Colts Drum & Bugle Corps

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Colts Drum & Bugle Corps Our Mission: We use music and excellence to teach each other about success in life. We are a drum and bugle corps from Dubuque, Iowa. The average age is 17.5.

Dubuque is the smallest city nationally to host a Drum Corps International Division I drum corps, but we have extensive community support. Founded in 1963, we have had four names and thousands of members. In our most recent history, we have become a championship corps, placing in the Top 12 at DCI Finals seven times. We are also only one of three corps to support a feeder corps, the C**t Cadets, which is open to children ages 11-17 who live primarily in Dubuque and the tri-state area. The C**ts are comprised of 150 members, 30+ staff, and hundreds of volunteers who all care deeply about this activity. Membership comes from all over the nation and overseas. We begin rehearsals and auditions in December, meeting one weekend a month, and twice in April, for a rehearsal “camp” until June, when we go on tour until mid-August. Anyone between the ages of 15 and 21 with the desire and drive to achieve success without bounds may audition. Anybody from a seasoned musician to a high school woodwind player can find his or her spot in drum and bugle corps. We are limited to three components: brass, percussion, and color guard. Each of these captions is further divided into sections.

The 2027 C**ts audition materials are officially LIVE! 🥁Red Zone is open, and everything you need to start your journey ...
10/06/2026

The 2027 C**ts audition materials are officially LIVE! 🥁

Red Zone is open, and everything you need to start your journey with C**ts is ready to go!

Ready to take the next step? Head to colts.org to get started! 🔺

Introducing the 2027 C**ts Caption Heads!We are excited to have this team on board as we begin the journey toward 2027! ...
09/22/2026

Introducing the 2027 C**ts Caption Heads!

We are excited to have this team on board as we begin the journey toward 2027! 🔺

The C**ts Youth Organization is currently accepting applications for open Director positions on the C**ts Corporation Bo...
09/21/2026

The C**ts Youth Organization is currently accepting applications for open Director positions on the C**ts Corporation Board of Directors!

Interested in helping shape the future of the C**ts? Applicants will be considered for nomination to the Board at the organization’s Annual Meeting in December 2026.

Learn more about the opportunity and apply today!

https://colts.org/news/2026_498

The C**ts are proud to announce Kathleen Ballard as our new Corps Director! 🔺
09/16/2026

The C**ts are proud to announce Kathleen Ballard as our new Corps Director! 🔺

09/15/2026

The NFL is back! 🤩 Take care of the field for us, Indianapolis C**ts 🏈

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2300 Twin Valley Drive
Dubuque, IA
52003

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+15635649016

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