At a ceremony prior to the 2006 WGI competition in Dayton, Ohio, on May 4, 2006, DeLucia was cited for his many and varied contributions to the world of marching percussion and the WGI program.

The presentation, held before an audience including legendary percussionists Ralph Hardimon and Matt Savage, prompted Bobby Boos, Sabian artist relations manager (USA), to comment:

“Sabian is a proud sponsor of WGI percussion events, and we are extremely pleased to see our good friend, Dennis DeLucia, a man who epitomizes the spirit and future of marching percussion, being inducted into the WGI Hall of Fame.”

Acknowledged as a highly influential percussion teacher, arranger and clinician, DeLucia has been judging WGI performances since 1995. At that time, the event consisted of an afternoon of competition between nine marching percussion units; today 178 units participate in the WGI program.

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Sabian is globally renowned as the world\'s leading designer and maker of musical cymbals. With endorsers including major drummers Phil Collins, Neil Peart (Rush) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas), Bob Bryar (My Chemical Romance) as well as renowned percussionists within the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Symphony, Royal Opera House – Covent Garden and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, this award-winning company offers cymbals and sounds for every musical application, playing level, and price point.

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