After two successful seasons of competing in WGI’s Independent A class in 2017 and 2018, IMPACT Percussion is excited to announce the ensemble will begin competing in WGI’s Independent Open class starting in 2019.
“The entire organization is extremely excited about moving to Open class. This is a big step for our ensemble, and the decision was taken very seriously. After months of discussion, our administrative, design, and instructional teams decided this was the right move for the group, and now is the right time to make the move. From the overall show design, the level of instruction, and the overall member experience – we are planning to take things to a higher level in 2019,” says Josh Peterson, IMPACT Percussion Director.
The move to Open class comes five months after IMPACT Percussion won the gold medal in the Independent A class at the 2018 WGI Percussion World Championships. WGI confirmed and approved the reclassification this week.
IMPACT Percussion will hold auditions for the 2019 season on November 3rd & 4th, and November 10th & 11th. Visit our 2019 Auditions Page for more info!