Madison Scouts Announce Hall of Fame Class of 2026
MADISON, WI — June 2026 — The Madison Scouts Alumni Association is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished individuals into the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. Representing nearly a century of service, leadership, innovation, and excellence, these honorees have helped shape the Madison Scouts organization and its enduring legacy.
The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the corps, its members, and the drum corps activity. Spanning contributions from the founding generation of the 1930s through the modern era of Drum Corps International, the Class of 2026 reflects the breadth and depth of the Madison Scouts legacy. The Class of 2026 includes Chad Duggan, Randy Ferrie, Robert M. “Bob” Fleury, Mike Loeffelholz, Mike “Monk” Madigan, and Steve Vickers
Chad Duggan has played a significant role in shaping the visual identity of the Madison Scouts across multiple decades. After marching with the corps from 1986 through 1989, he joined the instructional staff and later became a key visual designer and choreographer. His work helped preserve the distinctive style and energy of the Madison Scouts while introducing contemporary design elements that kept the corps artistically relevant in an evolving activity. Through his contributions as an educator, designer, and choreographer, Duggan helped influence generations of performers and audiences alike.
Randy Ferrie has dedicated much of his adult life to strengthening the bonds of the Madison Scouts alumni community. After marching with the corps in 1977 and 1978, he became the founder of the Madison Scouts Alumni Reunion Project in 2006, an initiative that brought hundreds of alumni back to the field and demonstrated the enduring power of the Madison Scouts experience. As a founding board member of the Madison Scouts Alumni Association, Ferrie helped establish the framework that continues to connect generations of alumni. His leadership has also been instrumental in several high-profile alumni performances and events, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Mardi Gras appearances.
Robert M. “Bob” Fleury helped establish the musical foundation of the Madison Scouts during the corps’ formative years. A member of the organization in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Fleury later served two terms as Musical Director. At a time when many drum corps relied primarily on rote instruction, he championed music literacy, theory, and musicianship as essential components of the member experience. His emphasis on tone quality, phrasing, and musical excellence helped lay the groundwork for the powerful brass tradition that would become synonymous with the Madison Scouts for generations to come.
Mike Loeffelholz contributed to the Madison Scouts both as a performer and as a visual educator during a transformative period in the corps’ history. After marching in the Junior and Senior Scouts from 1979 through 1987, he transitioned to the instructional and design team, where he became known for creating dynamic, audience-engaging visual programs. His work helped advance the corps’ visual presentation while maintaining the energy, excitement, and performance style that defined the Madison Scouts during one of the organization's most successful eras.
Mike “Monk” Madigan played a pivotal role in elevating the Madison Scouts percussion program during the early years of Drum Corps International. A product of both the Junior and Senior Scouts, Madigan later joined the instructional staff and helped establish a culture of precision, consistency, and excellence within the drumline. His efforts culminated in the corps’ historic 1975 DCI World Championship season and helped create a foundation for future success in percussion. His influence remains evident in the standards and traditions embraced by Madison Scouts percussionists today.
Steve Vickers has devoted decades of service to both the Madison Scouts and the broader drum corps community. A longtime member of the Madison Scouts Board of Directors, he provided leadership during periods of significant growth and change while helping guide major initiatives, including the corps’ historic 1988 European Tour. Beyond his contributions to the Scouts, Vickers has served as the owner and publisher of Drum Corps World for more than fifty years, documenting and preserving the history of the activity. His dedication to promoting drum corps and supporting the Madison Scouts has made a lasting impact on countless performers, fans, and organizations.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be formally inducted during a ceremony held in conjunction with Drums on Parade on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. As the longest-running drum corps event in North America, Drums on Parade provides a fitting stage to celebrate these six individuals whose contributions have helped shape the Madison Scouts across generations. These inductees represent the values that have defined the Madison Scouts throughout its history: excellence, dedication, leadership, service, and a lifelong commitment to the Madison Scouts.
The Madison Scouts proudly celebrate the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and thank them for their extraordinary contributions to the corps, its members, and its legacy.
