Our Percussion Theatre uses all kinds of percussion instruments ranging from world drums to electronics. The group competes under the governing organization of Winter Guard International. These competitions are typically held in a large theater or gymnasium to enable the use of body movement, drill, elaborate costumes, props, backdrops, and floor coverings. All these elements are used by the ensembles to help set the "stage" and to convey their musical "story" to the audience (a Percussion "Theater" type of program). Winter Guard International holds local and regional competitions featuring performing groups from around the world striving to be named best in their class. These competitions are held beginning in January and continue through the WGI World Championships in April.
eNVision rehearses 8 months out of the year and has over 20 performances a season. The group hosts an annual Individual & Eensemble Festival/Percussion Concert which gives youth from all over Northern Nevada the chance to perform in a fun and exciting atmosphere. eNVision also participates in many community events to "give back" to our fans and supporters in our own artistic way.
In addition to our community events, we will also compete in some of the biggest events on the west coast. Not to mention, the biggest event in the nation; The Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. This week long event has groups from all over the United States as well as from Canada, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Japan, and Africa. It is the Olympics of this activity!
This group gives the opportunity for its members to receive outstanding instruction from a distinguished staff, tour different parts of the country and meet people from around the world. Lessons, such as discipline, perseverance, and collaboration will assist these youth throughout their adolescence and into adulthood. They will learn more about themselves through performance while getting the opportunity to grow as a person.
"Percussion Personalities"
2010 Reviews
“I wish I could stop.” Those words from a man feeling powerless over his situation began the program for eNVision Percussion Theatre (NV) with “Addiction”. Narration described the frustration of those who struggle to break free from the clutches of damaging habits. As the show progressed, the unit recognized the need to change, and in a bright closing section, found a new sense of purpose as they conquered their destructive impulses.
eNVsion Percussion Theatre (NV) (1st) It is great to see this organization providing a stable opportunity for young percussionists in Northern Nevada. With their 2010 show “Addiction”, eNVision continues their upward trajectory in both design and performance started just a few years ago. The negative aspects of addiction and a more positive concept of seeking help are portrayed by the members in this well balanced theme. Look for this group to make a strong showing again at WGI finals. 2009 Reviews "eNVision Percussion Theater (NV) (7th- 87.888) demonstrated subtle variation both visually and musically with “Shades.” The tarp featured several shades of bluish-grays, and the costume accents utilized several different varieties of orange and yellow. During a tender ballad portion of the show, the battery utilized tiny tuned bells, giving an unusual high-pitched sonority." -WGI.org, PIA Finals Review
"eNVsion Percussion Theatre (NV) (1st 76.600) eNVsion showed us why they came out on top with their show “Shades”. The highlight of this show was the different features from the snares, tenors, basses and front ensemble. This group really knows how to put on a show to get the crowd going!" -WGI.org, Union City Percussion Regional Review
