SCPA is an all volunteer nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public purposes. The specific purpose of this corporation is to promote the growth of the percussive arts through competition, performance and educational activities and to encourage goodwill, good sportsmanship and camaraderie through such activities.
Our Handbook: A helpful reference and a must-read for all directors, instructors, and performers.
Each year SCPA awards $4,000 in scholarships to four talented young performers/composers within the SCPA community to help offset some of the expense of pursuing their dreams.
Interested participants can view full details at our Composition Scholarship page, and specific category details at the links below.
To submit your work and scholarship application, please visit our composition scholarship submission form.
Board of Directors
Emily Barclay - [email protected]
Mike Jackson - [email protected]
Ken McGrath - [email protected]
Diana Petersen - [email protected]
Caleb Rothe - [email protected]
Kevin Shah - [email protected]
Larney Staton - [email protected]
Jim Wunderlich - [email protected]
Operations Manager
Kelly Rothe - [email protected]
Mailing Address
Southern California Percussion Alliance
1030 N. Mountain Avenue, Suite 338
Ontario, CA 91762
Founding Members (circa 1997)
Luis Echeverria
Pete Ellison
Ike Jackson
Mike Jackson
Caleb Rothe
Mark Stone
Jim Wunderlich
4 months ago
SCPA Championships tickets are on sale now!
Here are all the details you need to know:
*Note: If someone wants to attend both World Class Finals and A/Open Class Finals, a combo ticket will be available as an “add-on” to a World Class Finals ticket purchase.
We anticipate a large spectator turnout for all Championships events. Once ticket sales meet the capacity limit, sales will close, and no additional tickets will be made available. Please encourage your parents and supporters to purchase tickets as soon as possible.
4 months ago
SCPA is pleased to share that details for the 2025 SCPA Composition Scholarship are now available and the application window is now open.
We are excited to announce that for 2025 we will award a total of $4,000 in scholarships to four talented young composers.
Two categories of composition scholarships will be offered: Ensemble Series compositions featuring original works for virtually any type of ensemble and Battery Series compositions featuring original works for battery percussion ensemble. Two scholarships will be awarded to scholastic performers and two to independent performers.
Current high school seniors and high school graduates are encouraged to consider submitting an original and never previously performed or debuted work for the chance to earn one of the four scholarships to help fund whatever opportunities or goals they desire. The recipient of each scholarship will be announced at SCPA Championship Finals.
For details about the contest, award prizes, submission requirements, and eligibility information head to scpa.live/scholarship and get started on your original composition today!
5 months ago
Tickets for all regular season events are now on sale! Our online ticket hub can be found at scpa.live/tickets.
We expect high turnouts for most of our events, so we recommend taking advantage of the advance purchase option. In-person, day-of tickets may also be available (space permitting), but there is no guarantee.
Also, please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed for general admission events. Spectators are strongly encouraged to be seated at least 15 minutes before a scheduled performance.
10 months ago
SCPA is pleased to announce that registration for the 2025 season will begin on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
Registration will launch in phases, with an exclusive initial window for each class:
During these exclusive windows, ensembles are able to register for a maximum of three regular-season shows and Championships.
At 3:00 P.M., registration will be open for all classes, and ensembles can add additional shows. Performance order will be determined by registration date.
Please be sure to read through the Participant Handbook in its entirety prior to registration.
1 year ago
The SCPA Summit for 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Embassy Suites Ontario Airport and the RSVP form is now available.
If you are the primary representative for your ensemble, please RSVP right away. Only those who RSVP and attend the Summit will be eligible for a director badge. Walk-ups are welcome to attend but will not be eligible for a badge. Primary representatives will need to show a photo ID at Summit check-in and for badge pick-up at your ensemble's first event in 2025.
Each attendee may represent only one ensemble, and each ensemble may have a single primary representative. Other representatives are welcome to RSVP and attend as well but are not badge-eligible.
We ask that primary representatives register by Friday, May 24th so we can plan for the appropriate number of attendees. Thank you.
1 year ago
SCPA Championships tickets are on sale now!
Here are all the details you need to know:
All Championships tickets will be sold exclusively online at scpa.live/tickets or via a QR code on-site. No Championships tickets will be sold in person.
All Prelims and Semifinals events (including PSJ Finals) will be general admission. Seating for these events is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $25 per event.
A Class and Open Class Finals* will be general admission as well. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $25.
World Class Finals* seats will be individually ticketed. Spectators will select their seats at the time of purchase. Tickets are $50-$30.
*Note: If you’d like to attend both World Class Finals and A/Open Class Finals, a combo ticket will be available as an “add-on” to a World Class Finals ticket purchase.
We are anticipating a large spectator turnout for all Championships events. Once ticket sales meet the capacity limit, sales will close, and no additional tickets will be made available. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets well in advance.
1 year ago
SCPA is pleased to share that details for the 2024 SCPA Composition Scholarship are now available and the application window is now open.
We are excited to announce that for 2024 we will award a total of $4,000 in scholarships to four talented young composers.
Two categories of composition scholarships will be offered: Ensemble Series compositions featuring original works for virtually any type of ensemble and Battery Series compositions featuring original works for battery percussion ensemble. Two scholarships will be awarded to scholastic performers and two to independent performers.
Current high school seniors and high school graduates are encouraged to consider submitting an original and never previously performed or debuted work for the chance to earn one of the four scholarships to help fund whatever opportunities or goals they desire. The recipient of each scholarship will be announced at SCPA Championship Finals.
For details about the contest, award prizes, submission requirements, and eligibility information head to scpa.live/scholarship and get started on your original composition today!
1 year ago
SCPA is pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 season will begin on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.
Registration will launch in phases, with an exclusive initial window for each class:
During these exclusive windows, ensembles are able to register for a maximum of three regular-season shows and Championships.
At 3:00 P.M., registration will be open for all classes, and ensembles can add additional shows. Performance order will be determined by registration date.
Please be sure to read through the Participant Handbook in its entirety prior to registration.
1 year ago
The schedule for the inaugural SCPA Symposium is now live and ready for your exploration! This eagerly awaited event promises a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and networking opportunities for indoor percussion enthusiasts like you. Visit our Symposium Schedule page for a comprehensive breakdown of presenters, speakers, session descriptions, and session times.
To make the most of this symposium, we're excited to introduce you to Sched, our event management platform. If you've already registered, check your inbox for an email from Sched. This will be your ticket to creating your Sched account and building your custom schedule. With such a rich and diverse program, you might find yourself wishing you could be in multiple places at once! We recommend using a "divide and conquer" strategy with your team to ensure your program doesn’t miss out on any of the invaluable insights shared in each session.
Thank you for being a part of the SCPA community, and we look forward to seeing you at the Symposium!
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Scholastic Junior
2025 - Townsend JHS
2024 - Townsend JHS
2023 – Canyon Hills JHS
2022 – Dorothy McElhinney MS
2019 – Dorothy McElhinney MS
2018 – Dorothy McElhinney MS
2017 – Canyon Hills JHS
2016 – Dorothy McElhinney MS
2015 – Canyon Hills JHS
2014 – Canyon Hills JHS
2013 – Canyon Hills JHS
2012 – St. Genevieve ES
2011 – Alvarado IS
2010 – Townsend JHS
2009 – Canyon Hills JHS
2008 – El Roble IS
2007 – El Roble IS
2006 – Canyon Hills JHS
2005 – Alvarado IS
2004 – Canyon Hills JHS
2003 – Canyon Hills JHS
2002 – Alvarado IS
2001 – Canyon Hills JHS
Scholastic A
Upland HS - 2025
Los Alamitos HS - 2024
Mira Costa HS – 2023
Arroyo HS – 2022
Buena HS – 2019
South Hills HS – 2018
Chino HS – 2017
Aliso Niguel HS – 2016
Chaffey HS – 2015
Mission Viejo HS – 2014
Trabuco Hills HS – 2013
Etiwanda HS – 2012
Canyon HS (OC) – 2011
Trabuco Hills HS – 2010
South Hills HS – 2009
South Hills HS – 2008
South Hills HS – 2007
Los Alamitos HS – 2006
Loara HS – 2005
Loara HS – 2004
Loara HS – 2003
Loara HS – 2002
Buena HS – 2001
Scholastic Concert A
2025 - Los Altos HS
2024 - Eleanor Roosevelt HS
2023 – Chaffey HS
2022 – St. Genevieve Parish Schools
2019 – St. Genevieve Parish Schools
2018 – Etiwanda HS
2017 – Etiwanda HS
2016 – Etiwanda HS
2015 – South Hills HS
Independent A
ECR Independent - 2025
Cornerstone Percussion - 2024
Impulse – 2023
Cornerstone Percussion – 2022
Vegas Vanguard – 2019
Watchmen Percussion – 2018
Pasadena City College – 2017
Pasadena City College – 2016
Pasadena City College – 2015
Cornerstone Percussion – 2014
Cornerstone Percussion – 2013
Cornerstone Percussion – 2012
Riverside Independent – 2010
Vegas Vanguard – 2009
Full Force Percussion – 2008
Tulare Western – 2007
Vegas Vanguard – 2006
Scholastic Open
2025 - Rancho Cucamonga HS
2024 - Great Oak HS
2023 – Pacifica HS
2022 – Great Oak HS
2019 – Los Alamitos HS
2018 – La Quinta HS (W)
2017 – Vista Murrieta HS
2016 – Etiwanda HS
2015 – Los Alamitos HS
2014 – Fountain Valley HS
2013 – Arcadia HS
2012 – South Hills HS
2011 – Pacifica HS
2010 – South Hills HS
2009 – Pacifica HS
2008 – Pacifica HS
2007 – Pacifica HS
2006 – Pacifica HS
2005 – Pacifica HS
2004 – Cerritos HS
2003 – Pacifica HS
2002 – Ayala HS
2001 – Ayala HS
Independent Open
OCI - 2025
Meraki - 2024
Meraki – 2023
Gold Indoor Percussion – 2022
Élan Percussion – 2019
Odyssey Indoor Percussion – 2018
OCI – 2017
OCI – 2016
Élan Percussion – 2015
Élan Percussion – 2014
OCI – 2013
OCI – 2012
Pulse Percussion Open – 2011
Alternative Percussion – 2010
SDSU – 2009
Valley Independent – 2008
Valley Independent – 2007
Gold Percussion – 2006
Valley Independent – 2005
Scholastic Concert Open
2025 - Chaffey HS
2024 - Notre Dame HS
2023 – Chaffey HS
2022 – Notre Dame HS
2019 – Notre Dame HS
2018 – La Quinta HS (W)
2017 – Canyon HS (OC)
2016 – Canyon HS (OC)
2015 – Canyon HS (OC)
2014 – Canyon HS (OC)
2013 – Diamond Bar HS
2012 – Diamond Bar HS
2011 – Valencia HS
2010 – Notre Dame HS
2009 – James A. Garfield HS
2008 – James A. Garfield HS
2007 – Cerritos HS
2006 – Warren HS
2005 – Woodbridge HS
2004 – Mission Viejo HS
2003 – Ayala HS
2002 – Buena HS
2001 – Santa Margarita HS
Scholastic Concert World
Ayala HS - 2025
Ayala HS - 2024
West Ranch HS – 2023
West Ranch HS – 2022
Woodbridge HS – 2019
Ayala HS – 2018
Woodbridge HS – 2017
Woodbridge HS – 2016
Ayala HS – 2015
Woodbridge HS – 2014
Ayala HS – 2013
Woodbridge HS – 2012
Woodbridge HS – 2011
Woodbridge HS – 2010
Woodbridge HS – 2009
Woodbridge HS – 2008
Claremont HS – 2007
Woodbridge HS – 2006
Mission Viejo HS – 2005
Scholastic World
2025 - Ayala HS
2024 - Ayala HS
2023 – Ayala HS
2022 – Chino Hills HS
2019 – Chino Hills HS
2018 – Chino Hills HS
2017 – Chino Hills HS
2016 – Chino Hills HS
2015 – Ayala HS
2014 – Chino Hills HS
2013 – Chino Hills HS
2012 – Chino Hills HS
2011 – Arcadia HS
2010 – Chino Hills HS
2009 – Ayala HS
2008 – Mission Viejo HS
2007 – Mission Viejo HS
2006 – Mission Viejo HS
2005 – Mission Viejo HS
2004 – Mission Viejo HS
2003 – Mission Viejo HS
2002 – Mission Viejo HS
2001 – Mission Viejo HS
Independent World
RCC - 2025
Pulse Percussion - 2024
Pulse Percussion – 2023
Pulse Percussion – 2022
Broken City – 2019
RCC – 2018
Broken City – 2017
RCC – 2016
RCC – 2015
Pulse Percussion – 2014
RCC – 2013
RCC – 2012
RCC – 2011
Pulse Percussion – 2010
RCC – 2009
RCC – 2008
RCC – 2007
RCC – 2006
RCC – 2005
RCC – 2004
Black Knights – 2003
RCC – 2002
RCC – 2001
NOTE:
1997-2000, 2020-2021:
No Champions were declared
