Donald R Marcouiller, 2023 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Don Marcouiller
Donald R Marcouiller (1925-2018) took over as musical director of the Madison Scouts in 1950 and began what was to become the University of Wisconsin "connection" and the "Madison Style." As a graduate assistant with the UW Badger Band, Marcoullier brought a keen sense of general effect, an understanding of what would please and entertain a crowd. Marcoullier is most responsible for putting the Madison Scouts on a course that would place it at the leading edge of the drum corps activity.
He led the Wisconsin Band in the 1953 Rose Bowl. Don was elected to the University of Wisconsin Marching Band Hall of Fame in 2014. Then, in 1956, Don was named Director of Bands at Drake University, where he served until 1987. While at Drake, he authored the book, “Marching for Marching Bands,” introducing the unit system of marching, which was widely adopted by marching bands across the U.S. For 50 years, he served on the Executive Committee of the Drake Relays and was elected to its Hall of Fame. He is Professor Emeritus of Wind and Brass Instruments and Director of Bands at Drake. Don was a Board Member of the American Bandmasters Association and Past President of the College Band Directors National Association, Iowa Bandmasters Association, Iowa Music Educators Association, and Des Moines Civic Music Association.
