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News Release EVENT NEWS/June 26, 2008 Boise State University Presents Top Drum and Bugle Corps During 'Thunder in Boise' on July 9 Listen to some of the top drum and bugle corps from around the nation during the “Thunder in Boise” Drum and Bugle Corps Contest at 7:30 p.m. July 9 at Bulldog Stadium at Nampa High School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This year’s event has been relocated from Bronco Stadium due to construction. Thunder in Boise is hosted by Boise State's Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band. Competing drum corps include the Blue Devils from Concord, Calif.; the Oregon Crusaders from Portland; the Phantom Regiment from Rockford, Ill.; the Santa Clara Vanguard from Santa Clara, Calif.; the Spokane Thunder from Spokane; and the Velvet Knights from Pasadena, Calif. This competition will include precision marching and colorful routines by the corps and drill teams. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate. Tickets are available at Blue Rider Music, Dorsey Music, Dunkley Music, Greif’s Music and Welch Music. Tickets are also available at the Blue Thunder Band Office at (208) 426-1846. There is limited free parking in the area. Concessions will be provided by the Nampa High School Band and athletic programs. The Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band is Boise State’s marching band. Founded in 1987, it plays at Boise State football, basketball and volleyball games. For more information, call (208) 426-1846. -30- Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu The Boise State University admission deadline for the fall semester is June 30. Admission materials must be submitted if degree-seeking students plan to take more than seven credits or apply for federal financial aid. More information is available at http://admissions.boisestate.edu.
Last reviewed on Thursday, June 26, 2008
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