Tri-City Percussion 2026 Auditions

Presented by Tri-City Band Corps

Are you ready to take the stage in Dayton, Ohio for WGI Championships? Join us as we begin our journey to the 2026 season with the official Tri-City Percussion Auditions!

📆 Audition Dates:

DAY 1: Sunday, September 28, 2025
DAY 2: Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM)
📍 Location: San Jose Stratford – 3800 Blackford Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
🍴 Lunch Break: 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM (Lunch provided)

Open Call for Performers: All Experience Levels Welcome

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, we invite all percussionists and visual ensemble performers to attend one or both audition days. This is not just an audition — it's an educational experience. You'll receive hands-on instruction in:

Battery (Snare, Tenors, Bass, Cymbals)
Front Ensemble (Mallets, Synthesizer, Drum set, Auxiliary Percussion)
Visual Ensemble (Dancers, Performers)

Our award-winning instructional staff includes veterans of top DCI and WGI ensembles, offering an excellent opportunity to learn world-class techniques, improve your performance, and gain valuable audition experience.

About Tri-City Percussion

Since its founding in 2016, Tri-City Percussion has built a reputation for excellence and commitment to education in the indoor percussion activity. Recent competitive highlights include:

🥈 2nd Place – NCPA Championships (2025)
🥈 2nd Place – NCPA Championships (2024)
🥇 1st Place – WGI Merced (2020)
🥇 1st Place – NCPA Championships (2019)
🥇 1st Place – NCPA Championships (2018)

Important Information:

No experience is necessary. Everyone is encouraged to attend and learn — whether you're auditioning or just looking to grow as a performer.
All equipment will be provided. Bring your enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, comfortable clothing, and water!

Don't miss your chance to be part of something special. We’re looking for dedicated performers to help shape the 2026 Tri-City Percussion season — and we’d love to see you there.

Let’s make this season unforgettable.