A tradition of excellence!
With storm clouds gathering across Central Kentucky on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Bourbon County Marching Colonels proved that adaptability is an essential virtue in the marching arts. Faced with an ominous forecast calling for heavy incoming rain, contest organizers made the proactive call to bump the start time forward an hour to 12:00 PM … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Under the collegiate stadium lights and against an elite field of regional contenders, the Bourbon County High School Marching Band took the turf at the University of Louisville’s L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, delivering a commanding performance at the Bands of America (BOA) Kentucky Regional Championship. Competing in one of the premier … Read more
The Bourbon County High School Marching Band capped off a standout Saturday at Garrard County High School, securing fourth place overall in a competitive 10-band championship finals at the annual Garrard County High School Band Contest. After earning second place in a tightly contested Class AAA preliminary flight earlier in the afternoon, the Marching Colonels … Read more
The Bourbon County High School Marching Band put on a stellar performance under the stadium lights at Boyle County High School on Saturday, September 19, earning second place in Class 3A and finishing third overall among all competing bands at the 2026 Boyle County Rebel Showdown. With preliminary rounds earlier in the day canceled to … Read more
The Bourbon County Marching Band delivered an unforgettable showcase of musical precision and visual artistry this past weekend at the annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Invitational, sweeping Class 3A honors in preliminary competition before securing a top-three finish in a competitive 12-school finals field. Dominating the Class 3A Prelims Competing in Class 3A semi-finals during the … Read more
PARIS, Ky. — When the Bourbon County Marching Colonels take the field for the 2026 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) competitive season, they will do so with a familiar standard of excellence, but under a new competitive designation. Following KMEA’s latest statewide recalculations and placement adjustments, the nine-time state champion ensemble is officially moving from … Read more
In the world of the marching arts, four years can feel like an eternity. For the students and supporters of Bourbon County, the silence of the winter guard season had been a long-standing void—until 2026. This year, the Bourbon County Winter Guard didn’t just return to the floor; they reclaimed it, proving that while they … Read more
Excitement is building in Paris as the award-winning Bourbon County Marching Band prepares to host an event like no other. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the community is invited to the Bourbon County High School Cafeteria for a day of delicious food and high-stakes fun at the annual Spaghetti Lunch and Quarter Auction. The event … Read more
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