Pana Percussion Institute 2026
July 6 to 9, Wadsworth Performing Arts Center
Experience the incredibly diverse world of percussion!
PPI offers a total percussion experience for middle school, high school, and pre-college percussionists. Many PPI attendees have gone on to attend top tier music programs and are now performing professionally.
Please email us with any questions about PPI 2026!
PPI 2026 is a total percussion experience for
beginner to advanced students!
PPI 2026 offers a wide selection of focus groups including marching, orchestral, drum set, marimba, world, timpani, and snare. Students will participate in percussion ensembles and attend masterclasses given by a range of diverse guest clinicians. Our world class faculty offer unique insight into the world of percussion. Students may also sign-up for one private lesson with their choice of faculty.
All students perform in the PPI 2026 Showcase Concert!
PANA PERCUSSION INSTITUTE - JULY 6 to 9, 2026
FEES: $250 per student for four days (9am - 4pm)
Includes lunch, recital, access to equipment, camp t-shirt, and tuition
Download the PPI 2026 Flyer here!
CLINICS & MASTERCLASSES
Pana Percussion Quartet members and guest clinicians will present clinics, masterclasses, and panel discussions on a wide range of percussion instruments, techniques, and performance related topics.
FOCUS GROUPS
Marimba
Concert Percussion
Timpani
Drum set
Marching
Snare Drum
World Percussion
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Percussion Ensemble
Marching
World Music
COMPETITIONS
Marimba Solo
Snare Drum Solo
PRIVATE LESSONS
Students have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one lessons with their choice of Pana Faculty members.
WARMUP & CHOP BUILDER
Live instructor-lead pad warmups (chop builder). Learn how professionals warm up, develop, and maintain technique.