About

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.


Please be sure to download the 2012 Participant Handbook (pdf download), a must-read for all directors, instructors, and performers. It may be helpful to carry a hard copy with you at competitions for reference.



  • No circuit membership fees

  • No evaluation shows

  • Cloud-based system for judge commentary

  • WGI format, judging sheets & rules

  • Judges are flown in from around the country

  • No scheduling conflicts with SoCal WGI Regionals or WGI Championships

  • One show minimum requirement to attend Championships (applies to Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and San Diego counties)



Awards sponsors provide product for top placements:


Remo Drum HeadsVic Firth Drum SticksYamaha DrumsEvans Drum HeadsPro Mark Drum SticksZildjian CymbalsPearl DrumsInnovative Percussion, Inc.Sticktape