A tradition of excellence!
New of the Bourbon County Marching Colonels
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
The Bourbon County School District and the Marching Colonels family are ecstatic to announce the return of a celebrated figure to its esteemed band program. Effective March 19, 2025, Mr. Eric Hale has returned to the helm as Director of Bands for the Bourbon County Marching Colonels. This announcement marks a thrilling new chapter for … Read more
A Roar of Applause from Paris, Kentucky to the Streets of New York City! In a momentous occasion for Bourbon County and the entire Commonwealth, the Bourbon County High School Marching Colonels proudly made their first-ever appearance in the 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2022! The streets of New York City echoed with … Read more
