Upcoming Events
IPA MOVE clinic- Sponsored by The Breakdown and Chops Percussion.
Join us at Westfield HS for a FREE movement and performance clinic- IPA MOVE! This is part of the Percussion Forward Clinic Series, brought to you by Chops Percussion, The Breakdown and the Indiana Percussion Association.
9:00 AM Technique Block
10:30 AM Intro to Improvisation
11:00 AM Choreography Block
Susie Harloff and the Breakdown Camp team have an inspiring day of learning and fun focused on performance movement for all IPA member school students. staff and directors. The clinic is FREE and both students and instructors are encouraged to participate! Register today.
Click here to learn more about The Breakdown.
It's Not a Xylophone- Drew Tucker Clinic
Part of the Percussion forward Clinic Series, brought to you by Chops Percussion and IPA.
Girls March: Midwest
Girls March: Midwest will take place Friday June 5th through Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Students will attend camp at Franklin Community High School (2600 Cumberland Dr, Franklin, IN 46131).
Camp Starts Friday June 5th and tuns through Sunday June 7th.
Percussion State Finals - Indiana State University Hulman Center
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $20.00/ticket +$1 facility fee
Students and Seniors (65+): $15.00/ticket +$1 facility fee
Family of 4 Pack: $60 +$4 facility fee
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
Ticketing
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster
Tickets are only available via mobile access. Patrons will need a smart phone to access all tickets purchased on site or through Ticketmaster
$20/adults - $15/Seniors/Students - $64/Family 4 pack - Children under 6 free (all tickets have a $1 facility fee added by Hulman Center when purchasing)
Event parking garage is available for $5 per vehicle - IPA does not control these fees
Be sure to give yourself ample time to park, purchase tickets (pre-purchase is advised), and find a seat. Pre-purchasing online will allow immediate entry. The show will not wait for spectators running behind and the ticket office will not be able to get you through the ticket purchasing line in a hurry if you are running behind. Plan ahead!
Spectator Info:
Parking
All spectators/other staff will have the option to park in the ISU event parking garage (West of Hulman Center) for $5 OR find street parking elsewhere. CONVENTION CENTER PARKING GARAGE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK - please adhere to posted hours. Please note, campus parking lots must have proper credentials. NOTE: After turning on 9th St., all spectator traffic will be directed to turn LEFT on Cherry St. 9th Street is only open to unit vehicles and 1 director vehicle.
IPA State Finals - Clear Bag Policy!!
ISU Hulman Center will be adhering to their clear bag policy for all events including IPA STATE FINALS. Please pass this along to all spectators.
This will also apply to student performers coming back in to watch performances.
DIRECTIONS:
From the East:
Take I-70 West to Exit 11. Turn North onto US-46. At the T, turn left onto US-40/Wabash Ave. Buses/Trucks - Turn right onto 9th St. and follow IPA volunteer instructions for parking/unload. Spectators – turn right on 9th St., then left on Cherry St. to park in ISU Parking garage, corner of Cherry St. and 8th St.
From the South
Take US-41 North to Terre Haute. In approximately 2.5 miles after passing under I-70, turn right onto Ohio Blvd (one way). Buses/Trucks - Turn left onto 9th St. and follow IPA volunteer instructions for parking/unload.
Spectators – turn left onto 9th St then left on Cherry St. to park in ISU Parking garage, corner of Cherry St. and 8th St.
From the North
Take US-41 South to Terre Haute. At the courthouse, turn left onto Ohio Blvd (one way). Buses/Trucks - Turn left onto 9th St. and follow IPA volunteer instructions for parking/unload. Spectators – turn left onto 9th St then left on Cherry St. to park in ISU Parking garage, corner of Cherry St. and 8th St.
Judges
PSCA
Effect - Music - John Phillips, Ray Ulibarri
Music - Rick Rodriguez, Mike Leitzke
Timing and Penalties - Marc Zirille
PSA/PIA
Effect - Music - John Phillips, Clif Walker
Music - Rick Rodriguez, Jeff Prosperie
Effect - Visual - Bobby Jones, Jonathan Yoo
Visual - Kevin Bell, Pat Butler
Timing and Penalties - Marc Zirille
PSCO/PSCW
Effect - Music - Ray Ulibarri, Clif Walker
Music - Jeff Prosperie, Mike Leitzke
PSO/PIO/PSW/PIW
Effect - Music - Ray Ulibarri, Clif Walker
Music - Jeff Prosperie, Mike Leitzke
Effect - Visual - Bobby Jones, Jonathan Yoo
Visual - Kevin Bell, Pat Butler
Timing and Penalties - Ryan Shepherd
Winds State Finals - Avon
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $12.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $10.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Winds Judges
Music Analysis - Kyle Weirich & Andrew Cook
Overall Effect - Steven Page & Wes Pendergrass
Visual - Chris Frick & Greg Hamilton
Timing & Penalties - Shawn Humphries
Percussion State Prelims PSCA and PSCO - Decatur Central HS
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $12.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $10.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Judges
Effect Music: Jonathan Jadvani & Brian Nungaray
Music: Adam Bruce & Shelby Shelton
Timing & Penalties: Marc Zirille
Divisional Finals (Regional A & Festival) - Decatur Central HS
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $12.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $10.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Adam Wiencken & Matt Black
Effect - Visual - Ryan Lee & Tony Cimino
Music - Joe Hobbs & Ryan Kilgore
Visual - Sean McElroy & Kim Kuhn
Timing and Penalties - Marc Zirille
Percussion State Prelims - PSA/PIA, PSO/PIO, PSCW/PSW/PIW - Avon HS
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $12.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $10.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Judges
A Class
Effect Music - Steven Page & Nathan Bushey
Effect Visual - Wes Pendergrass & Ben Firkus
Music - Ben Maughmer & Robert Dubinski
Visual - Chris Frick & Greg Hamilton
Open/World Class
Effect Music - Adam Wiencken & Matt Black
Effect Visual - Ryan Lee & Tony Cimino
Music - Joe Hobbs & Ryan Kilgore
Visual - Sean McElroy & Kim Kuhn
Timing and Penalties: Shawn Humphries
Winds State Prelims - Westfield High School
Spectator Info
Spectator entry door is Door #1
Spectator Parking in East Lots off Union Street and Hoover Street near Door #1.
Tickets
Adults: $12.00/ticket (+ $1.44 fee for CC)
Students and Seniors (65+): $10.00/ticket (+ $1.37 fee)
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
NOTE: Spectators wishing to stay to watch BOTH percussion invitational and Winds State Prelims will need to purchase the $12 State Prelims ticket - good for BOTH events! All percussion only spectators will be asked to leave after awards.
Spectator Info
Spectator Entry is Door #2 on the East side of the building off of Union Street.
Spectators parking in the bus lot need to park in the yellow lined spaces.
Accessible parking will be available just outside door #2.
Overflow spectator parking will be available at Westfield Middle school off of Hoover Street. A shuttle bus will be available throughout the event.
Winds Judges
Overall Effect - Marc Whitlock
Overall Effect - Kyle Weirich
Music Analysis - Steven Page
Music Analysis - John Bell
Visual - Michael Vaughn
Visual - Jonathan Hall
Timing & Penalties - Ryan Shepherd
Week 6 - Westfield High School
Spectator Info
Spectator entry door is Door #1
Spectator Parking in East Lots off Union Street and Hoover Street near Door #1.
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket (+ $1.37 fee for CC)
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket (+ $1.30 fee for CC)
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
NOTE: Spectators wishing to stay to watch BOTH percussion invitational and Winds State Prelims will need to purchase the $12 State Prelims ticket - good for BOTH events! All percussion only spectators will be asked to leave after awards.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Steven Page
Effect - Visual - Jonathan Hall
Music - Trevor Ervin
Visual - Michael Vaughn
Timing & Penalties - Ryan Shepherd
Week 5 - Franklin Community High School
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Nathan Bushey
Effect - Visual - Ben Firkus
Music - Luis Rivera
Visual - Sean McElroy
Timing & Penalties - Ryan Shepherd
Week 5 - Center Grove High School
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Spectator Info
Spectator Parking Entrance is off Stones Crossing Road at the Trojan Lane stop light.
The entry door for spectators will be Door 9.
Entry into the gym will be on the UPPER floor, either via stairs or elevator.
Concessions will be available.
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
Cash and Credit Card accepted at the door (credit card convenience fee will be added)
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - David England
Effect - Visual - Wes Pendergrass
Music - Jeff Brooks
Visual - Greg Hamilton
Winds Judges
Music Analysis - Richard Saucedo
Overall Effect - Wes Pendergrass
Visual - Greg Hamilton
Timing & Penalties - Shawn Humphries
Week 4 - Greenfield Central High School
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
We will take cash and card at the door, and one week before the event tickets will be on sale at gcmusic.ludus.com, those will also include a credit card processing fee.
Spectator Info
The entry door for spectators will be Door 42, at the front of the school on Broadway.
Entry into the gym will be on the UPPER floor, either via the elevator at the Mezzanine level, or via the stairs.
Concessions will be available.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Adam Wiencken
Effect - Visual - Jonathan Yoo
Music - Jesse Backes
Visual - Carrie Gentry
Overview - Lane Summerlin
Winds Judges
Overall Effect - Greg Mills
Music Analysis - Bryan Crisp
Visual - Carrie Gentry
Timing & Penalties - Shawn Humphries
Week 3 - Pendleton Heights High School
Parking
Parking off SR 38 (across from Wendy's)
Enter at door 11 (Auditorium Entrance)
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - John Phillips
Effect - Visual - Evan Hinds
Music - Charley Poole
Visual - Dave Giddens
Overview - Sean Carver
Timing & Penalties - Jeremy Lorton
Week 3 - Franklin Central High School
Spectator Info
Parking: North and west sides of the high school
Overflow parking available across the street at 'The Creek' church
Entrance: Door 8W "Performance Entrance"
Tickets
Adults $10 ($11.46 w/CC)
K-12/College/Seniors (65+) $8 ($9.40 w/CC)
Children 6 and Under Free
Cash and card will be accepted for ticket sales and concessions.
Spectator Entrance
Spectators will enter and exit the building via the “PERFORMANCE ENTRANCE” door 8W, on the
west side of the building.
Spectator Parking
Spectator parking will be along the north and west sides of the building. Enter off Franklin Road,
near the football stadium. We will have booster parent volunteers directing parking. Please refer
to the signs and attached maps for specific parking areas and traffic
Additional spectator parking is available across the street at ‘The Creek’ church.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Brian Blume
Effect - Visual - Jeff Gentry
Music - Jay Webb
Visual - Greg Hamilton
Overview - Josh Brickey
Timing & Penalties - Ryan Shepherd
Week 2 - Carroll High School
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - David England
Effect - Visual - Jonathan Hall
Music - Jesse Backes
Visual - Chris Frick
Overview - Jon Bay
Timing & Penalties - Jeremy Lorton
Week 2 - Noblesville High School
* Event Schedule and Logistics are subject to change
Parking
Entry will be at Gate 5
Parking available on the east side of the school
Tickets
Adults: $10.00/ticket
Students and Seniors (65+): $8.00/ticket
Children under 6 are free
School principals admitted free of charge with school credentials
No fees for tickets, but cash and cards are accepted.
Percussion Judges
Effect - Music - Chris Romanowski
Effect - Visual - Ben Firkus
Music - Jerry Noble
Visual - Sean McElroy
Overview - Cal Lennon
Winds Judges
Music Analysis - Al Lilly
Overall Effect - Tim Gray
Visual - Sean McElroy
Timing & Penalties - Shawn Humphries
