Wrapping Up the 2026 Season
The 2026 DCI season is almost over. Very soon we’ll be closing the book and looking ahead to next year. But let’s revel in this year for a bit longer…
The corps has been on a tear this season, “spinning” up a show that is the fan favorite everywhere they go. The brass line is immaculate and brain-melting. The final minute of the show is non-stop energy that has me grinning from ear to ear the entire time. This will be a production that we look back on as a new Madison Scouts classic.
And the MSAA has had a busy season too. I’m very proud of everybody who has helped make it possible! This year, alumni were invited to participate in the corps’ 4th of July parade for the first time. At Whitewater, we broke the record on the 50/50 raffle earnings. Down in Texas, our annual BBQ meal was the biggest and most successful one yet. And at Drums on Parade, we inducted 6 new members to the Hall of Fame, followed by the 20-year reunion of the MSARP.
And there’s still time left in the season!
Scouts Lunch in Indianapolis on Friday, August 7th
Join Madison Scouts alumni, family, and friends from all eras for drinks and lunch before DCI Semi-Finals at a Tavern on South from 1-3 PM to celebrate another great drum corps season! Afterward, we'll head to the stadium to watch the corps' Semi-Finals performance. Tavern on South is a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tickets for alumni are $20 at the door, which covers food and drinks for the event.
This event is generously organized by members of the Forward Performing Arts Board of Directors as a thank-you to the corps’ family members. Alumni are invited to share the impact the corps has had on their lives and to show the lasting relationships and devotion that the Madison Scouts experience provides.
Madison Scouts Age-Out Ceremony
Friday is also the DCI age-out ceremony. Directly after the Madison Scouts’ Semi-Finals performance, all alumni are invited to meet at the corps parking lot by the South Gate for the Madison Scouts Age-Out Ceremony.
I highly encourage all alumni to come to this incredible moment. Singing "Never Walk" with the corps directly after their performance is very emotional and an impactful reminder of how the corps’ legacy continues in these 32 members. Afterward, alumni will be ready to welcome the new age-outs with open arms into the Madison Scouts Alumni Association.
Trivia Night with Marching Pageantry Arts Museum
Think you know your Madison Scouts history? Now's your chance to prove it!
Join fellow alumni, family, friends, and fans for Madison Scouts Trivia Night, an evening filled with fun, friendly competition, and plenty of Scouts memories. Whether you bleed green or just love the corps' rich tradition, you'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights!
The event will take place Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT and will be held live on Zoom, making it easy for Scouts fans and alumni from anywhere to participate. Gather your team or take on the challenge solo, and get ready for a night celebrating the history and legacy of the Madison Scouts.
Register at bit.ly/ScoutsTrivia
Legacy Shirts - TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
The 2026 Legacy Shirt is available until the end of the season! This year's design is based on the May 1978 cover of Drum Corps World. I think this one is going to be a favorite, so get yours while you still can!
Each purchase of the MSAA Legacy Shirt will not only get you a great addition to your wardrobe, but also provide a shirt to THREE members of the 2026 Madison Scouts! Additional proceeds from the shirt purchases will go towards the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund.
Get yours before it’s gone for good!