2025 International Percussion Ensemble Competition Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 International Percussion Ensemble Competition! This highly competitive event requires a one-take live recording of the ensemble’s performance, and promotes and rewards musical excellence. Winners gain the honor and educational opportunity of performing at PASIC.

“These percussionists play at the top level musically and demonstrate their commitment to the art and technique of this wonderful art form,” said Joshua Simonds, Percussive Arts Society’s Executive Director. “They show us that the future of percussion ensemble performance is in good hands.”

These winning ensembles will be performing at PASIC50 this November.

College/University Division

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

High School Division

Heritage High School, Frisco, Texas

Braswell High School, Aubrey, Texas

Hebron High School, Carrollton, Texas

Middle School Division

BAK Middle School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida

The purpose of the Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition is to encourage, promote and reward musical excellence among middle school/junior high percussion ensembles, high school, nonprofit percussion ensembles, and college/university percussion ensembles.