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Monarch Indoor Percussion (also known as MIP for short) is an indoor marching percussion ensemble that starts after marching band season ends.

 

It consists of the percussion (battery) and front ensemble (pit) sections of a marching band. Indoor percussion marries elements of music performance, marching, and theatre.

 

Most indoor percussion groups are affiliated with a high school, although there are many independent groups as well.

The season runs from mid-November through mid-April, practicing two times per week with some Saturdays. Performances and practices are usually held in a gymnasium.

 

Every other year MIP travels to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships.

 

Students who wish to be involved in percussion must be enrolled in one of the concert bands or the percussion class.

MIP Bass Guitar 2024

Upcoming MIP Shows

  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #1 (Monarch)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #1 (Monarch)
    Sat, Feb 13
    Monarch High School
    Feb 13, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #2 (Centaurus)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #2 (Centaurus)
    Sat, Feb 20
    Centaurus High School
    Feb 20, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Centaurus High School, 10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Regionals (Pomona)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Regionals (Pomona)
    Sat, Feb 27
    Pomona Jr/Sr High School
    Feb 27, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Pomona Jr/Sr High School, 8101 W Pomona Dr, Arvada, CO 80005, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #3 (Legacy)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #3 (Legacy)
    Sat, Mar 06
    Legacy High School
    Mar 06, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Legacy High School, 2701 W 136th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80023, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #4 (Longmont)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #4 (Longmont)
    Sat, Mar 13
    Longmont High School
    Mar 13, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset St, Longmont, CO 80501, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • 2027 Monarch Indoor Percussion Friends and Family Show
    2027 Monarch Indoor Percussion Friends and Family Show
    Fri, Mar 19
    Monarch High School
    Mar 19, 2027, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Monarch High School, 329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027, USA
    Friends and Family join us for a free public performance of the Monarch Indoor Percussion show!
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #5 (Fountain-Fort Carson)
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA Show #5 (Fountain-Fort Carson)
    Sat, Mar 20
    Fountain-Fort Carson High School
    Mar 20, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Fountain-Fort Carson High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Rd, Fountain, CO 80817, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA State Championships Prelims
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA State Championships Prelims
    Fri, Mar 26
    Denver Coliseum
    Mar 26, 2027, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA State Championships Finals
    Monarch Indoor Percussion - RMPA State Championships Finals
    Sat, Mar 27
    Denver Coliseum
    Mar 27, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216, USA
    Join us for a day of percussive entertainment with the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA). Details TBD and will be posted when available.
  • 2027 Indoor Percussion State Finals
    2027 Indoor Percussion State Finals
    Date Anticipated for April, 2027
    Location is TBD
    Date Anticipated for April, 2027
    Location is TBD
    Join us for the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA) State Final competition!

Indoor Percussion Themes

Pipe Dreams SM

2026

Pipe Dreams

Through an Endless Frame SM

2025

Through an Endless Frame

It is a lot of work and a big commitment, but the camaraderie within the group is priceless.
 
MIP provides a way for members to maintain their skills during the winter months and a place to grow together as a community, learn new techniques, and create lifelong friendships.
 

If you’d like more info about MIP, contact the Director of Bands for Monarch High School.

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