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502s Madison Scouts Alumni Group Honors Chuck Eikel

Chuck Eikel played soprano bugle for the Madison Scouts in the 1950s. He continued his support of the corps by serving on the board of directors in the 1970s and 80s and was instrumental in developing corporate support for the corps in the Madison community. Last May, Chuck passed away from complications due to ALS […]

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DCUK 2011 – Corps So Far & Contest Update

Drum Corps United Kingdom are pleased to announce details of the Corps that have registered so far for the 2011 season: Open Class 37th Kingswood – Bristol, Avon Black Knights – Gravesend, Kent Cheshire Cadets – Warrington, Cheshire Kidsgrove Scouts – Kidsgrove, Staffordshire Nexus – Biggleswade & Bedford, Bedfordshire Phantom Knights – Warwickshire Poynton Commodores […]

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This Weekend’s Phantom Regiment Camp Is On

Even though we may be blanketed by snow today and tomorrow, the weather should be fine for this weekend’s camp. (“Fine” is a relative term for Midwest winter weather). No matter, we will have camp and are looking forward to another great weekend! Read the rest of the article here. 

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Here Comes The Summer Of 2011

Every day, supporters of Youth Education in the Arts let us know how dear and cherished our programs are to them. The Cadets, the US Scholastic Band Association and the Urban Arts Center of the Lehigh Valley flourished in 2010, much in response to the outpouring of financial support shown by our loyal alumni and […]

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11th Annual “Rockin’ for a Cure”

Come join your alumni friends for a night of Madison Scouts camaraderie and support to cure ALS ? amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ? (Also known as Lou Gehrig?s disease). The annual event is an evening filled with live music from local Madison musicians ? Soul Brothers ? and features raffle prizes, appetizers, and a silent auction […]

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In The News: Troopers Have ‘Exsighting’ Offseason

Drum and bugle corps fans who enjoy sitting outdoors in football stadiums during the summer competitive season might be surprised to realize how busy it is behind the scenes when the temperature is 20 below and there is snow on the ground. Much news has been generated recently by the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps […]

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2011 Pioneer January Camp Report

It doesn?t seem possible but our second 2011 camp is history. And, just like our first camp, it went smooth as silk. Our top shelf staff again out did themselves. Nick Golden?s musical compositions and Adam Hill and Kirk Gay?s battery and front ensemble part compliment each other to bring our opening production up to […]

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