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On Saturday night, August 25, the Madison Scouts Alumni Reunion Project (MSARP) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its spectacular performance at the 2006 Drum Corps International Finals in Madison at Camp Randall Stadium. The anniversary banquet was held in the ballroom of the DoubleTree Hilton Madison East. Most of the 100-plus attendees had also enjoyed the excellent lineup at the annual Drums on Parade show at Mansfield Stadium the night before. It was a special weekend for alumni, family, and friends to celebrate past achievements and renew the lifelong friendships that come with being a Madison Scout.

The banquet program included a pre-dinner "mix and mingle," a Madison Scouts Hall of Fame presentation, and a multimedia presentation highlighting the incredible effort behind putting the 2006 Reunion Corps on the field in front of 20,000 adoring fans. Banquet organizers were Scott Stewart, Scott Pearson, and Randy Ferry.

My annual summer journey from Miami to Madison is always a highlight of the year, but this year’s trip carried a special significance. The weekend of July 24–25, 2026, marked the 20th anniversary of the Madison Scouts Reunion Project performance at the DCI World Championships in Madison in 2006—a milestone that brought together generations of Scouts and created a renewed appreciation for the traditions we share.

From the opening gathering at the Parthenon through the celebration at the Reunion Project banquet, there was a remarkable sense of belonging. The weekend was a reminder that being part of the Madison Scouts is more than a connection to a particular year or era; it is membership in a continuing legacy. Conversations with alumni across generations reinforced the unique fraternity that has always defined the organization.

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.

'What was good enough in July...'

The Madison Scouts have been working diligently to clean MadiSpin, a show that has received quite favorable responses from audiences across the Tour. We're proud to provide the audience with a program that they respond so strongly to, and are doing everything in our power to maximize its potential as we head into the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis next week.

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July was an active month for alumni participation in performances at the Cedarburg Parade and both Madison Scouts DCI shows. We also held a reunion recognizing the 20th anniversary of the MSARP performance in 2006. The release of a new future performance in Ireland was also announced at the beginning of the Drums on Parade weekend.

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