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Marching Hundred receives half-million-dollar gift for new practice facility

October 5, 2012 -- Bloomington, Ind.

Indiana University's famed Marching Hundred has taken another significant step toward its goal of constructing a new practice facility, thanks to a recent gift of $500,000 from Bloomington's Cook Group Inc. "The latest gift from the Cook Group, earmarked by Carl Cook, is a major step toward our goal of building a new Marching Hundred Hall," said David Woodley, now in his 20th year as director of athletic bands at IU. "This gift brings our total to around $2.6 million, which is just over halfway toward our projected fundraising goal. We are very fortunate to have Carl Cook on our side while building this new structure."

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Marching Hundred Performance at Super Bowl XLVI

The Marching Hundred performed a 5-minute pre-game show at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis!

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Marching Hundred receives $1 million gift for new practice facility

The Marching Hundred is closer to the goal of constructing a new practice facility, thanks to a recent commitment of $1 million in a planned gift from university alumnus Col. Jack I. Hamlin (BS '43) and Dora Hamlin. Read More

Make a Donation - New Home for the Marching Hundred

You can now donate directly to the Marching Hundred Hall Fund through the Indiana University Foundation. Make a donation today to support our new home!

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