The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the Brass Instructional Team for the 2024 season, including: Bo Sodders, Caption Head Drew Bradley, High Brass Instructor Savannah Cole, High Brass Instructor Andy Grindle, High Brass Instructor Read the rest of the article here.
After an exceptional 2023 season, we’re incredibly excited to share our 2024 Design Team is full of familiar faces from the previous season! Our 2024 Design Team includes: Bobby Jones – Program Coordinator & Visual Designer Cliff Bialkin – Music Coordinator & Co-Brass Arranger Mark Monaghan – Percussion Arranger Jeffrey Chambers – Brass Arranger Matt […]
We are excited to introduce our team of consultants for 2024, working with our staff and members to create something unforgettable! Stay tuned this month as we announce more of our staff for the 2024 season, and sign up for auditions today at mandarins.org/experience Read the rest of the article here.
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the Percussion Instructional Team for the 2024 season, including: Donnie Ross, Caption Head Ryan Reed, Assistant Caption Head John Scharf, Battery Coordinator Garrett Lind, Front Ensemble Coordinator Read the rest of the article here.
Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is currently Colorguard Director and Fine Arts Department Chair at Braden River High School in Bradenton, Florida where he teaches dance and theatre. His theatre students consistently receive superior ratings at both district and state Thespian festivals, and have several Top Honors performances at both. In his 14 years at Braden River, the […]
So much has gone on we needed to have a whole episode on its own about DCI’s future. With Cadets announcing they are not competing in the 2024 season and Southwind ceasing operations, what’s next for DCI? The fellows talk about budgets and how the corps function on a year to year basis. What do […]
Affectionately known as Buddha since his marching days, Jeff has become the heartwarming culinary leader of Spirit of Atlanta, consistently going the extra mile to accommodate members’ dietary preferences and allergies to ensure their health and happiness. Food is always an integral part of drum corps memories, good or bad. Oftentimes with hilarious backstories when […]
Michael Weber, hailing originally from Brooklyn, New York, stands as an accomplished musician, educator, arranger, and drill writer, currently anchoring his talents in the dynamic city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Weber earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016, and furthered his academic pursuits with a Master’s […]
Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts congratulate the following Wisconsin high school bands on their WSMA Wisconsin State Marching Band Championship:?A: Baldwin-Woodville High School – Director, Adam BassakAA: Greendale High School – Directors, Tom Reifenberg and Liz ParsonsAAA: River Falls High School – Directors, Bryan Jaeckel (Madison Scouts 1998, 00-01) and Alex Plum (Madison […]
The 2nd season of MBI Winds kicks-off Saturdays in November at University Baptist Church in Dinkytown. All-Instruments, All-Ages As is part of the Minnesota Brass tradition, MBI Winds is an independent group and is open to all ages. If you have marching experience and play any of these instruments, we want to hear from you! […]
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