Sun City Independent · El Paso, Texas

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Sun City Independent is El Paso's Premier indoor percussion ensemble, competing in Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion.

2027 AuditionsAbout SCI

Drumline, front ensemble, and dance.

Sun City Independent is an indoor percussion marching ensemble from El Paso, Texas, and a proud ensemble of Sun City Musical Arts. Built for young musicians and performers, SCI competes in WGI Percussion and has performed at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

We have spots in battery, front ensemble, and dance. SCI is open to performers ages 14–22.

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Sun City Independent members and staff at a WGI regional
Sun City Independent performing its 2026 show Within
2026 Season

WGI World Championship Finalist

2026 WGI World Championship Finalist, 13th in the world, Percussion Independent Open

First El Paso percussion ensemble to reach WGI World Championship finals in any class

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