West Kentucky Percussion Festival

04/20/2026

04/09/2026

I am asking anyone that attended the most recent West Kentucky Percussion Festival that is willing to write a letter of support about the festival, please message me here and I will send instructions. Thanks.

04/05/2026

That’s a wrap on the West Kentucky Percussion Festival 2026! 🥁

As I close the books on this year’s event, I want to extend a thank you to our 50 incredible sponsors who made this possible.

A special shout-out goes to Joel Watson, Tyler Casey, and the Muhlenberg County Band Boosters - your support was greatly appreciated.

While there are many more thank-yous and announcements to come, my focus is now shifting toward the upcoming 2026 marching band season at kyband.com.

Check out the combined photo gallery featuring over 800 shots of the action!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/kypercussion/collections/72157724813525813/

2026 West Kentucky Percussion Festival

04/04/2026

Photo Gallery - Vibraphone Clinic with Dr. Josh Smith

West Kentucky Percussion Festival 2026 - Dr. Joshua Smith - Vibraphone Clinic

03/22/2026

I have so many people to thank over the next few days—and lots of great pictures to share!

After 16 months of planning, the 2026 West Kentucky Percussion Festival has finally come and gone. We had over 350 preregistered students, plus over 50 staff members and clinicians. On top of that, more than 200 additional students and parents came through the admissions desk Saturday morning. With the help of the Muhlenberg County Bands and Band Boosters, we welcomed over 625 participants throughtout the day!

I’m so grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

If you have photos of your students from the festival, please feel free to share them with me—I’d love to see them!

Stay tuned… I’ll be sharing details about 2027 in the next day or two.

03/19/2026

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uDHQr91Ee6GXKc4JU2NW2F2U2FVm2_Gw/view?usp=sharing

03/17/2026

The 12th Annual West Kentucky Percussion Festival is just around the corner on March 20th and March 21st, and we’re looking for a few more volunteers to join our crew!

We specifically need:

📸 Photographer (Help us capture the magic!)

🍿 Concessions Workers

🎟️ Front Desk/Check-in
..and several other roles!

Come be a part of an amazing day of music and talent. Sign up at the link below to grab your spot!
https://muhlenbergband.org/percussion-festival-volunteer-form/

03/11/2026

Check out this sneak peek of the door prizes for the West Kentucky Percussion Festival! 🎁

This is just a random sampling of what’s up for grabs on March 21st. Stay tuned—I’ll be posting more in a few days!

03/10/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Music Central Hopkinsville for their continued support of the West Kentucky Percussion Festival. Their generous donation of a Meinl Sonic Energy 10" Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum will provide a very nice door prize for one lucky participant.

03/09/2026

Update on Solo Competitions:
Please note that the High School Division has reached full capacity and is no longer accepting applications. However, we have one remaining opening for the College Division. Applications for this final spot will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Solo Competition Application Student may play a snare drum or multi percussion solo. Student must supply their own equipment. Students will have 10 minutes to setup and perform. Student must play a prepared solo of at least two minutes in length. Student must bring their copy and two copies of the m...