Hey students, are you looking for a fun and exciting way to keep up your musical skills during the winter? The Webster Percussion Theatre (WPT) is just the place for you! We’re a percussion ensemble that provides a great platform for you to perform and learn. Don’t worry if you play a different instrument, we’d love to have you on board! You’ll have the opportunity to learn a new instrument and be a part of our awesome ensemble. So come join us at WPT and let’s make some music together! 🎶

A participant in the marching arts since 2008. As a member of the White Sabers, a DCAA-class Drum Corps, and won DCA world championships in 2013 and 2014. Earned his teaching degree at the Crane School of Music At SUNY Potsdam. Currently teaches elementary instrumental music in the Rochester City School District.

This will be his third year with the WPT and his first year acting as director of Webster Percussion Theatre.

Here’s a little story about the Webster Percussion Theatre (WPT). It all started in 2011, and boy, what a journey it’s been! In our very first year, we shot up to 2nd place at the New York State Indoor Percussion Championships. Not bad for beginners, huh?

In our second season, we decided to shake things up a bit. We moved from being a standstill unit to a moving one, competing with seasoned teams that had been in this class for years. And guess what? We finished in fourth place!

Fast forward to 2014, and we were ready for a new challenge. We took on the Independent Class and ended up as champions of the NYSPC PIA-SS class. Awesome!

After a brief hiatus, we made a comeback in the 2017 New York State Percussion Circuit competitive season. Under the leadership of Jerbrel Bowens, the Percussion Caption Head of the Webster Marching Band, we competed in the NYSPC Percussion Independent A class (PIA) in the 2019 season and rose to 2nd place!

We’ve continued and in recent years were under the direction of Tyrell Carver, another Percussion Caption Head of the Webster Marching Band.

This year, we are led by Phil Vona.

So, stay tuned for more exciting updates from WPT! 🎵

The cost varies year to year. Joining the WPT is an investment in a rewarding musical experience! Each season, the cost includes everything you need to shine on stage: instruments, equipment, uniforms, and even a celebratory banquet at the end of the season. Plus, we have a variety of fun fundraisers where you and your family can get involved. So come be a part of our musical family, we can’t wait to welcome you! 🎶