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If "Nine White Russians" has the inside scoop, the "overseas" cap you mention is based upon a 1911 version that has a crease down the center. The only clues that Jimmy Elvord expressed in public interviews is a "modernized" version of the "original" 1930's Scouts khaki uniform. Jimmy gave no other particular uniform/costume details...He did say though that he believes "we'll love the look"! In regards to your headgear question, the original Madison Scout hat was the time period Boy Scout wide brim round park ranger hat.

Sorry, I don't know the answer to either of your questions. I simply reported what I was told..."they're still looking to fill the guard". That was from a week ago...maybe things have changed. I do know from Jimmy Elvord interviews that the intention is to field a "large" guard. How that corresponds into numbers would be a guess.

From what I'm being told via those who've been in attendance at the Scouts spring training is that the percussion section is presently head and shoulders the strongest and most mature section of the corps. Overall though, the corps is VERY young this year, especially the horn line. I've also been told that it appears that they're still looking to fill a number of guard positions, but that the rest of the corps is apparently full. The overriding report is that the Men of Madison are absolutely loving the show and that those in attendance are unanimously very impressed and thrilled by the music along with overall sound and visuals! An early BIG setback has been that the weather is not cooperating which means they're somewhat behind on the visual package. Overall, it sounds like everyone is in great spirits and they're genuinely jazzed. Everyone who's given me first hand reporting is telling me that the 2019 Madison Scouts are going to hit us square between the eyes with unmistakable Madison!...Let us hope this is true.

Tesmusic, You're either being purposely misleading, disingenuous, or you simply do not have your facts in check. As much as you continue to laud the praises and pull out the pom-poms for CK and DP and herald their "ruler-ship", It's been communicated that their roles have been changed/curtailed. CK is NO LONGER in charge of the product on the field for the Scouts...And, this is hopefully the change that has been desperately required! I realize this is probably a hard pill for you to swallow...But, the Scouts deserve success, not sub par leaders.

Fact...They haven't been looking...

Wrong...Komnick and Peterson had NOTHING to do with these hires. I'm told that all performance staff hires are now the responsibility of Mr. James Elvord. What shows up on the field moving forward stops at the doorstep of Jimmy Elvord!

Welcome back Michael Turner! I marched with Michael and he's a GREAT talent! He was a part of and taught Madison at a time when Madison's Guards were true innovators and bar setters in DCI!...Welcome home Michael!

Other than the posted "bio", can you tell us anything more regarding this individuals pedigree or style?...Anything further that might excite the masses?

EXACTLY!...

I never said that the need for money was no longer a problem as it pertains to the Scouts...The lack of funding for the Scouts has been a HUGE problem for decades. What this BOD member pointed out was that the lack of money couldn't be used as an excuse this year for having a "down year", because in his words there was adequate funding for this season.

My connection on the BOD has told me that money was not an issue this year! SO, why should alumni support horrible leadership, over, and over, and over, and over again? What? You truly think throwing good money at bad solves things!...In what world? That's not how businesses with failing leadership are treated!...Why do you insist in treating drum corps differently? There's the problem...Follow the bouncing ball on how things operate!

Irrelevant...Almost a 5 point spread beneath the Mandarins, their closest competitor at tonight's show.

I'm guessing you've never worked for a corporation or a company and don't understand how one runs or where the responsibilities lie? Floundering companies can only replace their "support staff" so many times before all responsibility and blame comes home to nest at the leadership doorstep. It's called bad leadership. Some are gifted to lead, some are not. This "management team" has been in place for around 10 years!...How many more bites at the apple is enough for you?

At this late stage of the season, they can make all the changes they want! But, it rarely equates to score improvement as it relates to other competitors. Scouts are probably a lock at 16-18.

Yea!...That's because there's a pretty good chance for them to finish "south" of 16th!!!