Rockin’ for a Cure Set for April 21st

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Chris Komnick

One of the most inspired drum corps alumni events anywhere is the annual “Rockin’ for a Cure,” now in its twelfth year. This gathering not only brings together Madison Scouts alumni, corps fans and other supporters for a great time of music and camaraderie…the event is also a benefit for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

In 1999, former corps member and Scouts’ instructor Steve Weekes was stricken with ALS. He founded the first of the corps’ benefits on behalf of ALS research. Sadly, Steve passed away in 2005. However, his mission continues on, stronger than ever.

This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn West in Madison. Tickets are $20 and there will be a cash bar, appetizers, and a giant silent auction with plenty of drum corps items donated by many corps. Prizes also include a mountain bike and tickets for Drums on Parade and the 2012 DCI Championship.

Entertainment includes The Soul Brothers – a band of Scouts alumni that performs a variety of high velocity R&B hits. Also performing is the horn line of the Kilties from Racine, WI.

For more information, call 414-704-0209 or visit the event website at www.rockinforacure.org or visit them on FACEBOOK.

Location: Holiday Inn Madison West, 1109 Fourier Drive, Madison, WI 53717

For discounted hotel reservations, please call 1-800-315-2621.

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Introducing the SCOUTS VIP Ticket Block

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts are announcing a new and exciting way to gain access to premium DCI event seating while supporting the corps via the SCOUTS VIP TICKET BLOCK. This new program is must for Scouts fans, family and alumni. The corps has pre-purchased premium seating blocks at all the major DCI regional competitions, including:

By purchasing your tickets through the Scouts, you are:

  • getting access to premium seating locations,
  • paying the face ticket price but without the pesky surcharges,
  • supporting the Scouts who earn a commission on each ticket sold,
  • gaining access to the SCOUTS VIP benefits!

When you purchase your tickets through the Scouts, you are automatically enrolled as a SCOUTS VIP which gets you the following premiums:

  1. VIP Schedule Lanyard
  2. 10% Discount in the Merchandise Booth
  3. Scouts Badge Keychain
  4. Scouts Bumper Sticker
  5. 2012 Show Audio Download
  6. 2012 Show Video Download
  7. Complimentary Access to pre-show tailgates at Drums on Parade, The Whitewater Classic and Finals Week!

<ORDER NOW>

Seating in the SCOUTS VIP TICKET BLOCKS are limited, so orders yours as soon as possible!

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Madison Scouts Announce 2012 Summer Tour

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, in conjunction with Drum Corps International,  is pleased to announce their 2012 summer tour. The tour begins in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, June 22nd and concludes on August 9-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the DCI World Championships. The tour dates include:

JUNE
22 – Madison, WI
23 – Woodbury, MN
24 – Sioux Falls, SD
26 – Mankato, MN
28 – Oswego, IL
29 – Muncie, IN

JULY
1 – Davenport, IA
3 – Cedarburg, WI
4 – Cedarburg Parade
6 – Whitewater, WI
7 – Kalamazoo, MI
9 – Centerville, OH
11 – Metamora, IL
12 – Salem, WI
13 – Lisle, IL
14 – Minneapolis, MN
16 – Olathe, KS
17 – Wichita, KS
19 – Round Rock, TX
21 – San Antonio, TX
22 – DCI Individual & Ensemble Competition – San Antonio, TX
24 – Dallas, TX
28 – Atlanta, GA
30 – Charleston, WV
31 – Dublin, OH

AUGUST
1 – Erie, PA
2 – Rome, NY
4 – Allentown, PA
5 – Pittsburgh, PA
9 – Indianapolis, IN – DCI World Championship Prelims
10 – Indianapolis, IN – DCI World Championship Semifinals
11 – Indianapolis, IN – DCI World Championship Finals

The Madison Scouts will also be hosting two Drum Corps International events on June 22nd and July 6th.

“We are very pleased to have the corps positioned in the Midwest for the better part of the tour,” stated Executive Director Chris Komnick. “This year we wanted to provide our Midwest fans numerous opportunities to see the Scouts this summer.”

“In addition, we are very pleased with the dates and the lineup for the 60th Annual Drums on Parade and for The Whitewater Classic. Drum corps fans from the Madison area will have an opportunity to have two great world-class shows in their back yard.” continued Komnick.

The 60th Annual Drums on Parade (Drum Corps’ Oldest Show) will be the first tour stop for the Scouts and will be held on Friday, June 22nd. Headlined by the Madison Scouts, the show will also include the Blue Stars (La Crosse, WI), Bluecoats (Canton, OH), Colt Cadets (Dubuque, IA), Glassmen (Toledo, OH), Pioneer (Milwaukee, WI), Racine Scouts (Racine, WI), Spirit of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA), and the Troopers (Casper, WY).

On Friday, July 6th, the Scouts will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Drum Corps International by hosting The Whitewater Classic, site of the inaugural DCI World Championships in 1972. Joining the Scouts will be the Blue Stars (La Crosse, WI), Bluecoats (Canton, OH), The Cavaliers (Rosemont, IL), Colt Cadets (Dubuque, IA), Glassmen (Toledo, OH), Pioneer (Milwaukee, WI), and Spirit of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA).

Ticket information will be available soon.

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Madison Scouts Welcome New Board Members

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Drum & Bugle Corps Association (MDBCA) is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors. The new board members include:

Brian Gill - Brian is the founder and CEO of Gillware Inc., a data recovery technology firm based in Madison, Wisconsin. Brian holds a B.S. degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a highly regarded expert in firmware architecture. Founded in 2004, Gillware employs 25 people and has been a noted tech start-up success in the Madison business community. Brian is also co-author of the WebLogic Server Bible, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Drew Hadley – Drew has spent his career as a chemical engineer for Procter & Gamble with significant leadership roles in their environmental, health & safety compliance and development. Drew currently spends time working on the environmental systems for international acquisitions based in China, Korea, Mexico and Western Europe. He has served on several boards including the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Chesapeake Bay Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Based in Cincinnati, Drew is a jazz percussionist, former Scoutmaster and provides percussion instruction for the Loveland High School marching band.

Tim Landess – Tim, a color guard alumnus of the Scouts, is the founder and CEO of Advantage Billing & Consultants, Inc. based in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This cost reporting/billing company, geared towards long-term care facilities, currently employs 9 while servicing national clients. Tim is also a sought after lecturer and trainer in this field and frequently works with facilities and their staff members across the United States. Tim continues to be involved in the performance arts activity and currently judges band and color guard competitions. He is an active adjudicator for both Bands of America and Winter Guard International.

In addition, the MDBCA formally elected current board members Dave Heilman, Bryan Hughes and Ton Stam to 3-year terms as well as reappointing Steve Vickers and Tom Moffat for 1-year terms.

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Help Recruit for the 2012 Madison Scouts

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Chris Komnick

Auditions for the 2012 season begin this November and the Madison Scouts are asking you to help in our recruiting efforts. If you know of a young man between the ages of 15-21 who may be interested an excellent educational experience and the brotherhood of the Madison Scouts, then please point him in our direction.

AUDITION INFORMATION >

Our recruiting posters are now available to download, print, hand out and post. Whether it’s putting a copy on your band room wall or posting on your Facebook page, we appreciate your help!

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Scouts Announce 2012 Color Guard Team

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts announce their 2012 color guard team lead by Adam Sage, caption head. The team includes:

Jim Moore – Choreographer
Adam Dalton – Assistant Caption Head
Stephanie Boisjolie – Guard Tech
Alex Cruz – Guard Tech
Kelsey Gleason – Guard Tech
Susan Hanggi – Guard Tech
Ian Lewis- Guard Tech
Missy Trulock – Movement Specialist
Noah Trulock – Movement Specialist

Staff bios can be found at www.MadisonScouts.org

Madison Scouts color guard auditions take place in Indianapolis on December 9-11. Information is available at www.MadisonScouts.org

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Announcing the MDBCA 2011 Annual Meeing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Drum & Bugle Corps Association Inc. (MDBCA) announces their 2011 annual meeting on Friday, November 4, 2011. As a required meeting of the by-laws of the organization,  this annual gathering will include a recap of the 2011 fiscal year by board President Jeff Manion and Executive Director Chris Komnick and provide a “state of the corps” leading into 2012.

Friday, November 4, 2011
7p – 9p (CT)
Dream Lanes Bowling Center
13 Atlas Court
Madison, WI 53714

At this meeting, “members” of the association will also be asked to vote on candidates for open board seats.

The by-laws state that “members” of the association are those that have actively contributed (alumni or not) to the Madison Corps patron program for the current fiscal year  from November 1, 2010 – October 31, 2011. A list of current Madison Corps “members” is published on the web site and will be available at the meeting. As well, eligible voters need to be of 22 years of age.

One can also be entered in the Madison Corps program through their volunteer efforts. To do so you need to make the request of the Executive Director and submit your documented hours of service. This would also make you eligible to vote in the board elections.

After the meeting you can mingle at the Dream Lanes lounge and discuss the upcoming season!

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Scouts Welcome Adam Sage to Head Color Guard Caption

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that Adam Sage has been hired to head the color guard caption.

Adam Sage is an active choreographer, designer, and adjudicator in the pageantry arts and has worked with numerous programs including Tarpon Springs High School, East Lake High School, Seminole High School, Clearwater High School, Kell High School and Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia. Pope High School was the 2000 WGI Open Class silver medalists and the 2002 WGI World Class bronze medalists. Kell High School was the 2005 WGI A Class silver medalist.

Adam’s drum corps experience includes being a member of the Suncoast Sound from 1988-89 and The Cadets of Bergen County from 1990-91. He was the caption head for the Magic of Orlando from 1992-93 and caption head for the Crossmen from 1994-95. Adam then spent 1996-2002 working with the Cavaliers. Sage was the caption head and designer for the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2003-04. He spent 2005-08 with the Phantom Regiment as their caption head and designer and from 2009-11 he was the caption supervisor and designer with the Carolina Crown.

Adam is also actively involved with Winter Guard International (WGI) and was the director of The Company Colour Guard from 1995-99. The Company was a two-time WGI World Champion in the A (1995) and Open (1996) class. Sage was also the director of the Phantom Regiment winter guard in 2007-08.

Sage currently works with Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Georgia (2004 WGI Scholastic A World Champions, 2005 WGI Scholastic Open World Champions, and 2006 WGI World Class finalists). He also works with Onyx winter guard and The Pride of The Netherlands.

Adam is a graduate of the University of South Florida and teaches third grade in Kennesaw, Georgia where he resides.

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Scouts Announce Auditions for the 2012 Season

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps announce the audition process for membership in the 2012 corps. Auditions are open to young men between the ages of 15-21 and will be held on the following dates:

Brass Players (choose 1):
November 12 – Denton, TX
University of North Texas
College of Music Building
415 Avenue C
Denton, TX 76201

November 13 – Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University
School of Music
1751 Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77340

November 19-20 – Indianapolis, IN
Wanamaker Elementary School
4150 S Bazil Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Battery (snares, tenors, bass):
November 19-20 – Indianapolis, IN
Wanamaker Elementary School
4150 S Bazil Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Front Ensemble (marimba, vibes, timpani, synthesizer, rack percussion):
December 9-11 – Indianapolis, IN (location TBA)

Color Guard:
December 9-11 – Indianapolis, IN (location TBA)

Audition details are available <HERE>

Purchase your audition materials and reserve your slot <HERE>

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Scouts Announce 2012 Visual Team

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Chris Komnick

The Madison Scouts announce their 2012 visual team lead by Jon Vanderkolff, visual designer, and Andy Ebert, visual caption head. The team includes:

Jon Vanderkolff – Visual Designer
Andy Ebert – Caption Head / Associate Visual Designer
Neil Adkison – Assistant Caption Head
Ben Firkus – Assistant Caption Head
Martin Montoya – Visual Tech
Taylor Harrell – Visual Tech
Sean Moran – Visual Tech
Blake Daughtrey – Visual Tech
Andre Mathis – Visual Intern
Bob Medworth – Visual Consultant
Pat Butler – Visual Consultant
Mark Palise – Visual Consultant

Staff bios can be found at www.MadisonScouts.org

Madison Scouts auditions take place in November at various locations. Information is available at www.MadisonScouts.org

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