(2019 Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble)
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INVITATION TO AUDITION
MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble, an honour group for percussion majors 14 to 24. The 2026 Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble will form the percussion section for the 2026 DWCWO. Participation in the WCPE for successful applicants is included in the DWCWO $90 fee. The ensemble will rehearse from Sunday, May 10th to Friday, May 15th in Niagara Falls, culminating with a feature concert in the Peller Estates Ballroom, Niagara Falls Convention Centre.
The 2026 WCPE will partner with Woodshed Percussion in the preparation and presentation of percussion ensemble and wind band masterworks. All WCPE musicians will receive masterclasses from an esteemed industry professional/university instructor.
Auditions close on January 22, 2026.
Participation in the WCPE includes eligibility for some of more than $50,000 of industry-sponsored scholarships.
Accommodations for out-of-town honour ensemble members have been arranged at the Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Suites in Niagara Falls. Honour ensemble members are encouraged to stay at the hotel, but ARE NOT required to do so.
MusicFest is subsidizing the cost to have participants reside close to the rehearsal locations. Because of this subsidy, they are limited to members of the honour groups and can only be booked through the MusicFest Canada office. These arrangements are limited to six (6) nights only. For those wishing to stay at the Niagara Fallsview Hotel & Suites, the cost is $570.00 for the week. If you have a preference for the person sharing the room, that can be indicated on your online registration if you are accepted into the ensemble.
Check In: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Check Out: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00am
Transportation to and from Niagara Falls is the responsibility of each individual musician. Any honour ensemble member travelling by air to Toronto will be met promptly by MusicFest staff either wearing a MusicFest T-shirt and/or carrying a MusicFest sign. We will provide ground transportation to the hotel (and back).
Percussionists wishing to audition for WCPE/DWCWO should utilize the Audition Procedures (below) described under the DWCWO banner.
