Percussion

Central High Percussion is a comprehensive, year-round program dedicated to developing versatile musicians through marching percussion, concert percussion, solo and ensemble performance, and Central High Indoor Percussion (CHiP). Students build strong fundamentals, musicianship, leadership, and teamwork while proudly representing the Mighty Bobcat Band throughout San Angelo and beyond.

    The program’s accomplishments include multiple First Division ratings at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, the 2023 TCGC State Championship, state-finals appearances in 2024 and 2025, and performances at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. In 2026, CHiP added an NTCA State Championship, a WGI Dallas Regional+ title, and a 15th-place finish in Scholastic A at the WGI World Championships. From the concert stage and football field to the indoor floor, Central High Percussion strives for excellence through musicianship, discipline, and a shared commitment to one another.

Central High Indoor Percussion (CHiP) combines music, movement, and theatrical design to create an exciting performance experience for students and audiences alike.

    Since earning a State Championship title in 2020, CHiP has developed a proud tradition of competitive excellence, including being the 2023 TCGC Percussion Scholastic AA State Champion and the 2026 NTCA Percussion Scholastic A Champion.

    In 2026, CHiP also captured the WGI Dallas Regional+ championship and became a WGI World Championship finalist in Dayton, Ohio, finishing 15th in Scholastic A. Central High Indoor Percussion proudly represents Central High School, San Angelo, and West Texas on the state, regional, and international stage.

CALEB LENARD

Director of Percussion