The OHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble provides an opportunity for all students to develop their musical, marching, and life skills through the art of percussion performance.  We hope to instill a strong sense of perseverance,  dedication,  personal achievement, growth, self-confidence, music appreciation, and a strong work ethic through the pursuit of a high level of music performance in a group setting.

Over the period of appx. 5 months, your child will be given basic to advanced instruction in the area of percussion.  This includes the proper techniques involved to play the various instruments and marching techniques.  This training will be expanded into a 5 to 6 minute production, including music and motion.

Our Indoor Units compete in a circuit, similar to a league in sports.  While each circuit makes its own rules, and has it's own judges, they usually conform to those rules set by Winter Guard International (WGI).  The circuit in which we are primarily participating, is the  Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC).  FFCC holds many competitions, or "events" across the state of Florida.  At the end of each season, FFCC holds a championship which will be the conclusion of our competitive season.  

There are many different categories in which groups can compete.

First, each category is divided into either scholastic or independent.  In order for a group to compete as scholastic, all of it's members must currently be enrolled in the same school, or school district.  Upon defining either scholastic or independent status, the groups are then placed into levels.  These levels are AA, A, Open, and World.

Performances are usually held on weekends; events primarily take place on Saturdays.  Start times vary and are decided by the host.  

We hope that this information is useful ~ and may answer some questions you might have. If you have further question, or require additional information, please feel free to contact Rick Nielson (727.667.2041) or Kristen Murrel (727.515.9118).