Audition

Be a Scout

Step 1
Thinking about joining,
but not ready to commit?
Step 2
If you're ready to begin preparing for your audition, submit a registration form and purchase your audition packet.
Step 3
Commit to attending camp or submitting a video screening. Read more about the process below.

2025 Auditions

Welcome to the Madison Scouts audition webpage! We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining the drum corps. Backed by over 87 years of entertainment history, the Madison Scouts live by the tagline ‘Loud, Proud, and Pleasing the Crowd.’ As we embark on the upcoming season, the corps is actively seeking the best and brightest performers to bring the production to life.

THE PROCESS

Option 1 - Attend a Live Camp - earn your position by performing for our instructors in person. By the end of your weekend experience, you will receive an updated status. This audition pathway is strongly encouraged and preferred. Camp dates and locations are listed at the bottom of this page.

Option 2 - Submit a Video Screening - This option is only available to those who truly cannot attend camp. It is strongly encouraged to participate in a camp. Instructions on what to prepare and deadlines are located in your section's audition packet (purchased at scoutsproshop.com). Videos are typically due on the 1st of each month ahead of a live camp. (Drum majors must submit a video screening by Dec. 1 - included in packet purchase)

PRODUCTION CAMPS

In January, we begin production camps where the primary focus is teaching section fundamentals and developing show material for the upcoming season. Madison Scouts are expected to attend all production camps (see camp details for information on which camps are required for various sections and where they’re hosted). Travel guidance and information is delivered upon registering.

Auditions may occur at production camps to fill any final positions.

PREPARATION

Upon registering for your audition, you’ll be invited to join the corps’ official communication platform where you’ll be able to directly communicate with Madison Scouts staff and veteran members as you prepare for your audition. These personnel are here to support you in your audition process. While drum corps auditions can be intimidating, you’ll quickly find that our staff and veteran members are here to support you in your journey to excellence.

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Camp Season

2025

One-Day Satellite Camps

Spend a day with the Madison Scouts - you can attend on an experience-only basis, or to audition. Participants can earn a callback to the full corps audition camp in December at one of these events. Attending a one-day camp takes the place of a video screening. It is preferred that you participate in one of these events prior to December Camp, but not required.

November 24, 2024

Location: Dayton, OH -- Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Guard & Percussion

November 24, 2024

Location: Union, NJ -- Union HS
Color Guard

December 1, 2024

Location: Atlanta, GA (site TBD)
Brass

December 8, 2024

Location: Fort Worth, TX -- R.L. Paschal HS

Full Corps Weekend Audition Camp

Performers who earn a callback at a November satellite camp or via video screening are required to attend the December camp to complete their audition process. (Those who enroll after the one-day camp dates can audition for the first time at December Camp)

December 20 - 22, 2024

Location: Oak Creek HS, Oak Creek, WI
Full Corps

Production Camps

Madison Scouts are required to attend the following production camps.

January 17 - 19, 2025

Location: Oak Creek HS, Oak Creek, WI
Percussion/Brass

February 14 - 16, 2025

Location: Oak Creek HS, Oak Creek, WI
Brass

April 25 - 27, 2025

Location: TBD
Full Corps
For further information contact:
David Lofy
Corps Director

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