AUDITION FOR MOTOR CITY PEFORMING ARTS

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Find Your Fit: Which ensemble is right for me?

Motor City Percussion

  • Percussion Independent Open Class

  • Member dues: $1,600

  • Intermediate and advanced skill sets

  • National-level competitive experience

  • Average performer age: 19

Lake Effect Percussion

  • Percussion Independent A Class WGI/MAPA

  • Member dues: $900 (Vis. Ens. $600)

  • Beginner to intermediate skill sets

  • National-level competitive experience

  • Average performer age: 16

Downriver Indoor Percussion

  • Percussion Regional A Class MAPA

  • Member dues: $450 (Summit Academy $200)

  • Beginner skill sets

  • State-level competitive experience

  • Average performer age: 15

Unsure where you belong? Attend auditions or our Summer Clinic series and our staff will help determine the best placement for your current skill level.

The Motor City Performing Arts Pathway

Our programs are designed as a performer development pathway. Many members being in DRIP or LEP and progress into higher-performing ensembles as their skills grow.

Audition Information

One audition. Two opportunities.

Audition once and be considered for both Motor City Percussion and Lake Effect Percussion

2027 Competitive Season Details

Cost: $50 ($40 pre-registration discount before first audition)

Dates: Audition #1 - Sunday October 4th, 2026

Audition #2 - Sunday October 18th, 2026

Audition #3 - Sunday October 25th, 2026 (callbacks only)

Time: 10am - 5pm (all auditions)

Location: Carlson High Schoo30550 W Jefferson Ave, Gibraltar, MI 48173

MCP / LEP Joint Audition

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MCP/LEP JOINT AUDITIONS

A great place to start.

Perfect for performers looking to gain experience and build their skills

2027 Competitive Season Details

Cost: FREE

Dates: Try It Out - Tuesday November 10th, 2026

Audition #1 - Thursday November 12th, 2026

Audition #2 - Tuesday November 12th, 2026

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Location: Summit Academy North Middle School

‍ ‍18601 Middlebelt Rd, Romulus, MI 48174

DRIP Auditions

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DRIP AUDITIONS

Audition FAQ

  • Yes. Our joint audition process works in a way where we evaluate everyone together and then give individualized feedback as to which group we think your skill sets best fit with at the time.

    If you are open to participating in either group, you will be placed where we think you’d be the most successful.

  • We recommend auditionees bring their personal sticks/mallets, printed audition music, water bottle, required medications (asthma inhaler, etc.), personal snacks, and anything else you’ll need to get through the day.

    All equipment will be provided, however when you are not playing on an instrument, we also recommend bringing a drum pad to play on and stay engaged.

  • Please wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes (no jeans, Crocs, high tops, etc.). For those auditioning for battery positions, there will be a comprehensive visual portion including both marching and dance elements.

    We will be outside as much as the weather allows.

  • No food is provided by MCPA during auditions. A lunch break is built into the schedule to allow for participants to leave the campus and get food in the surrounding area.

    You are welcome to bring your own lunch as there will be spaces to eat at the audition locations.

  • Audition fees can be paid via the following methods:

    1. Cash

    2. Check (made out to Motor City Performing Arts)

    3. Venmo (@MotorCityPerformingArts)

    4. Credit Card (click here)

  • Rehearsal schedules and performance commitments vary by ensemble. Detail schedules are provided before the season begins so families can plan accordingly.

    Typical weekly schedules for each group are below:

    • MCP - Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 9am-3:30pm

    • LEP - Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-7pm

    • DRIP - Tuesday 6-9pm, Thursday 6-9pm