As a parent of a current (3rd year/age out) Madison Scout - I have refrained from commenting on threads. I do not have a drum corps background, but my husband has an extensive one - and I have an extensive theater background. So - here are my thoughts - for what they are worth ....
- hornline was very strong but needs some good high-note trumpet players (like they had in 2011)
- mellophone section was strong and enjoys great parts from Robert Smith's scoring
- drumline was great this year and needs to keep improving
- can't really comment on low brass or pit
- color guard has great potential but is sorely underutilized; they need to take advantage of the strength and talent of the members and design a drill that is much more physical and athletic
- drill....hard for me to comment on - had lots of interesting elements (many of which I think were missed by people), but it was also lacking; they need to combine the "retro/classic" rotating line and company fronts with cool, innovative movements
Now let me add - I LOVE the impact Madison has on the crowd.
I love the support of the alumni.
I love that people who have no association with Madison love them.
This show touched so many people in so many personal and emotional ways - and that is an incredibly special accomplishment.
I am so proud my son chose to be a Madison Scout (other higher placing corps would have been closer for him - but he wanted Madison) and our family will forever be Madison Scout supporters.
MYNWA