IGNITE Performing Arts

IGNITE Winter Percussion is holding open auditions for the 2024-25 season.

Eligibility

Auditions are open to anyone who meets the following WGI and IPA eligibility requirements:

• Not over 22 years of age as of 12:01 AM on April 1, 2025
• No outstanding debts with other WGI or IPA organizations
• No WGI or IPA scholastic marching percussion unit at your school

Dates

Our final clinic/audition dates:

• Monday, 12/9, 6-9PM
• Saturday, 12/14, 9AM-5PM
• Friday, 12/20, 6-9PM

Coming to multiple dates is helpful, but if you are there for any of these dates, you will be considered.

Location

Southwestern High School
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46235

Enter at Door #20 (west side of the building).

Season Calendar

Expect to rehearse most Saturdays from November 2 until April 12. You will not miss performances for your high school or college band program. We will work with you on other conflicts within reason. You will need to miss school on April 11-12 to travel to WGI World Championships. Take a look at some tentative key dates and locations below.

We will update this page when more is confirmed and give you a complete season rehearsal schedule once our facilities are confirmed.

Steps to Audition

1. Fill out the Google Form.
2. Pay your non-refundable $25.00 audition fee (this counts toward your $400 season fee)
3. Expect an email within 1 day of registration including…
   • Audition packet and other resources
   • More details about IGNITE and the 2025 season
   • Slack invite
4. Check Slack for updates and use it to communicate with about carpooling, questions, etc.
5. Show up ready to play, learn, and grow.