West Kentucky Percussion Festival

09/02/2026

We are happy to welcome Kayleigh Moyer to the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival - Kayleigh Moyer is a touring and session drummer/percussionist in Nashville, Tennessee.

She has toured internationally, recorded for, or appeared live on tv with artists including Keith Urban (CMT Artists of the Year), Mickey Guyton, RaeLynn, Big & Rich on marching snare (ESPN College Gameday), Thompson Square, Leanna Crawford, Reyna Roberts (America’s got Talent), composed and recorded jingles for local car dealership commercials, and when she is not on the road -extensive session work in many of Nashville’s studios including her own.

Kayleigh toured the past 2 1/2 years with country artist RaeLynn opening on Kane Brown and Jason Aldean tours

She is currently touring with country/rock artist KC Johns and recording drums in her Nashville studio when she is off the road.

Kayleigh proudly endorses Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Innovative Percussion, Porter & Davies, Humes & Berg, MikTek, Genelec, Auralex and others.

See her full bio at https://westkypercussion.org/clinicians/kayleigh-moyer/

09/01/2026

Registration is now open for the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival - https://westkypercussion.org/registration/

08/30/2026

We want to thank the Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation for their support of the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival.

08/24/2026

Information for WKYPF honors ensemble nominations and applications for performing ensembles will be released on September 1. Music for the honors ensembles has been ordered.

08/20/2026

📢 Introducing the 2027 WKYPF High School Senior Scholarship.
The West Kentucky Percussion Festival is proud to announce the WKYPF High School Senior Scholarship. This prize will be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a music degree in college with an emphasis in percussion.
Rather than a traditional cash award, this prize package is intentionally designed to outfit the student with many of the physical tools they will need to succeed from their very first day of college. The bundle will include sticks, mallets, stick bags, gift cards, and more.
⚖️ Selection Process: The scholarship winner will be chosen through a formal application process evaluated by a panel of 11 or more music educators.
Details regarding eligibility requirements, deadlines, and the application process will be released shortly. Keep an eye on our page for updates!
If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please visit

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08/19/2026

We are happy to welcome Dr. Brian S. Mason to the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival!
Dr. Mason will be joining us as the clinician/director of the Honors Drumline for the March 2027 event.
Read his full bio and learn more on our website: https://westkypercussion.org/clinicians/brian-mason/

08/12/2026

We are happy to welcome Ryan Jones to the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival!

Ryan will be joining us as the guest soloist with the Honors Percussion Ensemble for the March 2027 event.

Read his bio and learn more about the percussion festival on our website: https://westkypercussion.org/clinicians/ryan-jones/

08/11/2026

We are happy to welcome David Steinquest to the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival!

Mr. Steinquest will be joining us as the conductor of the Honors Percussion Ensemble for the March 2027 event.

Read his full bio and learn more on our website: https://westkypercussion.org/clinicians/david-steinquest/

08/10/2026

Website update is underway.

We are happy to welcome Dr. Caitlin Jones to the 2027 West Kentucky Percussion Festival!

Dr. Jones will be joining us as our featured artist and guest marimba clinician for the March 2027 event.

Read her full bio and learn more on our website: https://westkypercussion.org/clinicians/caitlin-jones/

07/16/2026

MUSIC CITY DRUM SHOW IS THIS WEEKEND!

The Raffle Prizes are UNBELIEVABLE!

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the front entrance registration table in expo 3. The raffle is held in the Clinic area in expo 2. Must be present to win.

More info at www.MusicCityDrumShow.com