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Dark Sky Percussion

Page, AZ · EIN 260856287 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A6C · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · darkskypercussion.org
revenue
$107K
expenses
$150K
net assets
$69K
employees
mission · from form 990

See Part III Statement

profile · synthesized from sources

Dark Sky Percussion is a competitive indoor percussion ensemble based in Arizona that performs in the Percussion Independent World (PIW) class under WGI and SCPA. The organization trains and showcases young performers, primarily aged 18–22, in high-level marching and percussion arts. It emphasizes artistic excellence, personal growth, and community support through performance and collaboration.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Audition Preparation Program
Provides audition packets and resources for prospective members to prepare for seasonal tryouts
Competitive Percussion Ensemble
Year-round training and performance program for advanced percussionists and visual performers competing in WGI and SCPA circuits
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Percussion Program Support & Camp Operations 7 activities
    • Sell original performance music
      Sells original performance music including "BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)" and "HOLLYWOOD" Spree music for use by performers and ensembles.
    • Sell performance-related merchandise
      Sells a range of performance-related products including fence props, ramp backdrops (with seven units remaining in stock), uniform sets, and audition packets for snare, quad, and bass lines for the 2026 season.
    • Selling Performance Equipment and Music
      The organization sells various performance-related items including fence props, uniform sets, ramp backdrops, audition packets for snare, quad, and bass, and specific musical pieces like "BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)" and "HOLLYWOOD" Spree music.
    • Selling Performance Equipment and Music
      The organization sells various performance-related items including fence props, ramp backdrops, uniform sets, and audition packets for snare, quad, and bass drums, as well as musical pieces like "BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)" and "HOLLYWOOD" Spree music.
    • Selling percussion ensemble merchandise and resources
      The organization sells various items including audition packets for snare, quad, and bass drums, musical arrangements like "BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)" and "HOLLYWOOD" Spree music, and performance-related equipment such as fence props, uniform sets, and ramp backdrops.
    • Selling percussion-related merchandise
      The organization sells various percussion-related merchandise, including audition packets for snare, quad, and bass drums, as well as musical arrangements like "BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)" and "HOLLYWOOD" Spree music. They also sell performance props such as fence props, ramp backdrops, and uniform sets.
    • Sells performance-related merchandise and materials
      Sells a range of performance-related products including audition packets (snare, quad, bass for 2026), music titles ("BEACH MANSION (Legacy Warmup)", "HOLLYWOOD" Spree), fence props, ramp backdrops (seven units remaining in stock), and uniform sets for performers.
  • Competitive Marching & Indoor Ensembles 4 activities
    • Operate competitive percussion ensemble
      Operates a full competitive percussion ensemble with battery, visual, and front ensemble components, participating annually in WGI (Winter Guard International) competitions from 2008 through 2025, achieving consistent finalist and semifinalist placements across Open and World Classes.
    • Operates competitive percussion ensemble
      Operates a competitive percussion ensemble with battery, visual, and front ensemble components, consistently participating in WGI (Winter Guard International) competitions from 2008 through 2025, achieving finalist and semifinalist placements across Open and World Classes. The ensemble includes approximately 39 members who perform on instruments such as snare, tenors, bass, mallets, synth, rhythm, and visual roles.
    • Participating in WGI Competitions
      Dark Sky Percussion regularly participates in WGI competitions, achieving various distinctions including Open Class Finalist and Semifinalist placements from 2008-2013, PIW Promotion in 2014, and World Class Finalist and Semifinalist placements from 2015-2025.
    • Participating in WGI competitions
      Dark Sky Percussion regularly participates in WGI (Winter Guard International) competitions, achieving WGI Open Class Finalist status multiple times between 2008 and 2013, and WGI World Class Semifinalist or Finalist status from 2015 to 2025, including a PIW Promotion in 2014.
  • Aerial Dance Film & Immersive Performance 4 activities
    • Produce alternative performance media
      Produced an Alternative Film Project titled "Polaris" in 2021, expanding performance formats beyond live competition.
    • Produces performance films
      Produces alternative performance films such as "Polaris" in 2021, likely as part of creative or competitive programming adaptations.
    • Producing Alternative Film Projects
      In 2021, Dark Sky Percussion produced an Alternative Film Project titled "Polaris."
    • Producing alternative film projects
      The organization produced an Alternative Film Project titled "Polaris" in 2021.
  • Adult Community Choir & Ensemble Programs 2 activities
    • Conduct regular ensemble rehearsals
      Conducts structured Sunday rehearsals from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning in October each year to prepare for the competitive season.
    • Conducts regular ensemble rehearsals
      Conducts regular Sunday rehearsals from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning in October, as part of seasonal preparation for performance and competition cycles.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Operating a Percussion Ensemble
      Dark Sky Percussion operates a percussion ensemble that includes battery, visual, and front ensemble components, conducting regular Sunday rehearsals from October to prepare for performances.
    • Operating a competitive percussion ensemble
      Dark Sky Percussion operates a competitive percussion ensemble with battery, visual, and front ensemble components, conducting regular Sunday rehearsals starting in October. In 2022, the ensemble had 39 members playing various instruments and performing visual routines.
    • Operating a competitive percussion ensemble
      Dark Sky Percussion operates a competitive percussion ensemble with battery, visual, and front ensemble components, conducting regular Sunday rehearsals starting in October. In 2022, the ensemble had 39 members playing various instruments and performing visual elements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$107K
Contributions & grants$14K13%
Program service revenue$3K3%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$150K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$69K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +193.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SETH WOODARD CREATIVE DIRECTOR 0 $5K
board members · 6
  • CAROL MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER ELIAS — DIRECTOR
  • HANNAH SHAW — DIRECTOR
  • JESSE BRADBURY — BOARD PRESIDENT
  • LUCAS STIDHAM — DIRECTOR
  • NATHAN MOSES-GONZALES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Adams Music Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • First Avenue Music Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • Get Some Partner — 2026 partner of Dark Sky Percussion
  • Innovative Percussion Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • On2 Percussion Partner — 2026 partner of Dark Sky Percussion
  • Pearl Drum Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • Remo Drumheads Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • SCPA Partner — Reports of misconduct may be escalated to SCPA.
  • STAYOTHER Partner — Design and production partner for 2024 uniform sets
  • Southern California Percussion Alliance Partner — Competes in events organized by SCPA.
  • Stay Other Partner — 2026 partner of Dark Sky Percussion
  • Synced Up Audio Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion
  • WGI Partner — Reports of misconduct may be escalated to WGI.
  • Winter Guard International Partner — Participates in WGI-sanctioned competitions.
  • Zildjian Partner — 2026 sponsor of Dark Sky Percussion