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The WGI Percussion World Championships is the premier showcase for indoor percussion ensembles. The event is produced by WGI Sport of the Arts
which also produces the WGI Color Guard World Championships one week prior to the percussion event. Last year's WGI Championships drew 11,000
participants over two weekends, including more than 300 color guards and 170 percussion ensembles from 40 states and 4 countries.
The percussion contest features preliminary rounds in eight classes of competition, providing opportunities for units at all levels of expertise, from beginning to advanced. Scholastic units draw members from the same high school. Independent units draw members who are not necessarily affiliated with a particular school. Concert units do not include marching in their programs. Up to 15 units in each division advance to the Finals round, where medals are awarded to the top three finishers. WGI is focused on education and provides curriculum materials for classes in equipment, movement and design. WGI also provides a full educational program for instructors and judges. The organization promotes higher education by annually awarding $20,000 in academic scholarships to student performers. Winter guard and indoor percussion are the fastest growing of the marching arts, and high school marching bands benefit from the skills developed in these winter programs. 2010 Percussion Medalists
INDEPENDENT WORLD (PIW) 96.375 Pulse Percussion, Ontario, CA 96.250 Rhythm X, Columbus, OH 95.513 Music City Mystique, Nashville, TN INDEPENDENT OPEN (PIO) 93.863 Palmetto Percussion, Columbia, SC 93.288 STRYKE Percussion Ensemble, Palm Beach, FL 93.075 OC Indoor, Portland, OR INDEPENDENT A (PIA) 93.038 Dojo Percussion, Omaha, NE 91.300 Salem Blue Devils, Salem, NH 90.650 Craven, New Bern, NC SCHOLASTIC WORLD (PSW) 97.175 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, CA 96.750 Chino Hills HS, CA 95.500 Dartmouth HS, MA SCHOLASTIC OPEN (PSO) 96.450 South Hills HS, West Covina, CA 94.975 Pacifica HS, Garden Grove, CA 93.175 Upper Darby HS, Drexel Hill, PA SCHOLASTIC A (PSA) 96.713 Timber Creek HS, Erial, NJ 95.938 Kickapoo HS, Springfield, MO 95.550 Oceanside HS, CA SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD (PSCW) 95.875 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, CA 93.875 Muscle Shoals HS, AL 91.425 Tunstall HS, Danville, VA SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN (PSCO) 94.400 Golden HS, CO 93.250 Portsmouth HS, NH 91.725 Hickory HS, Chesapeake, VA Ticket Information
You may order tickets three ways:
• Online: Tickets are available at WGI.org. • By phone: The box office is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM (Eastern) at 1-866-589-7161. • By mail: Visit WGI.org to download a ticket order form. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the show. Related Events
• The Expo Tent — located just outside the spectator entrance — is your one-stop shop for the latest merchandise from WGI partners and sponsors and the place to buy your World Championship souvenirs.
• On Saturday, April 17, Remo will host a drum circle in the parking lot outside the Expo Tent. The event will take place in the time between Open and World Class finals and is being facilitated by Bongo Boy Music School. • On Sunday, April 18 at 10:00 AM, four-time snare drum champion Jeff Queen will host a FREE clinic at UD Arena. The class will include Jeff's secrets on ways to play faster, various tricks, proper practice techniques, audition preparation and solo construction Photo and Video Policy
• No video cameras are allowed inside the arenas.
• Small, non-professional, single frame "point & shoot" cameras are allowed into all venues. However, use of "Professional Cameras" are prohibited, unless the user has appropriate media credentials and prior written approval from Winter Guard International. Any camera that has a detachable lens or lens that extends to four (4) or more inches is considered a "Professional Camera" and thus prohibited. As safety is paramount to all performers, any type of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Family, friends and fans may take still photos of WGI events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed or publicly displayed without the written permission of Winter Guard International. WGI defines public display as a web site, printed publication or physical location where the public at large can gain access to one or more images of a WGI participating group in performance. Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in the stands are also not allowed. Future Dates
2010: April 8-10 Color Guard / April 15-17 Percussion
2011: April 7-9 Color Guard / April 14-16 Percussion 2012: April 12-14 Color Guard / April 19-21 Percussion 2013: April 11-13 Color Guard / April 18-20 Percussion For More Information
Web: WGI.org
Email: Bart Woodley, Marketing Manager Mail: 2405 Crosspointe Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45342 Phone: 937-247-5919 Ticket Line: 866-589-7161 Also view information about WGI Color Guard World Championships 
WGI Sport of the Arts is the governing body for the indoor color guard and percussion activities. Hosting regionals, culminating with World Championships in April, WGI is the premier organization for pageantry and education. The Sport of the Arts brings music to life through competitive performance, creating a positive and exhilarating experience for everyone involved. For more information visit WGI.org.
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