Staff in the coming days! In the meantime...click to read more. | ||||||
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| Colts Documentary, No Boundaries, Is In The Final Stages Of Production March 25, 2013 |
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| Ever want to be a film producer? The full length documentary on the Colts that was filmed last summer is in the final stages of production, but we need backers to finish it by summer. Several hundred hours of great audio and video are "in the can", all recorded as it happened last summer on tour by a professional video team who traveled with us all summer. Now, the detail work begins to funnel it all down into a feature length film that will tell the story of the Colts and drum corps. Click headline for details... | ||||||
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| DCI Championships Tickets Available For A Limited Time Only March 25, 2013 |
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| We have the opportunity to sell a limited number of great seats in a "Colts block" for all three days of Finals week, but we are only guaranteed access to them until April 1st. Order your seats today! Read more... | ||||||
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| Colt Cadets Open House April 21st March 13, 2013 |
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| Colt Cadets will hold their next clinic/rehearsal of 2013 on Sunday, April 21st at Dubuque Senior High School. Participation is free and open for any middle or high school student to attend! Both experienced and beginning performers are welcome! Click headline for details... | ||||||
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| Summertime In February! March 1, 2013 |
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| Videographer Isaac Campbell reminisces with Colts legend Greg "Harpo" Blum along with the one and only Beth Wilson at the 2013 Colts February camp. Click the headline for the video link... | ||||||
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| Looking Ahead February 18, 2013 |
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| In lieu of a March rehearsal, Colts members are expected to participate in video lessons and assignments provided by sectional instructors. The next weekend rehearsal for the Colts will be held April 26-28 at Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque, Iowa. | ||||||
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| Colts Lose One Of Their Finest Ever February 3, 2013 |
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| We'd be hard-pressed to think of anyone who had a greater affection for drum and bugle corps than Doug Kenyon - our Moon Whale. In a lot of ways, it was his life. Read more... | ||||||
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| January Camp Recap January 22, 2013 |
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| Videographer Isaac Campbell catches up with Colts Director Vicki MacFarlane as she talks about the 50th anniversary season and whats in store for 2013. Click the headline for the video link... | ||||||
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| Aaron Guidry Joins Colts Design Team January 11, 2013 |
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| The Colts are proud to announce Aaron Guidry as an addition to the 2013 design team as Composer & Electronics Supervisor. Read more... | ||||||
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| Colts And Colt Cadets Uniforms Revealed At Camp December 27, 2012 |
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| The Colts had a wonderful turnout at their December camp in spite of the winter storm that moved through the Midwest last Thursday. Those in attendance were witness to a new video by Isaac Campbell and Matt Mulvanny unveiling the new uniforms...followed by a couple of members in the prototypes from Fred J. Miller. Read more... | ||||||
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| November Camp Video & December Audition Updates December 16, 2012 |
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| Check out the video created by Isaac Campbell recapping our November rehearsal. More exciting things to come this weekend as the December 21-23 rehearsal and audition camp is just around the corner! Read more... | ||||||
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| Colts Introduce Craig Sellers As Visual Caption Head December 10, 2012 |
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| The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce Craig Sellers as Visual Caption Head for their 50th Anniversary season. Read more about Craig and the 2013 visual team... | ||||||
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| 2012 Banquet Awards And Recap November 28, 2012 |
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| What a great weekend for the Colts family! Our annual banquet allowed us to recognize members from both corps, and the location of the Five Flags Center in downtown Dubuque was fantastic. | ||||||
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| Colt Cadets Design Team & Caption Heads Announced November 19, 2012 |
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| The 2013 Colt Cadets design staff is full of familiar faces. The Colt Cadets look forward to building on their recent success by promoting from within. Read more about Andrew Eaton, Ted Reicher, Julie Rohrabaugh, Terry White, Brian Zeglis and others... | ||||||
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| Brandon Smith To Run 2013 Color Guard November 8, 2012 |
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| The Colts are proud to announce that Brandon Smith will continue in 2013 as Color Guard Caption Head. Learn more about the 2013 guard staff... | ||||||
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| Bobby Frey Returns As Colts Brass Caption Head November 4, 2012 |
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| Bobby Frey will begin his fourth year with the Colts, and second as Brass Caption Head. There are many familiar faces returning with him to the 2013 Colts brass team. Read more... | ||||||
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| Matt Mulvanny Named Colt Cadets Director November 2, 2012 |
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| The Colts Youth Organization is proud to announce Matt Mulvanny as Director of the Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps. The team surrounding Matt will include a number of familiar faces in a variety of elevated roles. Click headline to find out more about Matt... | ||||||
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| Dave Nelson To Lead 2013 Colts Percussion November 1, 2012 |
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| The Colts are proud to announce the return of Dave Nelson as Percussion Caption Head for the 2013 season. Read more about the Colts percussion team... | ||||||
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| Colts Board Of Directors Set For The New Year October 29, 2012 |
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| At their October meeting, the Colts Board of Directors elected officers and additional Board members to oversee the organization for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Read more... | ||||||
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| Percussion And Color Guard Audition Information October 23, 2012 |
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| Information you need to prepare for your 2013 Colts percussion or color guard audition is available online now. Staff listings for each section of the drum corps will be announced here very soon. Click headline for links... | ||||||
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| Brass Audition Exercises Posted October 20, 2012 |
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| Information you need to prepare for your 2013 Colts brassline audition is available online now. Read more... | ||||||
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| VIDEO: Join The 2013 Colts! October 19, 2012 |
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| Matt Mulvanny, Colts alumnus and Colt Cadets staff member, has produced a video announcing our upcoming auditions. Click the headline and get the link... | ||||||
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| Marc Sylvester Leads 2013 Colts Design Team October 17, 2012 |
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| The Colts are pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Sylvester as Program Coordinator and Visual Designer. He is an innovator within the activity and helped create some of the most imaginative programs in DCI history. Marc joins returning Colts design team members Chris Tomsa (Brass Arranger), David Nelson (Percussion Arranger) and Brandon Smith (Guard Caption Head). "Marc's experience and success at the highest levels of the marching arts will be tremendous for our program, and most importantly our members," said Vicki MacFarlane, Colts Director. "We are excited to have him contribute to all aspects of our organization." Read more... | ||||||
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| Colts Membership Information Available Online October 16, 2012 |
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| The Colts 2013 membership information brochure is now available online. There is also a poster available for printing and posting in your band room (or on your fridge) along with an FAQs flier that will answer many basic questions. Read more... | ||||||
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| 2013 Colts Audition Schedule October 5, 2012 |
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| Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Season of the Colts! Check out our winter rehearsal schedule and make plans to attend. Our Annual Banquet for 2012 members, parents and volunteers will be held on Friday evening, November 23. Click headline for more details... | ||||||
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| Colts Announce Reorganization August 30, 2012 |
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| The Colts Youth Organization Announces Leadership Reorganization | ||||||
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