Madison Scouts Alumni,
We are rapidly approaching the Summer season and are eager to get this show on the field.

State of the Corps

The corps is in a strong staffing and roster position as it enters 2025. Our Caption Heads & Design Team are back in full force, with the addition (and return) of James Sparling as Battery Arranger and Co-Percussion Caption Head. The membership is full, and about to enter a critical April Camp weekend in Oak Creek, WI -- thanks to OCHS Band Director & MS Alumnus, Guy Gregg! Audition interest for the corps has been excellent, and the talent is at a level where we were able to confidently fill the drum corps in mid-April.

Mark Waymire & Co. have been doing wonderful work preparing the show. Stay tuned for upcoming news regarding the 2025 production...

We Need Your Help to Help Bring MSAA Chapters to Life!

One of the most exciting projects we're working on at MSAA is building local Chapters—and we need your help to make it happen!

There’s a good chance you’ve got a handful of Madison Scouts alumni living just down the road—and you might not even know it. Chapters are a way for alumni to find each other, reconnect, and share the camaraderie that made our time in the Scouts so special.

Imagine grabbing a beer with fellow alums, hosting a backyard cookout, catching a local drum corps show, or hitting up a baseball game together. That’s the kind of connection we want to spark.

But to get this off the ground, we need someone (maybe you?) to help us make it happen.

We’re seeking someone passionate about this idea to help lead the charge. It’s low commitment—just a few hours a month—and no experience is necessary. If you love the idea of helping Scouts alumni stay connected, please consider jumping in.

Hi Everybody,

As some of you may know, Randy Ferrie is taking some time away from his duties as Chair of the MSAA to recover from surgery. Please keep Randy in your thoughts during this time as we all hope for a speedy recovery!

Time “marches” on, and we’re deep into the planning for this year’s drum corps season! 

The MSAA is putting on many events this year. Be sure to mark your calendar and check in for all of the details! 

• July 5th: Whitewater Classic tailgate
• July 19th: Meal for the corps at San Antonio
• July 25th: Drums on Parade tailgate & Hall of Fame
• July 31st: Meals for the corps at Lawrence MA
• August 2nd: Allentown meetup
• August 8th: Indianapolis meetup before Semis

And…WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Each month, we shine a light on one of our alums in the MSAA Alumni Spotlight to celebrate the incredible individuals who have marched with the Madison Scouts over the years.

Through the story of our monthly spotlighted alum, we’ll learn who they were during their time with the Scouts, who they’ve become today, and the profound impact the Madison Scouts had on their lives. From life-changing lessons learned on the field to lifelong friendships and career-defining moments, the Alumni Spotlight is your chance to see how the Madison Scouts experience resonates far beyond the drum corps season.

Our next alum to enter the Spotlight: Mike Robinson

A message from Scott Stewart ─

For nearly 25 years, the Rockin4ALS project has increased awareness and provided financial support toward patient services and finding a cure for this terrible disease. Caring members of the Madison Scouts Alumni have been involved since its inception.

The main fundraiser for this endeavor is a gala affair featuring varied musical acts, a silent auction, raffles, and a great social atmosphere.

How your donations are making a difference!

Below are a few marching members who benefitted from our alumni association program. Your contributions are making a direct impact on our future alumni membership. Read some of the testimonials below to learn how much impact, and please consider helping us continue to make a difference in the corps that we all adore. Learn more about the CH Beebe Scholarship program.

The MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Committee is preparing to reach a consensus on inductees for the 2025 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame. Each nominee submitted for discernment comes from the 85+ year history of servant leaders and legends of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. The challenging part is sifting through so many worthy candidates; the blessing is knowing that each will likely be honored in time.

MSAA intends to honor members of the 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame by campaigning for contributions to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund, which is a direct and tangible way to support current marching members of the Madison Scouts. Stay tuned for your opportunity to get some cool Madison Scout swag.

The MSAA Hall of Fame Committee will conclude consensus discussions in early March, and a formal announcement of the 2025 Class of the Madison Scout Hall of Fame will be made in mid-April 2025.

We’ve all seen the powerful, lasting impact that being part of the Madison Scouts can have on a person’s life. The Madison Scouts Alumni Association is committed to raising scholarship funds to make this transformative experience accessible to every aspiring member. We ask you now to make a donation to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund so we can ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of someone’s dream of marching with the Madison Scouts.

As one scholarship recipient shared:

"The C.H. Beebe scholarship played a large role in my participation with the Madison Scouts. We all know that marching DCI is expensive, but at the time of application for this scholarship I did not know that it was worth it to have the experience with marching. I now know that marching DCI let alone with the Madison Scouts is worth it and thank you to the donors of the C.H. Beebe scholarship for making it possible...

The 2024 season and year are behind us, and the 2025 season 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 had a fantastic year. Fighting their way back into the top 12. Please help support the corps and keep this tremendous momentum in the future! Participation is key in helping us grow our great organization while supporting our Madison Scouts.

This coming 2025 year and season are shaping up to be exciting! We want to engage many more alumni to help us support our scouts and get the alumni socially together to revive old friendships and make new ones.

The following are some of the projects that are ahead for 2025. As always, we would love for our Alumni base to be part of these activities. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you.

Dear all Madison Corps Alumni-

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our most recent alumni survey.

After overwhelming positive responses sent to us, we have decided to reapply for the 2027 Rose Parade.

Moving forward:
1. You do not need to do anything if you have registered and paid your deposit on our website.
2. If you have not registered and paid your deposit, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. This includes the few of you who received refunds from us. You will need to reapply/register/pay.
3. Please encourage other alumni from any of the Madison-based corps to register and make a deposit (Madison Scouts, Capitolaires, Jr Scouts, Petites, Capitol Sound, 32nd Hussar, Southwind). Members of the 2027 Madison Scouts will also be involved.
4. Check our website on occasion for updated information.
5. Contact us with any questions or concerns.

Rest assured that you may ask for your deposit back if your circumstances change.

Read the full article at the MCA website.

We’ve all seen the powerful, lasting impact that being part of the Madison Scouts can have on a person’s life. The Madison Scouts Alumni Association is committed to raising scholarship funds to make this transformative experience accessible to every aspiring member. Through the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund, you can help ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of someone’s dream to march with the Madison Scouts.

The C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund is available to members of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps through a needs-based application process. With your generous donation, you can empower passionate young performers to pursue their calling and step onto the field without the burden of financial constraints.

In the spirit of C.H. Beebe's legacy, we invite you to consider a one-time or monthly donation to the scholarship fund. By contributing, you help keep the Madison Scouts experience within reach for all who wish to participate.

Thanks to everybody who joined us at our Member Meeting on Sunday, October 27th, either via Zoom or Facebook Live! And thank you to everybody who stuck through our "technical difficulties" at the beginning.

Here's a quick recap of all we talked about:

Join the MSAA Board of Directors
We're currently accepting applications to join the 2025 MSAA board of directors! If you are interested in contributing your skills and knowledge to further the mission of the MSAA, please fill out the application by November 1st. Candidates must be active members of the MSAA in good standing and have their complete information in Corps Data. Apply Now

Madison Scouts Hall of Fame
Nominations for 2025 class are now open! Please submit your nomination by 5:00 pm on December 31st to be considered for the upcoming year. Nomination Form

Legacy Shirts
For the last few years we've let you vote on which legacy shirt we should bring back. This year YOU design the shirt! Show us what shirt you think we should produce, and we'll pick the best one! Submit a reproduction of an old shirt, or make a completely new design. It's all up to you. Submit a Design