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Chops, Inc. is an all-age Drum & Bugle Corps based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chops is composed of a unique group of people who are experienced, dedicated and team oriented. The members learn that lifelong friendships, responsibility, leadership and fun are the essence of self-pride and success.
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Announcements

July 12, 2009: Whiz Bang Days Parade

Robbinsdale, MN

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

On Sunday July 12, Top Chops Brassline and Hot Chops Colorguard will be performing in the Whiz Bang Days Parade in Robbinsdale, MN.

Sunday, July 12, 2009:
3:00pm Whiz Bang Days Parade

July 4, 2009: Delano Parade / Apple Valley Parade

Delano, MN / Apple Valley, MN

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

On the 4th of July, Chops will be performing in the Delano 4th of July Parade in Delano, MN and the Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade in Apple Valley, MN.

Saturday, July 4, 2009:
10:30am Delano 4th of July Parade
1:00pm Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade

Grand Old Day Parade / Durand Parade: Sunday, June 7, 2009

St. Paul, MN / Durand, WI

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

Sunday, June 7, 2009:
10:00am Grand Old Day Parade
2:00pm Durand Parade
4:00pm Durand Concert in the Park

Morristown Dam Days Parade: Friday, May 29, 2009

Morristown, MN

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

Chops will have it’s first performance of the 2009 season at the Morristown Dam Days Parade in Morristown, MN on Friday, May 29, 2009.

Morristown, MN

Friday, May 29, 2009:
5:00pm Line-up Begins
7:00pm Parade Starts

Weekly Rehearsals Begin this Week: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Chops Center, Hopkins, MN

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

Chops starts its summer rehearsal schedule this week with weekly Thursday night rehearsals. Rehearsals take place at the Chops Center in Hopkins, MN

Chops Center
8000 Powell Road · Suite 160
Hopkins, MN 55305

Thursday, May 21, 2009:
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Front line, hornline, and color guard positions are still available for this season.

Positions Still Available for the 2009 Season

Front Line, Horn Line, Color Guard

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

There are still openings in the Front Line, Horn Line, and Color Guard. If you have any interest or just want more information, please fill out the Online Application.

First Rehearsal of 2009 Season: 3/21/2009

10:00am – 9:00pm · Chops Center, Hopkins, MN

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

The first rehearsal for the 2009 season will take place March 21, 2009 from 10:00am to 9:00pm. New / prospective members should be there at 9am for a short introductory meeting. The rehearsal will take place at the Chops Center in Hopkins, MN

Chops Center
8000 Powell Road · Suite 160
Hopkins, MN 55305

New Member Meeting: 9:00am
Rehearsal Starts: 10:00am
Rehearsal Ends: 9:00pm

Information for the 2009 Season

Join Chops for the 2009 Season

Chops Inc. Drum & Bugle Corps

The 2009 schedule and staff have been released for Chops.

2009 Schedule
2009 Staff

Join Chops for the 2009 Season

If you have any interest in joining Chops for the 2009 season please fill out the Online Application to get more information.

Visit our Booth at the 2008 Youth in Music Championships

HHH Metrodome · October 25, 2008

2008 YIM Championships

Chops will once again have a booth at the Youth in Music Championships on October 25, 2008 at the HHH Metrodome.

The YIM Championships is one of the premier high school marching events in the Midwest. If you're looking for a great event to attend check it out and come check out the Chops booth.

Chops Places Third in Class A at the 2008 DCA Championships

2008 DCA Championships

On Labor Day weekend, Chops traveled to the 2008 DCA Championships in Rochester, NY.

In preliminary competition, Chops received its highest score ever (80.90), which qualified the corps for finals.

The corps had another great performance in finals competition and completed the weekend with a Class A third place finish at the 2008 DCA Championships.

Attention Chops Alumni!

We would like to keep in touch with all former members of Chops. If your contact information has changed please fill out the Alumni Information Form.

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