KEYBOARD MASTERCLASS

Applications for the 2026 Keyboard Masterclass
will open in August

The Process

Who can apply?

The Keyboard Masterclass is open to all high school and university/college students.

How to apply?

All applicants must submit a preliminary video performance of a solo. Up to three soloists will be selected for the masterclass. If selected, you will perform the piece at the 2026 masterclass. New or previously recorded videos are welcome.

One high school and two university/college applicants will be selected to participate in the masterclass.

Participation Details

PAS Membership

All applicants must be current members of the Percussive Arts Society through November 30, 2026. Applicants can join PAS, or renew their membership here.

All applicants must be registered to attend PASIC 2026 in order to apply for the Keyboard Masterclass. Applicants can register for PASIC here.

All applicants must submit a preliminary video performance of a solo similar in nature to the works below. Up to three soloists will be selected for the masterclass. If selected, you will perform the piece at the PASIC 2026 masterclass. New or previously recorded videos are welcome.

One high school and two university/college applicants will be selected to participate in the masterclass.

Suggested repertoire coming soon…

Past Participants

NameSchool
Django GregersonCanyon High School
Cole LlanusaOklahoma City University
Chia Yu LinUniversity of Texas at Austin
NameSchool
Jacob AmmonsTroy University
Jordan KatzVanderbilt University
Devon PitaLee University
NameSchool
Sophia Suante and Isabelle KailingMiddle Tennessee State University
Kylie Bedford and Kyle PaolettiOakland University
Jordan KatzVanderbilt University
NameSchool
Yun-Chen ChouUniversity of North Texas
Zachary KusztosUniversity of South Carolina
Shelby SheltonMiddle Tennessee State University
Nathan WintersBrigham Young University
NameCity/State
Phyllis BitowLebanon, NJ
Ron BroughDallas, TX
Billy CoffmanConway, AR
David CottonBaton Rouge, LA
Mark FordMurfreesboro, TN
Mark SheltonGoldsboro, NC
Alex VazquezHarrison, TN
Rick O’MearaSilver Springs, MD
Donald SkoogChicago, IL