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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…
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Industry News — April 2026DrumIsland Festival April 24-26, 2026Presenting a combination of contests, clinics and concerts, DrumIsland Fest (@drumislandfest) has announced that the 4thannual edition of the popular drum festival will take place in Kyiv, Ukraine from April 24-26. 2026. The event brings together drummers, educators and industry representatives for a weekend that celebrates the enthusiasm, vitality and solidarity of…
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Industry News — March 2026BLACK SWAMP PERCUSSIONBlack Swamp Percussion is excited to announce that submissions are officially open for the 2026 Solo & Ensemble Showcase. This premier digital competition invites high school and college percussionists from across the United States to showcase their talent, compete for world-class instruments, and receive professional feedback. The Showcase carries a rich history of…
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Industry News — February 2026BLACK SWAMP PERCUSSIONBlack Swamp Percussion Announces “Percussion 101,” a Definitive Educational Series for the Modern PercussionistBlack Swamp Percussion is proud to announce the launch of Percussion 101, an expansive new video education series designed to standardize and elevate concert percussion pedagogy. Created as a comprehensive guide for band directors, students, and percussion professionals, the series…
