In early August, 121 current Madison Scouts members and over 30 new students concluded the summer semester of the newly created MadU virtual education program. These students developed their performance, personal, and creative skills through a variety of class offerings while demonstrating a commitment to the corps motto ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as they navigated the unexpected.

SUMMER SEMESTER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED

• 4077 hours of cumulative virtual learning
• The most active students participated in 80 sessions and activities throughout the summer
• The most active MadU participant, who wasn’t previously a member of the corps, participated in 59 sessions and activities
• Over 100 students participated at least once per week throughout the summer semester
• Students who participated in the music composition class submitted arrangements for review by Daniel Montoya Jr., the Scouts brass arranger. Three arrangements were selected to be performed by the Scouts brass line.
• 9 out of 10 participants ‘strongly recommend’ the MadU experience after completing the summer semester
• 12 MadU participants auditioned and earned performing roles in the 2021 Madison Scouts

“The opportunity to be a part of the Madison Scouts and the MadU program has given me such an insight into many aspects of the marching arts. Our sessions and masterclasses have allowed me to analyze myself as a leader, as a conductor, and as a peer to my fellow Madison Scouts...”

Kameron Lannan (19) - Madison Scouts, conductor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH1npOZaUaQ&feature=youtu.be

“...I’ve learned so much from MadU. I’ve started to learn baritone. I was inspired in ‘Fitness and Nutrition’ to begin running and eating better. The leadership classes have led me to really look at myself and grow as a person. Everything has been extremely positive and I really feel like part of the corps.”

Ty Thompson (16) - MadU, baritone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Y0lBuGvyQ&feature=youtu.be

FALL SEMESTER: NOW OPEN TO TEACHERS

The Madison Scouts and Forward Performing Arts are excited to announce that MadU will be returning for a fall semester, and is now available to performing arts educators and their students. Schools can purchase the MadU program for their students, which will grant them access to all live sessions and class recordings to be used as supplemental curriculum and lesson resources. Fall class offerings include:

• Music Composition: Daniel Montoya Jr., composer/brass arranger
• Drill Design: Noah Bellamy, visual designer
• Sound Design & Implementation: Aaron Tucker, audio caption manager
• Leadership: David Lofy, corps director
• Health & Fitness: Karl Koemmpel, visual educator and tri-athlete
• Careers in and beyond the performing arts: Nick Monzi, educational director
• Tonal Energy Masterclass: Albert Vela, Tonal Energy rep.

In addition to these classes, the Scouts education faculty will host bi-weekly masterclasses in the brass, color guard, percussion, and visual skill areas.

Interested educators should contact director@madisonscouts.org to set up a consultation session with Nick Monzi and David Lofy.

MadU FOR PERFORMERS

MadU is actively accepting new student participants who are interested in improving their performance skills, developing leadership capabilities, and gaining both group and individual instruction in their specific discipline. Educational tracks are available for brass players, woodwind players, battery percussionists, front ensemble percussionists, cymbal players, color guard (rifle, flag, sabre), and conductors.

In addition to developing your skills through course-work, students who purchase the 'All-Access' package will receive the opportunity to audition via video for the 2021 Madison Scouts.

*Audition option not available for woodwind performers.

Open enrollment begins August 27th and rolling admissions will continue through September 30th. Students can access class content modules and schedule private virtual lessons at times that best fit their schedules. Students are required to have basic internet service, a computing device with a web camera, and their own instrument or equipment. Options for registration include:

ALL-ACCESS
Tuition: $500 for first-time students; $250 for returning MadU students

• Biweekly individual lessons with MadU/Madison Scouts educators
• Live, section-specific masterclasses
• Access to the MadU/Madison Scouts member community and social events
• Unlimited access to live and recorded MadU seminars, hosted by Madison Scouts leadership and designers
• MadU t-shirt, Madison Scouts t-shirt, lanyard, and wristband (returning students receive MadU tee)
• Audition for the 2021 Madison Scouts - materials, evaluation, and feedback

CLASS-ONLY ACCESS
Tuition: $250 for first-time students; $125 for returning MadU students

• Unlimited access to live and recorded MadU seminars, hosted by Madison Scouts leadership and designers.
• MadU t-shirt

Students in need of financial assistance should contact director@madisonscouts.org

To register as a performer, first complete the MadU interest form at :

MadU INTEREST FORM

Once complete, you can purchase the program tuition:

MadU TUITION