About the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame

Madison scouts Hall of Fame

Forged from humble beginnings in 1920, the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps has established itself as a premier youth performing arts organization on the modern drum and bugle corps scene. Over a century since its formation, the Madison Scouts has been molded by many individuals who have gone above and beyond to make the corps what it is today.

Established in 2022, the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame honors the outstanding achievements of instructors, designers, administrators, performers, and volunteers who have impacted the Madison Scouts organization in monumental ways throughout its long history. Their contributions reflect the high level of training received, and leadership experience gained as a Madison Scout.

The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame will serve as the vehicle to honor great Madison Scouts and ensure the legacy of these individuals and the ideals they embody are preserved and carried forward.

The recognition award for the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame is a recreation of a sculpture called “The Ideal Scout,” awarded to C.H. Beebe in the 1950s. The Ideal Scout sculpture is also depicted in the hall logo.


Hall of Fame articles:

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the newly established Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, the highest achievement recognition and honor to individuals who have participated in the Madison Scouts organization throughout its long history. “We are thrilled to have finally established a Madison Scouts Hall of Fame to recognize, honor, and celebrate those who have given so much to the organization,” said Executive Director Chris Komnick. “Our inaugural class sets the standard of service and leadership and represents the true character of the corps.” This year’s inaugural inductees include C.H. Beebe, Bill Howard, and Scott Stewart.

All three inductees are also members of the prestigious Drum Corps International Hall of Fame.

hof statue “The Madison Scouts Alumni Association is excited to play a key role in establishing and administering the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame,” stated Kent Eversmeyer, committee chairman. “The hall will serve as the vehicle to honor great Madison Scouts and help assure their legacy is preserved and carried forward by creating opportunities for future Scouts to participate.” The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame recognition award recreates a sculpture called “The Ideal Scout,” awarded to C.H. Beebe in the 1950s. The Ideal Scout sculpture is also depicted in the hall logo.

The Madison Scouts Alumni Association (MSAA) will administer the Hall of Fame through an annual process, with a new class inducted each year. More information can be found on the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame page.

Clarence H. Beebe, 2022 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.

CH BeebeClarence H Beebe Clarence H. Beebe is considered the “father” of the Madison Scouts. He helped re-establish the current corps in 1938 and formally served as its executive director shortly after that until his passing in 1968.

Bill Howard, 2022 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.

William HowardBill Howard Bill Howard, a long-time member of the corps, would then take over as executive director, leading the Scouts into the modern era of drum corps, helped found the Drum Corps International league in 1972, and led the Scouts to their first DCI World Championship in 1975.

Scott Stewart, 2022 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.

Scott StewartScott Stewart Scott Stewart, also a long-time alumnus, would establish the Scouts as one of the pre-eminent drum corps in the activity, led them to their second DCI World Championship in 1988, and helped produce some of the most exciting drum corps performances in the activity through the 1980s and 1990s.

Association Calendar

 MSAA Monthly Meeting
 Feb 16, 2025:  07:00PM - 08:00PM
 MSAA Monthly Meeting
 Mar 16, 2025:  07:00PM - 08:00PM
 23rd Annual Rockin For A Cure
 Apr 12, 2025:  06:00PM - 11:59PM
 MSAA Monthly Meeting
 Apr 20, 2025:  07:00PM - 08:00PM

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