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[DCI.org] INDIANAPOLIS — Throughout the summer, the annual chase for a spot in the DCI World Championship Finals has been closely-contested.

DM Paige ShumneyDM Paige ShumneyAll 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.

“This is my home,” Madison Scouts Paige Shumney said, after Madison Scouts’ Friday night performance at the DCI World Championship Semifinals. “The thought of making Finals is beautiful.”

Read the full article at DCI.org.

On June 29 in Middleton, WI, and on July 6 in Whitewater, WI, alumni from the Madison area drum corps performed the National Anthem before each show. Former Capitolaires and Phantom Regiment Drum Major Marcia Hansen conducted at the Middleton Show, and former Scouts Drum Major Craig Mason conducted at the Whitewater Show.

wws ssb ensemble emailPhoto includes alumni from Madison Scouts, Capitolaires, Capital Sound, 32nd Hussar, and one from Blue Rock

To listen to the performances, go to these links:

Madison Scouts Alumni,

The corps is in great shape, as the production is on the field, choreographic layers are being added, and deep cleaning has ensued. The membership and staff have been working hard, and are eager to get the show on the road. We'll depart on June 25 for East Troy, Wisconsin, where we'll be parked until a short trip to Cedarburg for our annual Fourth of July celebration hosted by the Olsen family and Piggly Wiggly. Here are the upcoming rehearsal locations --

David LofyDavid LofyI'm writing to you from the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus, where the corps is wrapping up Spring Training. The corps will perform their preview show tonight (June 24) for the Eau Claire community, alumni, and families.

 

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It's finally happening! The Tournament of Rose Parade Project website is officially accepting participant registrations. Due to the expected large number of participants and the scope of everything necessary to make this project work, we are opening up the area for people to "sign up" or Join and make their initial deposit to be a part of something unique. A help area link is at the bottom of the web page for common questions you might have already. If you have unanswered questions, please use the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. link at the bottom of the web page. It's important to ask us if you have a question so that we can add it to that area for others who also may have the same question. All future correspondence with registered participants will go through the MadisonCorps.org website.

When you join, you will automatically be added to the project general member-staff email list and a section-choice-specific email list. So when music or other performance-related content is available, you will automatically access it, and we can communicate as a whole body or specific section. Also, you will automatically be added to the official roster list, which everyone can see.

Thanks for recognizing an extraordinary opportunity and being a part of it. Let's make some history together!
~ Craig, David, and Scott

Well, it’s just about here. Drums On Parade weekend. The biggest Alumni and Scouts gathering of the year! It's not too late to sponsor a Keg , please consider Sponsoring a Keg of beer for the tailgate. For a donation of $200, which can turn into almost $500 for the CH Beebe Scholarship fund.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • Madison Scouts Hall of Fame
  • Capitolaires and the Breakfast Club to be recognized with some history and memorabilia
  • Feeding the corps, pouring beer for the Alumni, family, and friends 2024 Madison Scouts to play a tune or 2 and will sing Never Walk with the Alumni.

The 2024 season is here! We have an exciting year of events that we want you as Alumni to be a part of! We have lots in store and would love to have your participation to help us grow our great organization and Support our Madison Scouts.

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