About US

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 went to Dayton, Ohio and competed 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 the 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 in the Central Valley.

HISTORY

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