News Release

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July 6, 2005

Boise State Hosts "Thunder In Boise' Drum and Bugle Corps Competition

Boise State University and the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band will host “Thunder in Boise,” 7:30 p.m. July 12 at Bronco Stadium.

“Thunder in Boise” brings together top drum and bugle corps from around the country, including the Phantom Regiment from Rockford, Ill., the Oregon Crusaders from Portland, Ore., the Seattle Cascades from Seattle, Wash., the Spokane Thunder from Spokane, Wash., and the Vanguard Cadets from Santa Clara, Calif. This Drum Corps International competition will include precision marching and colorful routines by the corps and drill teams.

Erin Loeppke of Meridian, who was the drum major for the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band for 2003-2004, will be marching as the drum major for the Seattle Cascades.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate; children younger than 5 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Blue Rider Music, Dorsey Music, Dunkley Music, Greif’s Music, Idaho Percussion and Welch Music. Tickets also are available by calling (208) 426-1846.

The Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band is Boise State University’s marching band. Founded in 1987, it plays at Boise State University football, basketball and volleyball games.
 

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Contact: Catherine Tuisku, Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band, (208) 426-1846, ctuisku@boisestate.edu 

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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