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Percussive Arts Society

Today, PAS has more than 5000 members, with over 40 chapters located across the United States and an additional 28 chapters abroad.
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The Percussive Arts Society is the world's largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages. Established in 1961 as a non-profit, music service organization, our mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers throughout the world. PAS hosts the Percussive Arts Society Internation

al Convention (PASIC) annually, featuring the top names in drumming and percussion. PAS is also home to the Rhythm! Discovery Center - the World's Foremost Drum & Percussion Museum. Founded by PAS in 2009, Rhythm! features unique, interactive exhibits highlighting a rich collection of historic artifacts and hands-on percussion instruments.

09/03/2026

STUDENTS: Are you coming to PASIC? Don’t miss applying for the Timpani Mock Audition or Keyboard Masterclass, opportunities only available at PASIC. Applications are due September 15. Learn more at pas.org/pasic.

happens November 11-14, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN.

09/01/2026

Get your badges TODAY for PASIC 2026 before prices increase on Sept. 2. Visit pas.org/pasic to see the UPDATED Artists list, UPDATED Expo Hall map/list, and to get your tickets for additional experiences like the Awards Banquet or Drum Circle Facilitators Workshop. Percussion student? Don't miss applying for the Keyboard Masterclass or Mock Audition!

All that and more at , happening November 11-14, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN.

08/31/2026

Proper percussion technique is important not only when playing – but also when NOT playing. Teach these techniques to your percussion students to properly mute the chimes – from the PAS Classroom.

PAS Classroom is a video series focused on quick and valuable tips and tricks for percussionists, drummers, music students, and (in particular) music educators. Learn techniques and strategies you can take back to your percussion classroom or performance in under three minutes. PAS Classroom is created and produced by the Education Committee of the Percussive Arts Society with contributions from other PAS committees.

Andy Kolar is the Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Professor at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. He is a former Connecticut Chapter President, is on the Education Committee of PAS, and is an active member of NAfME, CMEA, PAS, and USARD.

08/26/2026

Will this be your first PASIC (or your 21st?) Get your badge today at pas.org/pasic. Register before September 2 before the badge price increases.

happens November 11-14, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN.

08/24/2026

How do you decide who plays what drum when your marching band’s percussion section has a smaller number of students? Follow these guidelines to outfit your marching percussion section, in today’s video from the PAS Classroom.

PAS Classroom is a video series focused on quick and valuable tips and tricks for percussionists, drummers, music students, and (in particular) music educators. Learn techniques and strategies you can take back to your percussion classroom or performance in under three minutes. PAS Classroom is created and produced by the Education Committee of the Percussive Arts Society with contributions from other PAS committees.

Robert Clayson teaches at the Troy University John M. Long School of Music. He teaches the marching percussion section for the Troy University marching band, private lessons, as well as music theory and aural skills classes. Mr. Clayson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Troy University and his Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University.

08/17/2026

In our second focus video for Marching Percussion, teach your drummers this exercise to improve differentiation between accents and taps, a vital difference for marching percussion. It’s the second in a series of videos titled Marching Percussion Band Aids, specifically for Band Directors and Marching Band Directors with a non-percussion background.

PAS Classroom is a video series focused on quick and valuable tips and tricks for percussionists, drummers, music students, and (in particular) music educators. Learn techniques and strategies you can take back to your percussion classroom or performance in under three minutes. PAS Classroom is created and produced by the Education Committee of the Percussive Arts Society with contributions from other PAS committees.

Robert Clayson teaches at the Troy University John M. Long School of Music. He teaches the marching percussion section for the Troy University marching band, private lessons, as well as music theory and aural skills classes. Mr. Clayson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Troy University and his Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University.

08/14/2026

2026 PAS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Many skilled student percussionists applied for the 2026 PAS Educational Scholarships. Please join us in congratulating the recipients!

Armand Zildjian Percussion Scholarship: Sho Kubota

Fred Hoey Memorial Scholarship: Charles Radway

Freddie Gruber Scholarship: Jabari Cambridge

Jim Chapin Memorial Teacher Scholarship: Erik Holmes

John E. Grimes Timpani Scholarship: Cendan Dillon

Larrie Londin Memorial Scholarship: Dylan Demcsak

PAS/Hudson Music Neil Peart Drum Set Scholarship: Victoria Acosta, Julian Frazier, Samuel Stevens, Garrett Strauss, and Ty Young

Know a deserving percussion student? Encourage them to apply in Spring 2027 for the next cycle. Learn more at https://pas.org/scholarships.

08/12/2026

There are just a few spots left in the 2026 Individual & Ensemble Competition, happening on the Friday of PASIC, November 13. Learn more at pas.org/pasic/individual-ensemble

All participants must be current individual members of the Percussive Arts Society, or part of an active Group Membership, through November 30, 2026. Participating students can join PAS, or renew their membership at pas.org/individual-membership/

08/10/2026

Teach your marching band’s battery percussion this simple exercise to improve their drumming. It’s simple enough to teach by rote, with notation included in the video. It’s the first in a series of videos titled Marching Percussion Band Aids, specifically for Band Directors and Marching Band Directors with a non-percussion background.

PAS Classroom is a video series focused on quick and valuable tips and tricks for percussionists, drummers, music students, and (in particular) music educators. Learn techniques and strategies you can take back to your percussion classroom or performance in under three minutes. PAS Classroom is created and produced by the Education Committee of the Percussive Arts Society with contributions from other PAS committees.

Robert Clayson teaches at the Troy University John M. Long School of Music. He teaches the marching percussion section for the Troy University marching band, private lessons, as well as music theory and aural skills classes. Mr. Clayson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Troy University and his Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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