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.

For more than a decade, Boerma has served as the Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Western Michigan University. Before that, he led the University of Michigan Marching Band onto that giant yellow “M” at “The Big House” every Saturday. Throughout his stellar academic career, Boerma has been creating memorable drum corps performances as well.

Boerma started his marching career as a baritone player with the Madison Scouts in 1984. He became a member of the brass staff in ’86. As co-caption head, he was charged with reworking some of the corps’ brass arrangements in 1988, and the Scouts went on to win their second DCI World Championship title. In 1989, Boerma officially became the corps’ arranger, teaching as he wrote.

Under his leadership, the Madison Scouts brass section placed in the top five in brass performance at the DCI World Championships nine times, taking home the

“Scott not only contributed of himself tirelessly but led by example,” DCI Hall of Fame member Sal Salas said. “He has inspired young adults to teach passionately and to be creative. His passion not only comes through his music but his teaching as well.”

Boerma was the arranger for a resurgent Spirit of Atlanta from 2008-2014, and throughout his career he also arranged music for Southwind, Seattle Cascades, Pioneer, Magic of Orlando, and the Americanos. His arrangements have also been featured by a number of all-age and international corps including the Yokohama Inspires, Minnesota Brass, Racine Kilties, Hawthorne Caballeros, and the Pride of Paisley (Scotland).

While Boerma may be best remembered for his timeless arrangements and compositions for the Madison Scouts the likes of “Malaga,” “The Pirates of Lake Mendota” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” another one of his arrangements was extensively woven into the fabric of Drum Corps International history, played by thousands of performers across DCI’s corps.

In 1994, Boerma was commissioned to arrange “America the Beautiful” for Drum Corps Midwest, which was featured as corps assembled and played en masse during each event’s awards ceremony. He added

“Scott represents the best of us and what we claim is at the core of our values,” said Phantom Regiment’s Dr. Todd Snead. “He is talented, hardworking, collegial, kind, passionate, and makes the world a better place through his craft. He has dedicated his life to music, to education, and to this activity.”

David Lofy - DCI 2024 Director of the Year

David Lofy was selected as the DCI Director of the Year! Chosen by the other World Class Directors, it is an incredible recognition of his outstanding work at the Madison Scouts in creating a member-focused educational organization. David will be humble and elevate the work of those around him, but I will tout my incredible respect for the integrity and thoughtfulness that David brings to every decision he makes. He lives the values of the Madison Scouts organization, and we are incredibly privileged to have him leading us forward each day. Join me in congratulating the 2024 DCI Director of the Year...David Lofy! ~ Chris Komnick

Chris Komnick - DCI 2024 George Bonfiglio Chairperson's Award

More good news from Indy. I'm pleased to inform you that our Executive Director, Chris Komnick, has received the 2024 George Bonfiglio DCI Chairperson's Award. Named in memory of the founder and longtime director of the 27th Lancers, the Bonfiglio Award is presented annually at the DCI World Championships to someone who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, service, and effort on behalf of Drum Corps International. In addition to serving as our Executive Director, Chris has been very involved at the highest levels of DCI governance, whether on the DCI Board of Directors (2012-2020) or as DCI Membership Chair. What an honor for Chris to be recognized with this well-deserved award. Please join me in congratulating Chris on this tremendous honor!! ~ Gregg Auby

2024 New Alumni - Welcome to MSAA!

Everyone at MSAA would like to take a moment to welcome the latest members of the Madison age-out class to our growing membership. We hope that when things settle down after your amazing experience this past summer, like those before you will be a part of the support for the Madison Scouts and each other called the Madison Scouts Alumni Association. You'll never walk alone.

Welcome class of 2024

• Willow Harpole
• Miles Powell
• Brennan McDonough-Kershaw
• Cole Stevens
• Shawn Butler
• Gabriel Dudley
• Isaac Rivera
• Chris Martucci
• Hunter Torbert
• Trevor Knott
• Jason Leung
• Connor Barnes
• Aidan Ferriera
• Ryan Shafner
• Daniel Kauzya
• Tyler Palm
• Nathan Sorn
• Paige Shumney
• Jackson Lapour
• Allison Anger
• Autumn Bush
• Eliana Hall
• Bailee Schwartz
• Halle Walker