The Warsaw Community High School Winter Percussion Ensemble placed first in its class at the Decatur Central Percussion Invitational at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis Saturday.
The ensemble won in the Concert Open class performing its show titled "Exit ... Stage Left". The show is based on the music of Canadian rock band Rush.
The WCHS Percussion Ensemble is a three-time state champion, five-time state runner-up, three-time bronze medalist and 14-time state finalist. The ensemble is under the direction of WCHS band director Mickey Ratliff and percussion instructor David Heroux.The WCHS Winter Percussion Ensemble next competes at the Norwell High School Invitational in Ossian Saturday and will host the Warsaw Winter Percussion Invitational in the Tiger Den March 5.
WCHS will also perform and compete in the Warsaw Invitational, which is also a fundraiser for the WCHS band program. The community is encouraged to attend the competition and support the ensemble on its home court.
For more information, contact the WCHS Music Office at 574-371-5037.
