WPG European Tour Details

The World Percussion Group is back for 2020!!

Audition for the World's leading touring percussion group. We are looking for percussionists, drummers and composers worldwide and will select a total of an estimated 14 members to form the WPG 2020 European Tour. These members will tour Universities and Conservatories in the UK, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Russia and Estonia. The group will deliver clinics, masterclasses, lessons and performances. The tour will last from Tuesday 1st September 2020 to Wednesday 23rd September 2020. 

The repertoire selected for the WPG will comprise of new works, arrangements and existing large scale works and the World Premiere of a piece composed by WPG Composer-in-Residence 2020. The group will convene prior to the tour for an estimated 4-day training course. The rehearsal venue will be located in the UK where participants will prepare the final showcase concert and work alongside a roster of World renowned mentors, to structure an effective clinic, which they will present on the tour.

The selected soloist for WPG 2020 will deliver a solo recital and will perform as soloist with the World Percussion Group.

Transportation to European destinations includes the award winning P&O Cruises Flagship 'Azura'. Here you can enjoy traveling in style, award winning food, relax on days at sea and indulge in Black tie events in the evening. The perfect opportunity to network with like-minded members of the WPG! View what our 2017 Artists had to say about their cruise experience.