Before you know it, the 2026 DCI season will be here! It’s shaping up to be a fantastic summer for Madison Scouts alumni to reconnect and support the corps.

We’re ready to announce the MSAA’s schedule for the summer. Let’s take a look at what’s ahead:

July 4 – Cedarburg Parade

New this year! Alumni are invited to join the Madison Scouts in Cedarburg, WI for the annual Fourth of July Parade. March alongside the corps in a high-energy crowd event, very much in the spirit of what we experienced at Mardi Gras!

Following the parade, alumni will gather at Fireman’s Park to rehydrate and cheer on the corps during a standstill performance. Afterward, we’ll return to Cedarburg High School to sing Never Walk Alone together and enjoy the traditional Piggly Wiggly meal.

Registration details will be coming very soon.

Every year, our favorite MSAA fundraiser is the Legacy Shirts!

In this fundraiser, we allow alumni to submit designs they’d like to see on the yearly Legacy Shirt. You make the artwork, we choose one submission, and we set it up to be made into THE Legacy Shirt for the 2026 Madison Scouts community! Hundreds of Madison Scouts alumni, fans, family, and members could wear YOUR design.

You can create entirely new art or reproduce an old shirt! Use professional art tools, or draw it with crayons! Or you can even describe it to us, and we’ll make it for you.

Additionally... Every shirt sold will not only supply alumni with a great shirt for wardrobe, but help provide the same shirt to every member of the 2026 Madison Scouts! How? Each shirt sold will provide THREE CORPS MEMBERS with a shirt!

We love giving the corps members a shirt every year. We know they love receiving gifts from the alumni, and they probably also desperately need a clean shirt halfway through the season. Help MSAA continue this appreciated tradition.

Star Spangled Banner Performers

Craig Mason

Dear Drum Corps Brass Player Friends,

It is time to let me know if you will perform the Star Spangled Banner at this year's Drums On Parade show. Since there is the MSARP 20th Reunion on Saturday, the 25th, perhaps you can join us the night before. Thanks to all of you who have participated in the past!

This year, there are some changes. Here are the details:

• July 24th
• Mansfield Stadium (next to Madison Memorial HS)
• Music will be emailed to you in advance
• We will rehearse at 6 pm and perform at 6:45 pm
• Please share with all other drum corps alumni, regardless of corps affiliation
• We will be using any concert brass instruments (provide your own)
• Music must be memorized
• A limited number of complimentary tickets to DOP will be available. First-come, first-served
• Dress for the weather

Thank you!
-- Craig Mason, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kicking Off The 2026 Legacy Shirts Fundraiser!

Sam RecordsEvery year, our favorite MSAA fundraiser is the Legacy Shirts!

In this fundraiser, we allow alumni to submit designs they’d like to see on the yearly Legacy Shirt. You make the artwork, we choose one submission, and we set it up to be made into THE Legacy Shirt for the 2026 Madison Scouts community! Hundreds of Madison Scouts alumni, fans, family, and members could wear YOUR design.

You can create entirely new art or reproduce an old shirt! Use professional art tools, or draw it with crayons! Or you can even just describe it to us, and we’ll make it for you.

Plus... Your purchase will not only give you a great shirt for your wardrobe, but also help us provide one to every member of the 2026 Madison Scouts! Each shirt you purchase will provide THREE MEMBERS with a shirt!

We love giving the corps members a shirt every year. We know they love receiving gifts from the alumni, and they probably also desperately need a clean shirt halfway through the season.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund. This fund provides essential scholarships to members through a needs-based application process, ensuring that no aspiring Madison Scout is held back due to financial constraints.

Madison Scouts Alumni,

The Summer will be here before we know it! Here are a few corps updates as we roll into Spring Training.

Winter Season

David Lofy The corps will reconvene for April Camp in Greenfield & Oak Creek, WI on April 24-26. If you're local, please visit OCHS between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday if you're interested in hearing the music ensemble perform the show music. We'd love to see green jackets in the bleachers.

A special shoutout goes to two Alumni who are responsible for 'unlocking the doors' at these two facilities in the Milwaukee-metro. We're incredibly grateful to have excellent facilities to rehearse in -- please join us in thanking:

• Greenfield HS Band Director - Trudy Burnham (2021)
• Oak Creek HS Band Director - Guy Gregg (2003)

Alumni Volunteer Spotlight

We're grateful for the dedication of the following Alumni volunteers who have been able to assist with driving, merchandise sales, and other needs during the Winter season:

Scott StewartA message from Scott Stewart ─

For 25 years, the Rockin4ALS project has increased awareness and provided financial support for patient services and the search for 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 featuring a variety of musical acts, a silent auction, raffles, and a great social atmosphere.

Friday, July 24 - Drums on Parade Show

• Colt Cadets - Dubuque, IA
• Genesis - Austin, TX
• Govenaires - St. Peter, MN
• Madison Scouts - Madison, WI
• Pacific Crest - City of Industry, CA
• Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL
• Santa Clara Vanguard - Santa Clara, CA
• Seattle Cascades - Seattle, WA
• The Cavaliers - Rosemont, IL

Visit Madisonscouts.org
for ticket and other season performance info.

MSAA Board of Directors for 2026

Sam RecordsThe MSAA has recently completed our yearly elections, resulting in six new members joining the board of directors. New leaders always bring fresh perspectives, eager voices, and enthusiastic ideas; we’re very excited to see how 2026 will be shaped with these new members.

Please welcome our new MSAA board members:

• Leyira Gininwa
• Brendan Maska
• Matthew Mikitka
• Lex Rodrigues Monteiro
• Paige Shumney
• Frank Wateska