gottalovit Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Just wondering if they get many members from the college marching band, or just any students from UW auditioning for the corps? How convenient that would be for camps if they did get alot of local students auditioning. Any former Scouts alumni or current volunteers know any information on any University students involvement with the program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drochau Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 When I marched at Scouts, there were very very few UW-Madison students in the corps. (Like 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vferrera Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) I first marched Scouts when I was in h.s. (1978). Scott Beckman, who was the individual soprano champion that year, was a music major at UW. I chose UW for college my freshman year so it would be easier to march Scouts. That was 1980. There were a couple of baritones - Steve Hohenstein and Carl Jeter who were also studying at UW. Carl was drum major of the Badgers marching band. Unfortunately, I only lasted one year at UW before transferring to Chicago. I did march two more seasons with Madison (81,83). Ray Baumgardt was involved with UW marching band, but that was before my time. Also, I believe that Jim Elvord and Scott Stewart are UW alumni. If you consider the entire UW system, not just Madison, there are probably quite a few who do Scouts. Edited June 11, 2006 by vferrera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danguernsey Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 In the early-mid 1970s, when the corps' membership was mostly local (c. 75%), many guys attended UW-Madison. A few guys marched in the UW marching band at that time--e.g., french horn player Dennis Drews, the jam soloist in "God Bless the Child" and featured player in many small ensembles, including "Slaughter on 10th Ave." and "Brian's Song." Jim Elvord attended UW, Scott Stewart studied at Madison Area Technical College (MATC). From my recollection, we didn't get many recruits from the UW music program--at least not during the 1971-76 period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danguernsey Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 When I marched at Scouts, there were very very few UW-Madison students in the corps. (Like 4) Hey Drochau, What years did you march? I'm curious if that is the case today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbandguy Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I'm not sure any corps draw much of their membership from colleges located near their "home town". If I'm not mistaken, there were more than double the number of Texans in Madison the last couple of years as there were guys from Wisconsin. I'm sure that's true with others. Capital Regiment is in Columbus, but I don't belive they have many of their members attending OSU. I would guess that Spirit is the exception to the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madalumni Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I marched 89-90 and we probably had 4 or 5 guys from the UW. And I think the only one who was in the UW Marching Band was Dave Chapek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshowfan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Yeah I think in the late 90's there was a handful of guys from UW. Maybe 5 or 6 guys. There were guys from the Madison area, and the state of Wisconsin that were in the corps too, but didnt attend UW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drochau Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I aged out in '04. As stated by other above, 4-5 guys from UW-Madison, 2 from UW-Whitewater, 3-4 from UW-O'Claire, I'm forgetting some. One guy from MATC (the community college in mad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnscoutfan Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I aged out in '04. As stated by other above, 4-5 guys from UW-Madison, 2 from UW-Whitewater, 3-4 from UW-O'Claire, I'm forgetting some. One guy from MATC (the community college in mad) Sorry to correct you, but it's "Eau Claire." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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