<p><strong>WGI 2026 Percussion World Class performers break down the reality of Finals week, show design, and age-out season.</strong></p><p>This episode features performers from Rhythm X, RCC (Riverside City College), United Percussion, and George Mason University Indoor Drumline — giving a real look inside the highest level of indoor percussion.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How World Class shows evolve throughout the season</li><li>Why top groups constantly rewrite and adjust their productions</li><li>The difference between cleaning and designing at an elite level</li><li>Finals week mindset and handling pressure</li><li>The emotional experience of aging out</li></ul><p><strong>Panelists:</strong></p><ul><li>Ari Chervony — United Percussion (Instagram: @ari_chervony)</li><li>Eitan Chervony — Rhythm X (Instagram: @eitanchervony)</li><li>Aud Sherrill — RCC (Instagram: @aud.sherrill)</li><li>Lily Etzel — GMU (Instagram: @lilliannaetzel)</li><li>Host: Stephen McCarrick (Instagram: @yeahbass)</li></ul><ul><li>Guest Host: Anne Turner (Instagram: @anne.saber)</li></ul><p><strong>Follow the Ensembles:</strong></p><ul><li>Rhythm X — @rhythmxinc</li><li>RCC Drumline — @rccdrumline</li><li>United Percussion — @unitedpercussion</li><li>GMU Drumline — @gmudrumline</li></ul><p><strong>Listen Everywhere:</strong><br>https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341</p><p><strong>Watch More:</strong><br>Weekly Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT4vhEIgopl8XDO-pU3YOR77<br>Bonus Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT5c48Q_cvR1ATvbaQ1QGcN4</p><p><strong>Sponsor:</strong><br>Guard Closet — https://www.guardcloset.com</p>