April 1st, 2026
Welcome to our series, Spotlighting Wisconsin! This series spotlights arts organizations across the state (including some of our wonderful grantees), and showcases the amazing work they do in their communities, along with sharing the why, or what drives them as an organization to do the work they do.
ConneXion Performing Arts
Milwaukee
After identifying the need for an all age ensemble in the Milwaukee / Chicago area, we asked, "What needs to be done to make that happen?" We believe that the life-changing experience of being a part of a Drum and Bugle Corps — discipline, teamwork, and self-expression — should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial ability. That’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where education and passion drives every decision we make.
Our Vision:
To provide avenues and performance opportunities where passion fuels purpose, where every member has the opportunity to grow through music, and where accessibility removes barriers so that talent, dedication, and heart — not circumstance — determine success. We envision a future where the marching arts are open to all, and serve as a launching pad for confidence, connection, and lifelong impact.
Our Mission Statement:
To create opportunity and accessibility through music and education that empowers members to be the best version of themselves.
Our members travel from all across Wisconsin — and even from the Illinois border — to be here. They come from different backgrounds, different experience levels, and different stages of life, ranging from ages 13 to 55. But they all show up for the same reason: to be part of something bigger than themselves.
This is our first year, but there’s something powerful about building a program from the ground up — learning together, growing together, and creating a space where everyone belongs. It’s not just about performing — it’s about the connections, the progress, and the shared moments along the way.
Whether it’s your first step into the activity or a return to something you love, there’s a place for you here.
And this is only the beginning.
Upcoming Events
Our rehearsals are Saturdays only.
We are performing at 3 Drum Corps International events this summer at Rockford IL, Whitewater WI and Dekalb IL.
