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  • MCA: Our Future Adventure Together

    Hello Madison Corps Alumni members and other interested alumni,

    First, we would like to acknowledge that almost all of the registered Rose Parade members who responded to our last email are sticking with us, which makes us excited to move forward with our future event exploration. We have gathered five unique opportunities that we would like to gauge your interest in participating in, starting in 2027, with a first international performance opportunity potentially taking place in Ireland in 2028. The survey is open until December 31, 2025.

    Note: We may even do more than one event, so please select all ideas that interest you.

    Below are the five ideas for future projects, along with their corresponding links for you to conduct a more in-depth review:

  • Performances by MSAA Members and Madison Corps Alumni

    On June 29 in Middleton, WI, and on July 6 in Whitewater, WI, alumni from the Madison area drum corps performed the National Anthem before each show. Former Capitolaires and Phantom Regiment Drum Major Marcia Hansen conducted at the Middleton Show, and former Scouts Drum Major Craig Mason conducted at the Whitewater Show.

    wws ssb ensemble emailPhoto includes alumni from Madison Scouts, Capitolaires, Capital Sound, 32nd Hussar, and one from Blue Rock

    To listen to the performances, go to these links:

  • Survey Ireland 2028 is Winding Down with over 300 Received

    We're down to today if you are an alumnus from a Madison-area corp and would like to submit your survey interest for the Ireland Parade in 2028. Don't be left on the outside looking in on a potentially great time! Even if you are not 100% certain, let us know anyway. You can fill out your survey here or read on about the numbers for each section and then fill it out if you wish.

    Remember that today (9/1) is the last official day to inform us about your interest in Ireland.

  • Update from Madison Alumni Corps performance future

    Hello Madison Corps Alumni,
    Results from the last survey indicated that the majority of alumni found the Ireland parade to be the most desirable venue for a group experience. We're happy to inform you that we've already been accepted to perform in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland in 2028, whether or not we choose to go. We are also reviewing the other options in our survey to prevent the disappointment of the Rose Parade. The second most popular was the Parade in Hawaii; the third was in Hollywood, California; the fourth was in Texas; and the fifth was Veterans' Day in New York.
     
    We are still evaluating participation costs and the best method for members. We'll be sending out a survey soon to gauge how much schedule and financial independence participants are comfortable with, along with rough cost estimates. That will include options for housing, travel, and even tourist-related activities, if there is a strong enough desire for a tour company package.
    We are also investigating the possibility of a joint performance with the Madison Scouts Alumni in our group and the current Madison Scouts, starting possibly this year. All alumni, including brass, percussion, color guard, and even conductors, would be eligible to be a part of this unique multi-generational experience. This potential opportunity would be a chance not only to meet current members and staff, but also to dust off our performance chops.
     
    Stay tuned!
    Craig, David, & Scott