News Release

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June 20, 2006

‘Thunder in Boise' Drum and Bugle Show Roars into Bronco Stadium

Boise State University and the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band will host “Thunder in Boise” at 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 Oregon Crusaders from Portland, Ore., the Seattle Cascades from Seattle, Wash., the Spokane Thunder from Spokane, Wash., the Vanguard from Santa Clara, Calif., and the Blue Knights from Denver, Colo. This Drum Corps International competition will include precision marching and colorful routines by the corps and drill teams.

The southwest gate will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, and free for children 5 years or younger. Tickets may be purchased at Blue Rider Music, Meridian; Dorsey Music, Nampa and Boise; Dunkley Music, Boise; Greif’s Music, Ontario; Welch Music, Boise; and Idaho Percussion, Boise. Tickets also are available by calling (208) 426-1846.

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.

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Contact: Catherine Tuisku, Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band, (208) 426-1846, ctuisku@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

July 12 is the deadline for degree-seeking students to submit admission materials to Boise State University for the fall 2006 semester. Students must meet the deadline if they plan to take more than seven credits or apply for federal financial aid. For more information, call (208) 426-1820 or go online at http://admissions.boisestate.edu.



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