BigSnareline Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 From the Madison Scouts web site. Can't wait to see the Scouts again next season! Building upon the success of the 2008 season, which saw the Madison Scouts return to DCI's Top 12, the corps' entire design team returns for 2009. "One of our strategies for building lasting success is to build design and teaching teams that are consistent from year to year," said Executive Director Jeff Spanos. "We were very pleased with the 2008 production and the creative energy this group instilled within our staff and corps. Throughout that process we felt this design team effectively balanced good show design principals, audience excitement and Madison Scout tradition. We are excited about the work they are putting towards the 2009 production." Leading the team is five-time DCI World Champion Program Coordinator Ramiro Barrera. His team is rounded-out with Vince Oliver (music arranger), Ken Karlin (drill design), JC Caceres (choreography) and Roger Carter (percussion arranger). "The 2008 program was crafted to push our performers to their limits," said Corps Director Dann Petersen. "It was a show that required a full season to master, but the end result was worth it. The surge of new member interest along with a mature veteran base will allow Ramiro and his team to pursue new concepts and performance expectations in 2009." The 2009 production, titled "El Relampago", is the second installment of an exploration into Latin American culture. It will feature Latin-flavored musical selections that are becoming the trademark of the Madison Scouts style. The Scouts will be holding auditions in Kentucky, Texas, Indiana, California, Colorado and Wisconsin this fall. For those interested in auditioning, please go to www.madisonscouts.org for additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccerguy315 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 go scouts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Awesome! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrothgar15 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 You know a lot of times I'd wish they'd skip the whole "exploration into Latin American culture" mumbo jumbo and just say that the show will consist of four hot, smoking Latin Jazz charts. That explanation actually makes sense and is meaningful, while the other does not. But hey, I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 El Relampago means "the lightning" in Spanish. /the more you know . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIHasBeen Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 The latin is bueno. Hopefully the'll come up with uniforms that will also be bueno for 2009. Blogito Ergo Sum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Slocum Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 El Relampago means "the lightning" in Spanish./the more you know . . . It's also the name of a comic book superhero, which sounds much more promising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIHasBeen Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 It's also the name of a comic book superhero, which sounds much more promising... Ooh! Luchadore masks and capes on the guard ... This could go places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawker Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 It's also the name of a comic book superhero, which sounds much more promising... It's also the stage name of a Cuban rapper and wrestler. . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ashenoff Let me be the first to congratulate the Scouts on their show about rapping Mexican superheroes with lightning powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Ooh! Luchadore masks and capes on the guard ... This could go places! So we're going to see a Nacho Libre-inspired show this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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