Black Star Drum Academy Registration & Tuition

Black Star Drum Academy , a training program for those who aspire to join the Black Star Drum Line, is now accepting students of all skill levels for our in-person classes held at the Madison Youth Arts Center. Founded in 2019 by Director, Joey B. Banks, the Academy's focus is to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive educational environment for any Wisconsin-based youth (8-18 years old) who wish to participate in the "percussive arts". Black Star Drum Academy curriculum includes: Marching Drum Techniques Drum Kit Ensemble & Individual Performance Music Theory - Rhythm Notation Team Building & Leadership Scholastic Achievement Career & Personal Development Community Service 2026 Training Sessions: BSDL WINTER ACADEMY (for beginners and current drum line members) Mondays, January 5 - March 30 (no class Jan. 19, MLK Day) Tuition $250.00 BSDL SPRING TRAINING (for current drum line members and accepted offers) Mondays, April 6 - June 22 Tuition $250.00 BSDL PERFORMANCE SEASON (Black Star Drum Line Members) June 29 - October 19 Tuition $350.00