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PASIC 2024 Registration opens May 15

Enjoy the premiere percussion event of the year this November 13-16 in Indianapolis. Learn More.

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Register for the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition

With expanded competition slots, a new Saturday showcase concert, and a first-come first-server registration format, plan now to bring your students to PASIC 2024. Learn more.

Percussive Notes April issue: See our new easy-to-read online format

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    • COMPETE
      • Scholarships
      • Composition Contest
      • Individual & Ensemble
      • Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition (CCPEC)
      • International Percussion Ensemble Competition (IPEC)
      • Percussion Ensemble Competitions & Festivals (PECAF)
    • EXPERIENCE
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      • DrumFest
      • Rhythm! Discovery Center
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    • EXPERIENCES
      • PASIC®
      • Drumfest
      • Rhythm! Discovery Center
      • PAS Percussion Ensemble Competitions & Festivals
    • COMPETITIONS
      • Scholarships
      • Composition Contest
      • Individual & Ensemble
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      • International Percussion Ensemble Competition (IPEC)
      • Percussion Ensemble Competitions & Festivals (PECAF)
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