Percussive Arts Society
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MD Podcast Episode 218: PASIC19 Recap, Nashville Session Ace Jerry Roe, Blue Mics, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss December 2019 featured artist Jerry Roe, who has a dual career as a top modern-country session drummer and as a member of experimental art-rock duo Friendship Commanders. Dawson also reports on his recent…
Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 118: PASIC 2017 Report, John Blackwell Jr. Remembered, Black Swamp Dynamicx Snares, and More
In this episode, Mike and Mike pay tribute to the great R&B drummer John Blackwell Jr. Then Dawson recants his experience at this year’s Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Up for review is a trio of Dynamicx snares from Black…
Yamaha Honors Artist-Educators at PASIC 2016
Pictured left to right: John Wittman, Bret Kuhn, Rick Young, Steve Houghton Yamaha presented the company’s Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this week’s annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) held in Indianapolis. The…
News: Yamaha and the Percussive Arts Society Award Scholarships to Two Young Music Educators
Yamaha and the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) recently awarded scholarships to Emily Sgouros and Jade Hails. The two percussionists were recognized for their facility on their instruments and steadfast commitment to music education. Jade Hails Sgouros is the recipient of…
News: Musicians Institute’s Donny Gruendler Joins Percussive Arts Society’s Drumset Committee
Musicians Institute’s VP of academic affairs, Donny Gruendler, has been added to the Percussive Arts Society’s (PAS) drumset committee. Gruendler spearheaded MI’s School of Performance Studies e-book series, co-authored the Drumset Performance curriculum, authored the Jazz Drumming curriculum, is part…
Percussive Arts Society to Raffle a Signed Ringo Starr Print During PASIC 2014
The Percussive Arts Society and Gary Astridge, noted Beatles drum gear historian, are raffling a rare Ringo Starr signed print, entitled “The World’s Most Famous Snare Drum,” in support of Ringo and Barbara Starkey’s Lotus Foundation charity and the Percussive…
Former Percussive Arts Society President Bob Briethaupt Streaming Live From Rhythm! Discovery Center on October 11
Briethaupt’s session, entitled “Cymbalism: A History of Jazz Drumming and Cymbals,” will be presented in conjunction with the currently running exhibit, “Drumset: Driving the Beat of American Music,” at Rhythm! Discovery Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The session will explore the…
Drumerica Is Open to All Young Jazz, Rock, Latin, Metal And R&B Drummers
No matter what style of music they play, aspiring drummers can show their talent, skill and personality by participating in the 2014 Drumerica drumming contest. Entry in the newly-created National Competition for Young Drummers is free and open to all…
Photos from PASIC 2013
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is the largest percussion event in the world, featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels, and presentations. The convention's International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually, with more than…
Percussive Arts Society Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame will induct four percussionists, Clifford Alexis, Harold Jones, Dr. Gary Olmstead, and Salvatore Rabbio, during the 39th Annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) being held November 13-16, 2013. The Hall of Fame…
