History

Red Wave Indoor is an Independent World percussion ensemble based out of Fresno, California.

The history of Red Wave Indoor is best explained in the words of its founding director, Joseph Avery:

“Personally, I have been trying to start an independent ensemble in the Fresno/Clovis area for almost 7 years. There is so much talent in the Central Valley, and most of it leaves for Southern California, as there wasn't much of an outlet here. It wasn't until Fresno State Associate Director of Bands Steve McKeithen came along that the idea finally came into a realistic possibility. Steve has been monumental in orchestrating the logistical ends of the program, including the creation of the class through the university, the financial backing for equipment, and gaining the support of the rest of the faculty at Fresno State.”

Red Wave Indoor was founded in 2017 and competed locally for its’ inaugural season. In 2018, the ensemble traveled to Dayton, Ohio to compete in WGI World Championships for the first time where they received the Open Class Fan Favorite award. In 2019, the ensemble broke into the top ten in Independent Open Class. During the 2022 season, Red Wave Indoor was reclassified to World Class.

The ensemble seeks to further the growth of the young adults and broaden a sense of community in the Central Valley through the art of performance. Red Wave Indoor prides itself in its underdog mentality by consistently proving that it can do more with less. Through the shared experience of everyone-performers, staff, and volunteers alike-working together toward a common goal, Red Wave Indoor prepares its membership to be positive, resourceful figures in their homes, workplaces, and community.

HISTORY

2025 - Balance of Self: 84.725
2024 - When We Were Young: 81.075
2023 - FADE: 84,050 - SEMIFINALIST
2022* - identity: 83.550 - SEMIFINALIST
2020 - //: incomplete
2019 - Medicine: 91.425 - FINALIST
2018 - Love Connection: 85.050 - FINALIST (FAN FAVORITE)

*Reclassified during the season