*This page contains details and dates for the 2024 season.
What is in Dayton, OH?
The WGI Percussion World Championships are held mid-April every year in Dayton, OH. The best indoor percussion ensembles in the world attend this event to perform and compete.
When is the Dayton trip for the 2024 season?
IMPACT Percussion will be traveling to Dayton, OH Tuesday, April 16 – Sunday, April 21, 2024. Members should plan to miss school that Tuesday – Friday.
How will members get to Dayton?
All members and staff will be flying to Dayton, OH. Members will be responsible for booking their own plane ticket. However, staff members can help members book flights if they need assistance. Members should book their flights as early as possible to avoid higher prices. Although the entire group will not be on the same flight, IMPACT’s Administrative Team tracks all flights and travel itineraries for the entire ensemble to keep track of every member and staff.
What airport(s) should members fly into?
All members and staff must fly into DAY (Dayton International Airport) or CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport). If a member books a flight to another airport, they will be responsible for getting to our hotel on their own after arriving, and getting back to the airport at the end of our trip.
What time should I arrive and depart to and from Dayton?
All members should arrive at DAY or CVG on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 no later than 10 pm. We will begin picking members and staff up around 5/6 pm to take everyone to the hotel.
All members should schedule their departing flight from DAY or CVG on Sunday, April 21, 2024 no earlier than 5 am. (We will take members to the airport right after World Class Finals finishes on Saturday, April 20th).
When we arrive in Dayton, how will we be getting around?
IMPACT Percussion will rent four 15 passenger vans for the members, staff, and support staff to use for transportation while we are in Dayton.
Where will we be staying?
IMPACT Percussion will be staying at a hotel in the Dayton or Cincinnati area. The exact location is being finalized, but we will stay in hotels that Tuesday – Friday night.
Where will we be performing?
WGI World Championships are held at the University of Dayton and surrounding facilities. We will share specific details with members as WGI releases the performance venues for 2024.
Will food be provided while in Dayton?
IMPACT Percussion will provide / facilitate a limited number of meals while we are in Dayton. A detailed breakdown of covered meals will be made available before the trip. Members should expect to pay for most meals on their own.
I am concerned about missing four days of school for this trip.
The staff completely understands this concern. It is important to let your teachers know about this trip as soon as possible. You may be able to receive and complete assignments early, or complete make-up assignments, etc. Thousands of students from across the country attend this event every year, and you can do it too. As long as you are proactive about communicating this trip, you should be just fine. Members of IMPACT’s Administrative Team can also speak with your teachers about this trip if they have any questions.
Below is a rough schedule for the trip:
Tuesday, April 16th: Travel Day
Wednesday, April 17th: Rehearsal Day
Thursday, April 18th: Open Class Prelims Competition
Friday, April 19th: Open Class Semis Competition
Saturday, April 20th: Open Class Finals Competition
Sunday, April 21st: Travel Back Home
More details will be available to all members as we get closer to the trip.
If you have any additional questions about the trip, please email admin@impactpercussion.org.