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From MSAA to the new alumni class,

Thank you for your hard work and commitment toward the Madison Scouts this summer. On behalf of over 4,500 other alumni, we want you to know that we are proud of...

To All Madison Scout Alumni,

It is my honor on behalf of the Performers and Staff of the 1975 Drum Corps International Champions, to invite all Madison Scout Alumni, Family, and Friends to join us,...

Organized and managed by 1970s alumnus Ray Weiner
All alumni of the Madison Scouts from all decades are welcome to join the performers, staff, volunteers, and family members of the championship-era...

The 2024 season has drawn to a close, and the 2025 season's groundwork is underway.  This past season went by way too fast. We have had an exciting year of events that many Alumni participated in! Our Scouts...

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association (MSAA) inducted the 2024 Class to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame as part of the MSAA Drums on Parade Tailgate,...

2024 is coming to a close way too fast! We have had an exciting year of events that many Alumni participated in! There are less than two weeks left in this amazing season, and our Scouts have been...

The iconic Lemon Squeeze shirt first came out for the 1990 Madison Scouts show, "Undiscovered Madison," when the corps played "The Lemon Squeeze" by Mark Kirk. The swing tune was the corps' opener,...

Madison Scouts Hall of Fame - Drums on Parade TailgateClass of 2024 Induction Itinerary Saturday, June 29, 2024

Hosted by MSAA

• 3:00 pm Tailgate opens at Fireman's Park - tickets in advance
• 4:20 pm 2024
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2024 is here! We have an exciting year of events that we want you as Alumni to participate in! We have lots in store and would love your participation in helping us grow our great organization and...

UPDATE: Thank you, Mark Ramthun!
The MSAA-sponsored Tailgate Party held at Drums On Parade is in need of someone who holds a Wisconsin bartending license to be the site bartender at this summer's...

Dear fellow Madison Scouts alumnus,

We hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to you with a shared vision of positively impacting the Madison Scouts in 2024 and beyond, and we believe...

Recently, we held a vote to determine which shirt from the Madison Scouts souvies archive we should bring back in 2024! The options were:

• 1999 Tour Shirt - Celebrating the 25th anniversary of 1999's
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Several Madison Scout Alumni attended the 2024 North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, on 5-6 April in the Von Braun Center.

The third consecutive NABBA...

Randy Ferrie2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year! We have lots in store and would love your participation in helping us grow our great organization!

April 22: The Legacy Tee winner will be...

Drum Corps Unites Two Madison Families in Fight against ALS

As most of you are aware, drum & bugle corps has a rich heritage in Wisconsin with marching units scattered throughout the State. With...

The winning shirt design will be brought back for a LIMITED TIME SALE leading up to the 2024 DCI Season!

We’ve dug through the archives and chosen three candidates for a shirt to bring back for this...

2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year! We have lots in store and would love your participation in helping us grow our great organization!

The 2024 Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in...

The MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Committee is preparing to reach a consensus on inductees for the 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame. Each nominee submitted for discernment comes from...

The Madison Scout All-Star Brass and Percussion Ensemble gathered in Madison, Wisconsin over the 17-18 February 2024 weekend to begin rehearsal to perform as featured artists for the 2024 Rocking...

The new year, 2024, is shaping up to be exciting! We have lots in store and would love your participation to help us grow our great organization!

First, we would like to mention that MSAA will take...

Are you interested in helping the MSAA in 2024? We are currently looking for volunteers for ALL of our committees and for special projects! Volunteering through the MSAA allows you to play an active...

Greetings Members of the Madison Scouts Alumni Association,

Thank you for your participation in voting for the 2024 MSAA Board of Directors. We cannot thank you enough for your help in growing what is...

The MSAA is currently holding elections for leaders to serve on the MSAA board of directors. Nominations were accepted from Nov 1st - Nov 24th 2023, and current members of the board volunteered to...

Request for Review and Approval of MSAA Bylaws Updates

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The MSAA Board of Directors would like to present several updates to our association's bylaws, which have been carefully considered and...

Nomination period for the 2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame
Opens 1 October 2023

Nominations for the 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame (MSHOF) will open on 1 October 2023 and close on 31...

MSAA General Meeting on October 15th

Please plan to join the MSAA at our General Meeting on Sunday, October 15th at 7 PM Central via Zoom! These open meetings give you an overview of what the...

It's a little early to say anything definite about this event. However, we are seriously exploring the opportunity to perform in Pasadena, California at the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1,...

Welcome, New Alumni!

The Madison Scouts 2023 season is officially over! The Sound Garden has flourished and now the members, staff, and volunteers have dispersed back to their homes.

Immediately after their...

We ask for your support in the Midwest Combine Challenge, a one-week fundraising challenge between the Madison Scouts, Phantom Regiment, Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Colts, Colt Cadets, and River City...

Madison Scouts Alumni Lunch in Indy

Join Madison Scouts Alumni from all eras for drinks and lunch before DCI Semi Finals at Tavern on South in downtown Indianapolis. Tavern on South is a short walk...

Let’s Walk Through Your Summer…

The drum corps season happens quickly, and you don’t want to miss a thing! Let this article be your go-to place for everything you need to know about the 2023 DCI...

The 1^st Annual MSAA Mad Dash Microthon will be held at the Drums on Parade Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, 1 July 2023, in Middleton, Wisconsin.

2023 MSAA Madison Scout Hall of Fame

I hope you all can make it to Drums on Parade or The Whitewater Classic! Both are going to be great shows!

As always, running a drum corps show takes a small army of volunteers, and I could sure use...

Schedule for DOP Tailgate at Firemen’s Park (adjacent to Middleton High School) on July 1 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

• 3:30 pm - Tailgate begins
• 4:00-4:30 pm - Music by Brass Knuckles
• 4:30-5:00 pm – 2023
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The 1^st Annual MSAA Mad Dash Microthon will be held at the Drums on Parade Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, 1 July 2023, in Middleton, Wisconsin.

After four years, the Drums on Parade Pre-show Tailgate returns to Firemen’s Park (adjacent to Middleton High School) on July 1 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

This will be the last year Robin and his 70’s...

This summer, the Madison Scouts will host two great drum corps shows, Drums On Parade on July 1st and The Whitewater Classic on July 8th. Lineups include Phantom Regiment, Boston Crusaders, Blue...

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who participated in the voting process for our 2023 MSAA T-shirt design. Your opinions and feedback were invaluable, and we appreciate the...

Help us out in 2023!

Are you interested in helping the MSAA? We are currently looking for volunteers for all of our committees. Volunteering through these groups allows you to meet other Scouts...

Madison Scouts All-Star Alumni Brass Ensemble

Experience the G Bugle Difference!

Happy Holidays, Madison Scouts! It's hard to believe we only have 30 days left in 2022. As 2023 looms, your Alumni Association is looking forward to 2023 (and beyond!), and we're excited about what...

Thank you to everybody who attended our Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 30th! It's great to see so many people interested in what the MSAA is doing and giving us great feedback on what they want to...

On Saturday, July 2nd, the Madison Scouts hosted the longest-running drum corps show, Drums on Parade, and introduced the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame. Before the incredible performance, a tailgate was...

The day started early for alumni volunteers and others arriving at the stadium to help number seats for that evening's show. Later in the day, a few of those also assisted with parking. Light...

Announcing the 2022 MSAA Shirt!

Let's throw it back to the 70s with this year's design... We saw this picture posted on our MSAA Facebook Group, and we loved it so much that we had to recreate it!...

Saturday, July 2nd, 3:30 - 7:00 pm

2022 DOP Alumni Tailgate

Join us before Drums on Parade at Prairie Lanes, 430 Clarmar Dr, Sun Prairie (1.6 miles from Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium). Hang out on the

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20th Annual Rockin For A Cure
A Live Music Event Supporting ALS Patients in Wisconsin

Brought to you by Alumni, Friends & Family of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps

April 30^th, 2022

Doors...

The MSAA will be holding a General Membership Meeting on Sunday, Feb 27, 2022, @7pm Central via Zoom. The goal of this meeting will be to introduce new board members and to vote on bylaws changes.

To...

Hello and Happy Holidays - 

We trust that you are well and will find success in reaching your personal goals in the new year. 

Several months ago, we sent out an email with a link to a potential...

Hello Madison Scouts Alumni!

The MSAA will be holding a Membership Update Meeting on January 9th 2022 at 7PM CST via Zoom. The goal of this meeting will be to recap what the MSAA has been working on...

All-Star Project members, we're ready to take the next step in our All-star project. The Rockin4ALS benefit event is scheduled to take place on the evening of Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Rehearsals:

• January rehearsal:

The following is a list of performers. Names listed with an *asterisk by their name will be responsible for determining who plays which part in each piece and will distribute file opening passwords...

Hello Madison Scouts Alumni,

It has been a challenging time for all of us. Hopefully, we are coming out of the past year and a half problems, and that we will be back to ‘normal’ soon. We are...