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Industry News — July 2026FREEDOM BEATRecord-Setting “Freedom Beat” Performance at Drum Island Fest RaisesSpirits and Support While Showcasing Ukraine’s Intrepid Drumming CommunityA new national record for the number of people playing drums simultaneously was recently established when 250 drummers participated in “Freedom Beat” during Drum Island Fest in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 25th and 26th, 2026. Along with the record-setting…
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Product Showcase – July 2026SABIANSABIAN Expands the STRATUS Line with New STRATUS Dry CollectionSABIAN is proud to announce the release of the new STRATUS Dry Collection, a modern series of dark, dry, and controlled cymbals designed for players seeking clear articulation, lower-volume response, and a visually distinctive raw finish. Developed to expand the sonic palette of the STRATUS lineup,…
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Inuksuit Performance Unites Percussionists at PASIC50In November 2025, more than 150 professional and university-level percussionists gathered at White River State Park in Indianapolis for a free public performance of Inuksuit — a landmark work for outdoor percussion by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams. The performance featured Artistic Direction by PAS Hall of Fame member and world-renowned percussionist Steven Schick,…
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Zildjian Family Opportunity Fund 2026 Grant RecipientsCongratulations to the 2026 recipients of Zildjian Family Opportunity Fund Grants. The purpose of the Zildjian Family Opportunity Fund is to provide funding for community-based percussion programs in underrepresented neighborhoods. Utilizing the diverse group of PAS educators and performers, these programs will be presented at no charge to participants in accessible locations such as schools,…
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PAS Ecuador Day of PercussionOur recent percussion events in Ecuador were highly successful, highlighted by a full Percussion Day organized in collaboration with the Escuela de Artes Sonoras at the Universidad de las Artes. The schedule featured a robust series of concerts and masterclasses, including sessions led by Grammy-winning drummer Mark Walker. The educational programming covered a diverse range…
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37th Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists CompetitionChance Park and Elijah Marrewa, are among the thirteen winners of the 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition presented by Yamaha Corporation of America. The YYPA Program recognizes and awards exceptional young musicians studying in the United States who excel in the genres of jazz, classical, and contemporary music and are recognized as outstanding musicians…
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PAS Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees AnnouncementWe are thrilled to announce the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year, we celebrate six extraordinary individuals whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the percussive arts. This cohort represents a breadth of influence from the heights of orchestral innovation and jazz mastery to the frontiers of contemporary composition and world percussion….
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Industry News — May 2026BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSICJacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Berklee College of Music’s 2026 CommencementBerklee College of Music will present honorary Doctor of Music degrees to Grammy-winning artists Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta ’75 at its 2026 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at…
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Percussive Arts Society to carry on the legacy of the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)Indianapolis, IN — Thursday, April 23, 2026: The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC), the non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting drumming and percussion, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to officially dissolve the organization. In a simultaneous and unanimous decision, the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) has been selected to inherit the PMC’s assets…
