Kids in the Rotunda

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M.O.D. Media Productions

Black Star Drum Line participants during filming for the 2021 Madison Area Music Association awards program.

media release: Black Star Drum Line – Saturday, September 27  

Discover the excitement of being in a drum line! This program introduces kids to the dynamic world of drum lines, explaining the different battery sections and the unique role each drummer plays.  

Help celebrate Bucky Badger’s 85th Birthday with a special performance from the UW Varsity Band, UW Cheer Squad and Bucky after the first Black Star Drum Line performance at 10:20am in Overture Hall Main Lobby. Afterward, families are invited to march along in the parade down State Street!

Kids in the Rotunda is Madison’s FREE, family-friendly Saturday arts performance series, featuring local artists on the Rotunda Stage. 

Overture Center’s Kids in the Rotunda series is designed to captivate families of all ages. From renowned folk singers to drum lines and hilarious kid-friendly improv to vibrant Indian dance, our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. While tailored for children ages nine and younger, these performances will mesmerize both kids and adults alike.  

Free 45-minute performances are held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. All virtual performances and the 1 p.m. performances 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.

The series includes a livestream option once a month as well as Art After Overture at the Madison Public Library and yoga with little om BIG OM after select performances. Follow the Kids in the Rotunda Facebook page or Overture’s Kids in the Rotunda web page for details.