The Rose Committee's decision

As almost everyone now knows, the Rose Parade Committee did not select us for the 2026 parade. The choice came down to a tie between our group and a Wisconsin High School. Since it was evenly split, the acting chairperson cast the tie-breaking vote for the band.

We spoke directly with one of the committee board members who had voted for us and recommended that we apply again for the 2027 event. It is noted that one of the people who voted for us in the split decision will be next year's chairperson. From a historical perspective, we have discovered that very few organizations are selected on their first try, and we've talked with a few who have tried for many years and are still waiting for their chance.

What's next?

Read the entire article at madisoncorps.org.

The 2024 season has drawn to a close, and the 2025 season's 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 as they fought hard to grab and keep their position in the top 12. Please help support the corps in keeping this amazing momentum going forward! Participation is vital in helping us grow our great organization and support our Madison Scouts. The 2024 Hall of Fame Class of Hall of Famers has been enshrined into the HOF. Congrats Tom Acheson, Jeanne Beckman, Calvin Harris, Dr Bruce Lages, Jim McCarthy, Michael Turner, and Stan Stitgen. I want to thank the HOF committee members for their hard work and dedication in recognizing these individuals.  Please donate to the CH Beebe campaign. Each donation will be recognized on our booster boards, and you will receive a CH Beebe commemorative challenge coin. This will help a deserving Scout attain their dream of becoming a Scout!!

As the 2024 Madison Scouts season winds down to its conclusion, we would like to take a moment to congratulate and welcome the newest class of alumni to MSAA. Welcome alumni age-out class of 2024:

Congratulations on a successful season.

INDIANAPOLIS — DCI.org - Throughout the summer, the annual chase for a spot in the DCI World Championship Finals has been closely contested. All along the way, though, the pack has largely been led by one name — Madison Scouts. After positioning itself in 12th place midway through the season, the Wisconsin corps never relented and rode the momentum of an energetic production to the corps’ first Finals appearance since 2017. Read the full article at DCI.org.

2024 DCI Recognition

Scott Boerma - DCI Hall of Fame Inductee 2024

From DCI.org - Scott Boerma is a teacher’s teacher. He’s also part of the Madison Scouts’ DNA.