Kids in the Rotunda

Black Star Drum Line

Young adults in orange shirts playing marching snare drums.

Saturday, October 21

9:30am, 11am & 1 pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

This program shows kids what it’s like to be in a drum line by providing a description of the different battery sections and the role each drummer plays in the ensemble. Kids in the audience will get the opportunity to come on stage and play with the drum line during the performance. The group will then play some of their signature drum cadences for everyone to dance to for a super funky good time!

The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, Mar. 30 and Apr. 27. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.

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In addition, Little Om Big Om Yoga will lead youngsters in free family-friendly yoga sessions at 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Meet the Artists

Four young people in bright orange t-shirts performing on Rotunda Stage with drums and mallets.

Black Star Drum Line

Black Star Drum Line! Now in its 15th performance season, was created and founded in 2008 by two-time grammy nominated drummer and educator, Joey B. Banks, to give kids in the Madison community an opportunity for creative expression through the "Percussive Arts". Director Joey B. Banks incorporates diversity, respect for self and others, unity and mastery as the core elements of the youth development model he developed working as a youth development professional for over 30 years in the Madison area. The drum line has done over 1000 performances in the State of Wisconsin for thousands of drum line fans alike. This years Kids In The Rotunda is #12 for us and we are super excited to be here today to perform for all of you!!!

Upcoming Kids in the Rotunda Events

  • April 4

    Saturday

    Trinity Irish Dance Academy

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Trinity Irish Dance Academy

    Overture Hall Main Lobby

    Get ready for a high-energy showcase that will leave you breathless! In this performance, you’ll witness the incredible talent of Trinity students, some as young as 3.5 years old, as they bring traditional Irish steps and vibrant choreography to life on stage.

    Multiple Showtimes
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  • April 11

    Saturday

    Limanya Drum and Dance

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Limanya Drum and Dance

    Rotunda Stage

    Performing traditional music from Guinea and Mali, West Africa, Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble incorporates song, dance, drum and theater into high-energy entertainment for all audiences.

    Multiple Showtimes
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  • April 18

    Saturday

    Duke Otherwise

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Duke Otherwise

    Rotunda Stage

    Don’t miss the wildly entertaining Duke Otherwise! This playful wordsmith, spirited performer and captivating tap dancer brings music and laughter to audiences of all ages.

    Multiple Showtimes
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  • April 25

    Saturday

    Lullaby Project

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Lullaby Project

    Rotunda Stage

    Join local musicians and teaching artists for a very special day of sharing songs created for the little ones in your life.

    Multiple Showtimes
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Thank you to our Kids in the Rotunda Sponsors

Funding provided by Madison Gas & Electric, American Girl's Fund for Children, the Evjue Foundation – the charitable arm of the Capital Times, UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Au Pair in America with additional funding from Ian’s Pizza, Exact Sciences Corporation, Nelnet and contributions from Overture Center for the Arts.