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New of the Bourbon County Marching Colonels
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Bourbon County Marching Colonels have once again proven themselves to be one of the premier small-school marching bands in the country, securing a 4th Place finish in Class A Pre-lims at the 2025 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships held at Lucas Oil Stadium. Competing on the nation’s biggest stage, … Read more
What a phenomenal weekend for the Bourbon County Marching Band at the Kentucky State Marching Band Championships! The Colonels finished their KMEA journey as the 6th best band in the state in Class AAAA, a monumental achievement that capped off months of dedication. After securing a Top 6 spot in the Semi-finals at Daviess County … Read more
Kenneth Salas Soprano Sax This senior, who had the unique challenge of balancing marching band and cross country, lives by the principle of leaving no regrets on the field. Despite joining the show later in the season, he credits the band and Mr. Hale for allowing him to join and giving him an important role. … Read more
Apollo Bray Clarinet – Section Leader Serving this season as a Co-Section Leader with Thomas, this senior, known as Apollo, defines being a Marching Colonel as being smart, tough, and held to a high standard. For Apollo, the true reward of the season was seeing the show become real during that first official performance when … Read more
Emeli Eldridge Colorguard/Weapon – Section Leader Reflecting on this year’s marching show, “Motif,” the most memorable moments weren’t always on the field, but rather the crucial after practice vents with Mars, which highlight the team’s strong bond. This season has been a landmark achievement, with the Colonel most proud of overcoming bad blood and creating … Read more
PARIS, KY — The Bourbon County High School Marching Colonels delivered an electrifying performance on Saturday, October 18, 2025, securing a definitive 1st place finish in Class AAAA at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) East Regional Quarterfinals. The competition was hosted at Madison Southern High School, featuring a lineup of top-tier marching ensembles from … Read more
The Bourbon County High School Marching Band concluded a spectacular day of competition by earning the title of Class A Runner-Up and securing a spot in the coveted evening Finals at the 2025 Bands Of America Kentucky Regional Championship competition on Saturday. The performance, which took place at Cardinal Stadium, marked a major highlight for … Read more
In a triumphant return, the Bourbon County Marching Band hosted the 2025 Colonel Classic, held for the first time since 2022. The event was a celebration of music and marching arts at Bourbon County High School, featuring bands from across Kentucky that competed in various classes throughout the day. Here’s a closer look at the … Read more
The Pulaski County Invitational stands as a respected and long-standing event in the Kentucky marching band circuit, known for bringing together some of the state’s top high school ensembles for a day of spirited competition and performance. This annual event, held at Pulaski County High School, has a rich history of showcasing musical and visual … Read more
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School campus was filled with the sounds of marching arts as bands from across the state competed in the 3rd Annual Dunbar Invitational. This KMEA-sanctioned contest is a crucial event for bands on their journey to the Kentucky Marching Band Championships (KMBC), and for the … Read more