Forward Performing Arts

03/03/2026

In case you missed it: Voting for the first round of Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) nominees is OPEN!
➡️ Your MAMA is excited to share how YOU can vote -- and our area is well-represented!
☑️Create a quick Broadjam login to vote (broadjam.com/wami)
☑️Voting is free
☑️First round voting ends March 18

Congrats to all the nominees!

02/28/2026

Established in 1953, Drums On Parade has stood as the longest-running show in the activity, and on July 24, the tradition continues at Mansfield Stadium.

Featuring:
The Cavaliers, C**t Cadets, Genesis, Govenaires, Madison Scouts, Pacific Crest, Phantom Regiment, Santa Clara Vanguard, and Seattle Cascades.

This isn’t just another tour stop.
It’s history — and it’s still being written.

📍 Mansfield Stadium
🎟️ Tickets available now at dci.org

Be in the stands when it lands.

12/03/2025

Looking for youth drummers 9-19 years old!
Sign up for Winter Academy today!!!
Black Star Drum Line Performance Group

11/10/2025

08/01/2025

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10/01/2024

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Can you believe we are only days away from the first Kids in the Rotunda of the season? I am so excited to be back in the Rotunda this Saturday, October 5, with long-time performers Black Star Drum Line Performance Group!

Discover the excitement of being in a drum line! A description of the different battery sections in a drum line and the role each drummer plays in the ensemble. Kids in the audience will get the opportunity to come up and play with the drum line during the performance. We will then play some of our signature drum cadences for every one to dance for a super funky good time!

As always, the 1pm performance will be ASL interpreted! Learn about accessibility at Overture: https://www.overture.org/visit/accessibility/

06/20/2024

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06/10/2024

With Madison Scouts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/29/2024

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12/20/2023

One thing I do for my drum students is set up their kits for them so the can practice on a kit with all compents working. They also learn how to set up their kit.

This is Luca Bentley, my youngest student and a huge Clyde Stubblefield fan. He is uber talented and becoming a multi-istrumentalist at 8 years old!!

Wish I had this set up when I was 8 years old.