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Arcadia Percussion has multiple competitive ensembles, varying between 2-3. Each group is named for its respective competitive division: World Line (Advanced) & A Line (Intermediate). The World Line performs with the marching band in the fall, and all ensembles compete in the spring in WGI and SCPA competitions, as well as support the concert band and orchestra ensembles in concert performances. The percussion ensembles are led by nationally acclaimed designers and instructional staff.
Percussion ensembles consist of marching battery (snare, multi-tenor, and bass drums) and front ensemble (marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, synthesizers, auxiliary percussion, drum set and timpani).
AHS Percussion Photo Link: https://www.arcadiamusic.photography/PERCUSSION
A Line – Intermediate Percussion: For fall season, A Line marches in the Arcadia Festival of Bands parade and performs at the percussion showcase. A Line competes during spring indoor percussion season at SCPA (Southern California Percussion Alliance) events. They also travel to one competition outside the Southern California area. The students' work ethic and dedication have resulted in great success through the years at indoor competitions earning awards and medals.
World Line – Advanced Percussion: The World Line is the Arcadia Marching Band percussion section. They perform throughout the fall in band reviews, field show tournaments, home football games, and the Arcadia Festival of Bands.
During the spring this group performs at the highest scholastic level in both SCPA and WGI competitions. The student and instructor commitment produces great success in competition in California, and they are consistent SCPA regional finalists and medalists. World Line has been a finalist at WGI National Championships every year since they started competing at the national level in the 2001-2002 season.
In 2010-11, the World Line was the National Champion, earning the gold medal at the WGI National Championships in Dayton, Ohio, with their show entitled "Rise." They were also the regional SCPA champions and WGI gold medalists.
In 2026, World Line won the gold medal at the SCPA Championship Finals in San Bernardino with their show "Rite | After".
Southern California Percussion Alliance (SCPA): https://scpa.live/
Winter Guard International (WGI): www.wgi.org
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