Madison Scouts Announce 2018 Program: 'Heart & Soul'

Madison Scouts Announce 2018 Program: 'Heart & Soul'

As described in the Scouts' press release: "An exploration of the heart's physicality and the spiritual influence of the soul."

Apr 6, 2018 by Andy Schamma
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The Madison Scouts have announced the name, show music, and design team of their 2018 program, "Heart & Soul." 

As described by the corps' official press release on Friday, the production is "an exploration of the heart's physicality and the spiritual influence of the soul."

Led by program coordinator Nick Monzi, the design team includes battery arranger James Sparling and visual designer Jack Pursifull and advising from longtime Drum Corps International judge Marie Czapinski.

"We're incredibly excited by the musical diversity, emotional depth, and visual intrigue of the production," Monzi said. "As a design team, we've fully embraced a culture of innovation while honing in on the very specific things that have personified excellence and excitement at the Madison Scouts."

Music selections for "Heart & Soul" include:

"You Are Variations" - Steve Reich

"Seranada Schizophrana" - Danny Elfman

"Rhyme of Taigu" - Zhou Long

"Shape of My Heart" - Sting

"Aurora Awakes" - John Mackey

"Ainadamar" - Osvaldo Golijov

"34 Klezma" - Snarky Puppy

"End of the Game" - Sting