Day 57

Rehearsal Day: Natalia, TX

Following yesterday's rainy performance, the show coordinators were forced to cancel the evening's Drumline Battle between the Colts and the Crossmen. Their decision was justified when storm clouds rolled in; lighting sprawled out across the sky, only to be soon followed by torrential downpours. Aside from some a large traffic jam, the corps had a smooth drive out of Austin towards San Antonio. It wasn't long after the corps arrived in our second home of Natalia, TX, that the storm clouds opened up once again. For many, this was some of the heaviest rain they had ever seen. Within minutes, much of the ground was covered in inches of water. This has made for a wet and muggy morning here in Texas. However, miraculously, the fields are in great condition and the members are hard at work preparing for what could potentially be one of the most crucial and exciting performances of the summer; the San Antonio Regional.

Announcements 

• We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the family, friends, and fans who have so graciously donated food over the last few weeks; ESPECIALLY the fruits and vegetables. The members love the fresh, healthy treats as a staple of their diet over the last few weeks. 

Today's Schedule

  8:00 AM - Wake/Eat

  9:00 AM - Full Corps Stretch

  9:15 AM - Full Visual

12:30 PM - Lunch

12:45 PM - Full Staff Meeting 

  1:30 PM - Sectionals

  6:00 PM - Dinner

  7:00 PM - ReWarm

  7:15 PM - Ensemble

  9:20 PM - Full Run

  9:50 PM - Snack

10:50 PM - Member Meeting

11:10 PM - Lights Out

Forecast

Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. Humid. 
High 89F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:                Must Go Mania! 

Lunch:                     Chicken Wrap Pita
                               French Fries/Tots
                               Fruit Cup

Dinner:                     Cheese Burgers
                                Pasta Salad

Meal 4:                    Super Nacho Bar
                                Cookies/Banana Cake

Cooks

Lisa Carson
Gary Metzger
Carrie Taylor
Gayle Zahnle

Day 56

Competition: Round Rock, Texas

Following the longest drive of the season, as well as a little Texas shower (there is nothing little about anything in Texas), the corps had a very productive day preparing for tonight's show in Round Rock, Texas. The show as a whole is beginning to mature into one of the best productions in DCI this summer. The judges are taking notice, the crowds are loving it, and the members are pushing themselves to new levels. 

Announcements 

•  The coooktruck is still in need of volunteers! Even if you can only stop in for a day, or even a few meals, a few extra hands on the truck always help. 
• The corps will be having a free day in San Antonio this coming Sunday. More information coming soon. 
• Following tonight's Drumline Battle, be sure to log on to http://www.drumlinebattle.com/ and cast your vote for the Colts! Online voting is what determines the winner of a Drumline Battle! 

Today's Schedule 

   7:00 AM - Wake/Eat
   8:00 AM - Stretch 
   8:15 AM - Visual
 10:15 AM - Sectionals 
 12:15 PM - Snack at Truck
 12:35 PM - Ensemble 
   2:10 PM - Full Run
   2:35 PM - EPL
   4:20 PM - Depart for the Show
   5:35 PM - Warm Up
   7:36 PM - Gate
   7:51 PM - Perform
   8:25 PM - Snack
   9:50 PM - Drumline Battle (Colts v. Crossmen)
 10:30 PM - Depart 
   1:00 AM - Arrive at Natalia HS, 8th and Pearson St.,Natalia Texas 

Forecast 

Thunderstorms likely this afternoon into the early evening. 
High 93F. Winds NNE at 10 - 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:         Blueberry Pancakes  
                       Sausage Patty
                        Orange Juice 

Snack:             Fresh Fruit
                      Granola Bars
                      Fruit Snacks

Dinner:            Pasta w/ Meat Sauce 
                      Garlic Toast 
                      Salad 

Meal 4:            Baked Potato Bar

Cooks

Lisa Carson
Gary Metzger 
Carrie Taylor
Gayle Zahnle 
Vilia Bailey

Day 54

Competition: Bentonville, AK

After a successful night of travel, the corps is preparing for yet another competition. Beautiful weather gave way to an excellent morning of rehearsal. Tonight the corps will see the Crossmen for the first time this season. Following the performance, the corps will take our longest drive of the season to Elgin, Texas.

Today's Schedule 

  8:30 AM - Wake/Eat
  9:30 AM - Stretch 

  9:45 AM - Visual
11:40 AM - Sectionals
  1:35 PM - Snack at the Field
  2:05 PM - Ensemble
  3:35 PM - Run
  4:00 PM - EPL
  5:45 PM - Depart
  6:30 PM - Warm Up
  8:27 PM - Gate
  8:42 PM - Perform
  9:10 PM - Snack
10:30 PM - Depart for Elgin High School, 14000 County Line Road, Elgin TX, 78621

Forecast

Sunny with temperatures falling to the low 60s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:             Egg n Sausage Bake

Lunch:                  Peanut Butter Apple Wrap

Dinner:                 Super Cheesy Mac n Cheese

                            Hot Dogs

                            Fresh Fruit 

Snack:                 TBA

Cooks

Gary Metzger
Lisa Carson
Gayle Zahnle
Carrie Taylor

Day 53

Competition: Lebanon, Illinois

After our last performance in Iowa, the corps has officially turned south. In less than 6 days, the corps will be in Texas; potentially the farthest that many members have ever been away from home. According to DCI.org, the competition is only heating up....

"Iowa Offensive: Colts passed up Spirit of Atlanta on July 12 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, besting the Georgia corps by a slim margin of five hundredths of a point. Colts widened that lead by nearly a point the following day in Muscatine, Iowa. Before Saturday, it hadn’t been since the 2010 DCI World Championships that the Colts had finished ahead of Spirit. "

Read more: http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=d440b453-91e6-4542-ba7c-491053f2f306#ixzz37T7CaaM1

Announcements

• Don't forget to subscribe to our social media! 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheColts
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DubuqueColtsMedia
• Instagram: @coltsdci
• Twitter: @TheColts

Today's Schedule

  8:15 AM - Wake/Eat

  9:15 AM - Stretch

  9:30 AM - Visual

11:45 AM - Snack [Brass/Percussion]

12:00 PM - Snack [Guard]

12:15 PM - Sectionals [Brass/Percussion]

12:30 PM - Sectionals [Guard]

  2:15 PM - Ensemble

  3:50 PM - Run

  4:15 PM - EPL

  6:00 PM - Depart

  6:40 PM - Warm Up

  8:40 PM - Gate

  8:55 PM - Perform

  9:30 PM - Snack

  9:46 PM - Drumline Battle (Jersery Surf  v. Colts)

11:00 PM - Depart

  6:00 AM - Arrive, Gravette Middle School, 607 Dallas St. SE, Gravette, AR 72736

Forecast

Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms possible. A few storms may be severe. High 84F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:            Biscuits 'n Gravy

Lunch:                 Sammies

Dinner:                 Cheeseburgers
                            French Fries

Snack:                  Corn Dogs 

Cooks

Gary Metzger
Lisa Carson
Gayle Zahnle
Carrie Taylor 

Day 52

Competition: Muscatine, Iowa

"As the Colts took the field, the clouds split and a bright rainbow appeared, providing a fitting backdrop for the corps’ 2014 program, “Dark Side of the Rainbow.” Their performance earned them eighth place with a score of 74.55. Saturday marked the the first time since 2010 that the Iowa corps came out ahead of Spirit of Atlanta (9th, 74.50)."
Read more: http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=63C43661-7AD9-438E-9469-2F8E5710F0DC#ixzz37NIk6P91


Tonight the corps performs in a familiar location from our 2014 Cornfield Tour, at Muscatine Iowa. The corps will see Pioneer, Boston Crusaders, and the Spirit of Atlanta again tonight.

Announcements

• Be sure to "share" content you see the corps post on facebook. This will help spread the content we put up to more of your friends! 

Today's Schedule 

  7:30 AM - Wake/Eat

  8:30 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

  8:45 AM - Visual [Same Locations]

11:15 AM - Brass Lunch

11:30 AM - Percussion Lunch

11:45 AM - Guard Lunch

12:00 PM - Brass Sectionals @ Field 1

12:15 PM - Percussion Sectionals @ Field 3

12:30 PM - Guard Sectionals @ Field 2

  2:20 PM - Ensemble 

  4:05 PM - Full Run

  4:30 PM - EPL

  6:15 PM - Depart 

  6:55 PM - Warm Up

  8:54 PM - Gate

  9:09 PM - Perform

  9:45 PM - Snack 

11:15 PM - Depart for Highland High School, 12760 Troxier Ave, Highland IL, 62249

Forecast

Plentiful sunshine. High 83F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:            Egg Puck 

                           Sausage

                           Cinnamon Roll

Lunch:                 Pulled BBQ Chicken 

                           Party Potatoes 

                           Corn

Dinner:                 Casse - de - Rav 

Snack:                 Hot Dogs

                           Beans

                           Ice Cream 

                           Butterscotch Pudding 

Cooks

Gary Metzger 

Carrie Taylor 

Jenn

Cathy 

Day 51 - La Crosse Regional UPDATE

Regional: La Crosse, Wisconsin  

UPDATE: Step Off for all corps have been delayed by one hour. The show will begin at 6:00 PM

  Less than 30 days. The 2014 DCI Tour will be over in less than 30 days. The beginning of regional season, otherwise known as the national tour, is bittersweet. Even as the hornlines get louder, the batteries get cleaner, the shows get bigger, and the crowds get more enthusiastic, one cannot help but recognize that our time together is quietly disappearing. For most, this is the most exciting part of tour; the momentum created in the next 2 weeks will propel the drum corps through the season. Things will get interesting tonight in La Crosse; the corps will have a change to meet face to face with corps like Boston Crusaders and Spirit..two corps that the Colts haven't seen since the first few shows. 

Announcements

• Want to send someone a piece of mail? Our next mail drop will be in Natalia, TX 
• General Delivery
  Hold for Colts Drum & Bugle Corps
  (Member Name)
  Natalia Post Office
  2200 State Highway 132 North
  Natalia, TX  78059

Today's Schedule

  7:00 AM - Wake/Eat/Pre Pack Snack

  8:00 AM - Stretch

  8:15 AM - Visual

  9:45 AM - Sectionals [Guard @ Field 1, Percussion @ Field 2, Brass @ Grass]

11:15 AM - Snack @ Field 

11:35 AM - Ensemble 

  1:35 PM - Full Run

  2:00 PM - EPL

  4:45 PM - Depart

  5:30 PM - Warm Up

  7:27 PM - Gate

  7:42 PM - Perform

  8:30 PM - Meal 4

  9:30 PM - Depart [DM stays behind]

  2:30 AM - Arrive at 1002 Cypress St, Wilton Iowa

Forecast 

A few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy with temperatures steady near 79F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:                Waffles
                               Bacon

Lunch:                      Ham/Turkey/Cheese Sandwhich
                                Snack Bars
                                Fresh Fruit 

Dinner:                     Noodle Salad with Ham/Chicken
                                Frozen Grapes
                                Busnacks (Bus-Snacks)

Meal 4:                     Ravioli
                                 Jello 

Cooks

Micki Metzger
Ted Clausing
Cathy Spenceri
Jen Broghammer

Day 50

Community Performance: Kewanee, IL

Tonight at 7:30 PM, the Colts will host a community performance for the citizens of Kewanee and the surrounding area. This will take place at the Wethersfield High School Stadium. Following the performance, the corps will head north for the LaCrosse Regional, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Blue Stars! 

Announcements

• Community Performance
• 7:30 PM, Wethersfield High School 

Check out our 2014 Carwash Video! 

Today's Schedule

  7:00 AM - Wake/Eat
  8:00 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

  8:15 AM - Visual [Same Locations]
11:45 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Sectionals [Guard @ Field 1, Brass @ Field 2, Percussion @ Field 3]
  4:30 PM - Dinner
  5:00 PM - ReWarm
  5:15 PM - Ensemble
  7:30 PM - Full Run (Community Performance)
  8:00 PM - EPL

10:00 PM - Depart

  4:00 AM - Arrive in Gale Ettrick High School, 17511 N. Main Street, Galesville, WI 52630

Forecast

A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon.

High 79F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:          French Toast Bake
                         Fresh Fruit


Lunch:               Grilled Chicken Breast (2)

                         Au Gratin Potatoes 

                         Green Beans

                         Yogurt

Dinner:              Salisbury Steak

                         Micki's Mashed 'Taters

                         Watermelon

Snack:               Meatball Sandwhich

                         Steak Fries

                         Busnacks (Bus - Snacks)

Cooks

Micki Metzger
Ted Clausing
Cathy Spenceri
Jen Broghammer

Day 49

Rehearsal Day/Laundry: Kewanee, IL

Each summer, there are many communities whose hospitality truly goes above and beyond what we could have ever asked for. Although their drum corps, the Kewanee Knights, folded in 1995; the communities' care and support for the activity is as vibrant and lively as ever. It isn't a surprise to see a car full of young children climbing out the windows to get a closer look at the drum line rehearsal, or neighbors taking a seat in the stands to view the brass rehearsal in the stadium; a familiar reminder of the same sounds that resonated through the same neighborhoods years ago. Along with invitations for free movie passes at the local theater, fresh ice from local restaurants across the street, and a front page article in the Star Courier, everyone in Kewanee is going out of their way to insure we have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. So to everyone, especially the staff here at Wethersfield High School, we thank you for your support and hospitality. You have truly made us feel at home here; this is a place we will not soon forget. 

Tomorrow we will host a community performance at 7:30 PM at Wethersfield High School. 

Announcements

• We apologize for the lack of a post yesterday! Sometimes internet is inaccessible; however the problem has been fixed for the time being! We appreciate your patience.  
• Community Perfomance
• 7:30 PM, Wethersfield High School 

Today's Schedule

  7:30 AM - Wake/Eat

  8:30 AM - Sectionals [Guard @ F1, Percussion @ Field 2, Brass @ Laundry]

12:15 PM - Lunch [Brass/Percussion], Guard to Laundry [Sack Lunch]

  1:15 PM - Visual [Brass @ Field 1, Percussion @ Field 2]

  5:00 PM - Dinner [Brass/Guard], Percussion to Laundry [Sack Dinner]

  6:00 PM - Sectionals [Guard @ Field 1, Brass @ Field 2]

  8:00 PM - Sectionals [Brass @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

10:00 PM - Snack

11:00 PM - Lights Out 

Forecast

Partly cloudy. High 78F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:             Breakfast Burrito

                            Hashbrowns

                            Fresh Orange/Banana

Lunch/Dinner:       Micki's Marvelous Mexican Meal 

                            (Taco Meat, Toppings, Chips, Etc)

                                               OR

                            Sack Lunch (Ham/Turkey/Cheese) Sandwich

                            Chips

                            Fresh Fruit

                            Granola Bars/Fruit Snacks

Meal 4:                Pretzel w/ Cheese

                            Blueberry Parfaits WITH toppings! 

Cooks

Micki Metzger

Ted Clausing 

Cathy Spenceri

Jen Broghammer 

Day 47 - Music on the March

Home Show: Music on the March

"There's no place like home....." 
Dorothy couldn't have been more correct. After a quick drive North from Camanche High School, the corps arrived to Senior High School in Dubuque right on schedule. Today will be an exciting day filled with alumni, friends, family, seasoned drum corps veterans, and those who have never been to a drum corps show before as well. For many, this will be their first time seeing the 2014 Colts in action; or maybe seeing their son or daughter for the first time since they left for a summer of drum corps 47 days ago. Regardless, tonight's show will be unlike anything anyone has seen before. Widespread changes of music and drill will be spread throughout the show. New props, staging, and even costumes might be revealed. Most noticable, however, might be the revealing of the 2014 guard show flags. All in all, tonight will be an exciting night for everyone; both spectators and corps personnel alike. However, the same question still remains;

Are you ready to see what's on the Dark Side of the Rainbow? 

Announcements

• Music on the March
• 7:00 PM, Dalzell Field, Dubuque Senior High School
• Racine Scouts, Genesis, Colt Cadets
• Pioneer, Troopers, Blue Stars, Madison Scouts, The Cavaliers, Colts
• All of the staff, cooking voulenteers, and especially members would like to thank everyone for the generous donations of home baked goodies over the last few weeks! Wanting to donate to the corps? Here are a few tips! 
• Fresh Fruits and Veggies are preferred! Many of our fruits and vegetables come canned because fresh can be quite expensive; our members go crazy at the sight of fresh produce! Although cookies are delicious, this healthier alternative gets devoured quicker than you might think. We can take care of all the preparation and cutting/washing if need be! 
• Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Corn, Tomatoes, etc
• Grapes, Bananas, Strawberries, Watermelon, Apples, Oranges, etc  
• If you do plan to donate a home baked good, PLEASE provide us with the ingredients that you used. We have some members and staff with very serious food allergies! 
• Planning to donate but still have questions? Email us at colts.cooks@comcast.net 

Today's Schedule

  7:00 AM - Wake [Guard]
  7:30 AM - Wake
  8:00 AM - Guard Depart for Field
  8:30 AM - Warm Up [Brass @ Grass, Percussion @ Grass]
  9:30 AM - Visual [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1]
12:00 PM - Lunch [Guard @ Field]
  1:00 PM - Sectionals [Brass @ Grass, Percussion @ Field 1]
  2:00 PM - Music Ensemble @ Field 1 
  3:00 PM - Ensemble 
  5:00 PM - Full Run
  5:30 PM - EPL
  7:30 PM - Watch Colt Cadets
  7:50 PM - Warm Up
  9:30 PM - Gate
  9:43 PM - Perform
10:05 PM - Encore
10:20 PM - Scores
10:30 PM - Age-Out Recognition/ Morning
10:50 PM - Snack
12:45 AM - Depart 
  3:30 AM - Arrive @ Wethersfield High School, 439 Willard Street, Kewanee, IL, 61443

Forecast 

Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 78F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

What's Cookin?

Breakfast:        Hockey Puck Bagles w/Cheese

Lunch:             Chicken Strips

                       Corn

                       Mashed Potatoes 

Dinner:             TBA

Snack:              Super Sloppy Joes

                        Potato Chips

                        Carrots

                        Banana Splits?

Cooks

Micki Metzger

Ted Clausing 

Day 46 (Music on the March Info)

Rehearsal Day: Camanche, Iowa

After taking 1st place at the Dixon Petunia Festival (not to mention breaking 70 points), the corps is gaining momentum for Music on the March. With Marc Sylvester and Wayne Harris back on tour, the production is undergoing changes for tomorrow's home show and the LaCrosse regional. 

Announcements

• Photos from last night's show, compliments of Ray Morgan, will be up on Facebook later this afternoon. Be sure to check them out! 
• Here is a tentative schedule for tomorrow at Senior High School

                                              7:30 AM - Breakfast

                                            12:00 PM - Lunch

                                              5:00 PM - Full Run

                                              5:30 PM - Dinner

                                              9:43 PM - Perform

                                            10:50 PM - Snack

                                            12:15 PM - Tentative Departure

           

            -PLEASE REMEMBER to be considerate of the corps members' responsibilities for the performance tomorrow evening. With so many family and friends visiting, this can be very distracting for members during the day prior to show time. Thus, we have allotted time after the show for family and friends to visit with corps members. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you at Music on the March! 

Today's Schedule

  7:30 AM - Wake/Eat

  8:30 AM - Stretch [Brass @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2, Percussion @ Grass]

  8:45 AM - Visual

12:30 PM - Meal 2 

  1:30 PM - Ensemble [Music @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

  3:15 PM - Sectionals [Guard/Percussion @ Field 1, Brass @ Field 2]

  5:15 PM - Dinner

  6:15 PM - Warm Up

  6:30 PM - Ensemble

  8:20 PM - Full Run

  8:45 PM - EPL

10:30 PM - Depart

12:15 PM - Arrive at Dubuque Senior High School, 1800 Clarke Dr, Dubuque Iowa, 52001

Forecast

Partly cloudy. High 83F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:                         Mexican Scramble

                                       Sausage

                                       Salsa

Lunch:                              Choose your Own Adventure Breaded Chicken Sandwich 

                                       Fruit

Dinner:                             Micki's World Famous Mac 'n Cheese

                                       Lunch Meat Ham

Snack:                              Post-Card Pizza

                                       Vicki's Crumbled Cookie Pudding 

Cooks

Micki Metzger 

Ted Clausing 

Day 45

Competition: Dixon, IL

As the corps continues through the Midwest, the anticipation is building for Music on the March. Tonight's show in Dixon is part of the annual Petunia Festival. The corps in competition tonight include: Jersey Surf, Colts, Pioneer, Colt Cadets, Legends and Genesis.The show will be at AC Bowers Field, at Dixon High School (Lincoln Statue Drive). After tonight's show, the corps will head to Camanche, Iowa for a full rehearsal day. 

Announcements

• Be sure to order your tickets for Music on the March soon! 
• http://www.colts.org/dalzell14.asp
• Have you subscribed to our Youtube page yet? Be sure to get immediate notification when we put up new videos!
• https://www.youtube.com/user/DubuqueColtsMedia 

Today's Schedule

  8:00 AM - Wake/Eat

  9:00 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

  9:15 AM - Visual [Full Corps]

11:00 AM - Snack [Brass]

11:15 AM - Snack [Percussion]

11:30 AM - Snack [Guard] , Sectionals [Brass]

11:45 AM - Sectionals [Percussion]

12:00 PM - Sectionals [Guard]

  1:15 PM - Ensemble

  2:55 PM - Full Run

  3:20 PM - EPL

  5:05 PM - Depart

  5:45 PM - Arrive

  7:45 PM - Gate

  8:00 PM - Perform

  8:40 PM - Meal 4

10:30 PM - Depart

12:00 AM - Arrive, Camanche High School, 937 9th Street, Camanche, IA, 52730

Forecast

Scattered Thunderstorms. High of 88F. Chance of precipitation 50%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:          Pancakes 

                         Bacon

Lunch:                Tuna Noodle Salad

                          Garlic Toast

                          Pears

Dinner:                Baked Potato Bar

                           - Bacon                          - Salsa                 - Ham

                           - Broccoli                       - Chives               - Shredded Cheese  

                           - Sour Cream                 - Taco Meat         

Meal 4:              Tator Tot Casserole

                          Fruit

                          Cookies

Cooks:

Micki Metzger

Ted Clausing 

Gayle Zahnle

Emmaly Burkland

Day 44

Parade / Competition: Michigan City, Indiana 

A parade on the 5th of July? You bet! Each year when Michigan City hosts the "Pageant of Drums" DCI competition, all of the drum corps also participate in their 5th of July parade. The corps is staying at Michigan City High School (8466 West Pahs Road), a long time supporter and housing site of the Colts, Colt Cadets, and numerous other drum corps. 

The competition tonight should be a spectacular one, with performances from: Legends, Colt Cadets, Genesis, Colts, Troopers, Phantom Regiment, and the Cavaliers. Almost every memeber falls in love with the show; if not for the great stadium, for the Dairy Queen across the street....

Announcements

• Music on the March is only a few days away! Have your tickets yet? Be sure to order soon!
• http://www.colts.org/dalzell14.asp
• Have any photos you want featured on the 3pm Throwback? Email them with a brief description to 
• dubuquecoltsmedia@gmail.com

Today's Schedule

  7:00 AM - Wake/Eat

  8:00 AM - Sectionals [Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2, Brass @ Grass]

  8:45 AM - Shower/Prep

  9:30 AM - Load Busses

  9:45 AM - Depart

10:00 AM - Line up for Parade

11:00 AM - Parade Step Off

12:45 PM - Meal 2 [Sack Lunches]

  1:45 PM - Ensemble

  3:30 PM - Run Through

  3:55 PM - EPL

  5:40 PM - Depart

  6:10 PM - Warm Up

  8:10 PM - Gate

  8:26 PM - Performance

  9:10 PM - Meal 4

11:00 PM - Depart for Newman Central High School, 1101 23rd Street, Sterling, IL

  2:45 AM - Arrive 

Forecast

Partly cloudy with temperatures slowly falling to near 70F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:          Egg Bake

                         Fresh Fruit

Lunch:               Sack Lunch

                         (Ham, Turkey, or Cheese Sandwich)

                         Fresh Fruit

                         Chips

                         Granola Bars/Fruit Snacks

                 

Dinner:              Surprise Must-Goes

                         Mixed Veggies

Meal 4:             Spaghetti

                        Donated Cookies

Cooks

Micki Metzger

Ed Eberling

Ted Clausing

Gayle Zahnle

Emmaly Burkland

Chicago Parades Information

4th of July Parades : Chicago

Corps A (With Colt Cadets) :              Corps B:                   

Vernon Hills                                                  Lake Bluff

9:00 AM                                                       10:00 AM

Parade Route Map                                         Parade Route Map

Glen Ellyn                                                     Deerfield

12:00 PM                                                      12:00 PM

Parade Route Map                                          

Corps A:

Cole Hanton

Snares: Daniel Del Moro, Matt Myers, Austin Murra, Jake Wyndham, Matt Stine

Basses: Andie Culbertson, Kayla Kirk, Aaron Martin

Tenors: Jake Little, Tanner Bergersen, Ben McCury

Cymbals: Jack Roberts, Joey Wottenhofer

Trumpets: Mike Sommer, Jon Fuller, Stephen Grondin, Flint, Madi Ahl, Kevin Strickland, Jazzy McMillen, Jon Huhn, Brendin Kemp, Chris Horace, Caleb Goodness, Kelsey Murphy

Mello: Jess Fuller, Aaron Simon, Kinley Swearinger, Joanna Stubbins, Johanna Neujahr, Zach Zahnle

Baritone: Noah Perkins, Isaac Anderson, Carl Mathwig, Shawn Coleman, Grace Schebler, Bryan Siefering, Alex Spenceri, Ryan Denny, Nathanael Thompson, Khaila Turner

Tubas: Ryan Clausing, Collin Schneweis, Ethan Aubrey-Mitchell, Alec Beaird, Amy James, Andrew Reader

Pit: Betsy Guthrie, Christian Collins, Jack Riehl, Jessica Oyer, Mason Moss, Shane Leonard, TJ Salsburg

Guard: Sam Adrales, Becca Swick, Sarah D, Lauren Emerson, Grace Garratt, Ashley Tucker, Kristine Pye, Yvette Hagel, Mackenzie, Emily Broghammer, Mikaela Carson, Destiny, Natalie Schulte, Karysa, Matt Fohn, Jessica Coblentz, Fres, Hannah Guardia, Riley Hayes

Corps B:

Jason Schubert

Snares: Andy Ecklund, Melissa Behling, Andrew Chun, Brad Trotter

Basses: Brittney Marek, Corey Cantrell

Tenors: Forest Budway, Andrew Neighbor

Cymbals: Liz Naprstek, Morgan Swearinger, Emily Kahlow

Trumpets: Bobby Little, Diana, Missy Olivares, Tom Eder, Shawn Griddine, Sarah Hobson, Matt Kurecki, Casey Dozier, Nick Gallioto, Nick Brase, Erin Elliot

Mellos: Ellie Akers, Brianna Moehnke, Dustin Jindracek, Ellie Zumstein, Sara Olivieras, Wesley White

Baritones: Kara Metzger, Patrick McGehee, MJ Halco, Erwin De Jong, Ryan Feather, Tyler Guthrie, Sarah Mattson, Jesson Walters, Braedon Inagaki, Jake Kaplan, Sophie Volpe, Jackson Webb

Tubas: Derek Smith, Jack Andreason, Austin Riedy, Matt Coke, Jared Jurss, Andrew Moss

Pit: AJ Collins, Megan Pressly, Stephanie Schoeph, Brittany Burkland, Michael Kern, Eric Zielsdorf, Austin Mortiere

Guard: Alexa Mickelson, Kelly Voegele, Kylie Kropp, Sara Shields, Sarah Ladis, Laura Koch, Audrey Mickelson, Cathy Faughender, Brittany Burkland, Chloe Wood, Alex Oppedahl, Celeste, Ashley Holada, Jack Smolenski, Emily S, Rachel Green, Gladys, Hannah Brown

Day 42

Rehearsal Day: Vernon Hills, Illinois

Performing for a sell-out crowd is one thing. When it's a home show, its a truly incredible experience. With a home crowd comes a great cheering section. The enthusiasm and applause were well deserved however; the corps had one of their best performances to date. Still riding the energy from last night, the Colts have moved into their housing in Vernon Hills for a rehearsal day as well as the 4th of July Chicago Parades. Both members and staff are anticipating a very productive day which will propel the corps into the next round of competition.  

Announcements

• Be sure to check up on 4th of July performance sites in the Chicago suburbs later this afternoon. More information to come. 
• Thanks to everyone who has followed us on Instagram - we hit our first major milestone of 1,000 followers yesterday! 
• Music on the March tickets are still on sale!! Visit http://www.colts.org/dalzell14.asp for more information. You won't want to miss this show!

Today's Schedule 

  9:45 AM - Wake/Eat

10:45 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

11:00 AM - Visual [Same Locations]

  1:30 PM - Lunch

  2:30 PM - Sectionals[Guard @ Field 1, Percussion @ Field 2, Brass @ Grassy Area]

  5:15 PM - Dinner

  6:15 PM - Sectionals [Locations TBA]

  7:30 PM - Ensemble

  8:50 PM - Full Run

  9:15 PM - Snack [Parade Prep]

10:15 PM - Lights Out

Forecast

Sun and clouds mixed. High 73F. Winds light and variable. 

What's Cookin' ? 

Breakfast:         Ham, Egg and Cheese MacMuffin

Lunch:              Hot Dogs

                        French Fries

Dinner:              Pineapple Chicken

                         Mixed Veggies 

4th Meal:           Pasta

                         Meat Sauce 

Cooks

Ed Eberling 

Sonia Siefering

Emmaly Burklund

Day 41

Home Show: Waukee, Iowa

Two home shows in a row! Tonight the Colts Youth Organization is sponsoring Celebration in Brass here in Waukee! Be sure to attend; this is one of the best lineups in the show's history. The corps performing tonight include: Colt Cadets, Jersey Surf, Troopers, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, The Cavaliers, The Blue Devils and of course, Iowa's own Colts! 

Here are directions to the show site! 
https://www.google.com/maps/preview?client=safari&q=555+Southeast+University+Avenue,+Waukee,+IA+50263-8286+(Waukee+Community+School+District)&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=555+SE+University+Ave,+Waukee,+IA+50263&gl=us&ei=Eie3TZbNF6eC0QGHrrn5Dw&oi=geocode_result&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA&safe=active

Announcements

• Celebration in Brass
• Waukee High School Stadium
• 7:00 PM 
• Bring warm clothes!
• Stay tuned for information regarding all of our parade locations for July 4th!

Today's Schedule

  8:45 AM - Wake/Eat

  9:45 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2]

10:00 AM - Visual [Full Corps @ Field 1 OR Guard @ Field 2]

12:00 PM - Lunch

  1:00 PM - Sectionals  [Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2, Brass @ Field 3]

  3:00 PM - Ensemble [Field 1]

  4:45 PM - Full Run

  5:10 PM - EPL

  7:05 PM - Watch Colt Cadets

  7:30 PM - Warm Up

  9:15 PM - Gate

10:00 PM - Encore

10:30 PM - Snack

12:30 AM - Depart

  7:45 AM - Arrive in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Forecast

Decreasing clouds with temperatures dropping to 59F.

Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. 

What's Cookin?

Breakfast:          Sausage Gravy 

                         Biscuits

Lunch:               Chicken Fingers

                         Salad

                         Fresh Plum or Banana 

Dinner:              Cheeseburger

                         Tots

                         Green Beans

Snack:               Corn Dogs

                          Ice Cream? 

Cooks

Ed Eberling

Jeff Hayes

Dao Nguyen

Sonia Siefering 

Day 40

Home Show : Overland Park, Kansas 

The corps is thrilled to, once again, host a great drum corps show in the Kansas City area this year! It was very thrilling to see so many family and friends from around the area join the corps on the cooktruck and in the stands for last night's ensemble rehearsal. With plenty of homemade KC BBQ and Red Velvet Cake (WITH Ice Cream), we truly have felt at home here. Thanks for the hospitality Kansas City! We look forward to tonight's performance! 

Announcements

• Brass Impact
• Shawnee Mission South High School
• 7:30 PM TONIGHT! 
• Corps Performing: Colts, Colt Cadets, Phantom Regiment, Jersey Surf, Cavaliers
• The Corps will have an encore performance following the show tonight. We depart for Waukee, IA at 11:45.  

Today's Schedule

  7:00 AM - Wake/Eat

  8:00 AM - Stretch [Brass/Percussion @ Field 1, Guard can join or be separate]

  8:15 AM - Visual [Same Locations]

11:30 AM - Lunch

12:30 PM - Sectionals [Percussion @ Field 1, Guard @ Field 2, Brass @ Field 3]

  2:30 PM - Ensemble

  4:20 PM - Full Run

  4:45 PM - EPL

  6:30 PM - Warm Up

  7:50 PM - Watch Colt Cadets

  8:20 PM - Rewarm

  9:00 PM - Gate

  9:15 PM - Perform

  9:40 PM - Encore

11:00 PM - Snack

11:45 PM - Depart for Waukee, Iowa

Forecast

Partly cloudy skies this afternoon.

High of 86. Winds W at 5 - 10 mph. Chance of Rain, 30%.

What's Cookin' ?

Breakfast:        Biscuits & Gravy

                       Bacon

Lunch:             Franks in Beans

                       Bananas 

Dinner:            Ham 'n Cheese Sandwiches 

                      French Fries

                      Fresh Apples

Snack:             Chicken Nuggets

                      Brownies

Cooks

Ed Eberling 

Jeff Hayes

Dao Nguyen

Sonia Siefering

Stacie & Bruce Fohn

Zoanne Merryfield