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New 2025 PAS Board of Advisors and Board of DirectorsNEW BOARD OF ADVISORS Ricky BurkheadProfessor, entrepreneur, multifaceted percussionist and composer, Ricky Burkhead has been Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Mississippi for 30 years, where he holds a full professorship since 2018. He founded the first world music ensemble at the University of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi…
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Sock It to Me: A Muddy Adventure in Jazz EducationHere’s a tale about the unexpected consequences of hard work. About ten years ago, while directing a middle school jazz band, I had a brilliant idea: to bridge science and jazz. I collaborated with the director of the school’s planetarium to arrange a special concert for early spring. The jazz band would perform tunes related to outer space, space travel, and exploration. We included…
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Michael Udow and Edeta Arts Percussion Festival: A Match of Artistic ExcellenceMichael Udow’s legacy in the world of percussion truly exemplifies the spirit of a legend. From hosting PASIC 1984 at the University of Michigan to his recent contributions to the Edeta Arts Percussion Festival, Udow has consistently nurtured the percussive arts. PASIC 1984 was the last of the Society’s conventions to be hosted on a…
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PAS 2024 Award WinnersCongratulations to the 2024 PAS Award Winners. We will honor them at the PAS Awards Banquet during PASIC this year, along with the PAS Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Please celebrate these award winners, who have given so much back to the percussion community, with us. OUTSTANDING PAS SERVICE AWARD This award was established to…
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Industry News — August 2024MalletechMalletech is now a member of the Eastman Music Company family of brands!Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist from Beijing, founded Eastman Strings in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Eastman Music Company is now the largest manufacturer of string instruments worldwide, renowned for hand-crafting violins, violas, cellos, and basses in the…
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Product Showcase – August 2024BLACK SWAMP PERCUSSION Black Swamp Percussion has launched a new line headless tambourines featuring the same components and materials used in their World Class orchestral tambourine models. A solid ash shell is available in single or double row options. Modifications to Black Swamp’s standard shell depth reduces weight and increases maneuverability. A selection of four…
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People & Places – July 2024CanadaRising Star Andrew Busch Makes Historic Second-Prize WinPercussionist Andrew Busch isn’t just beating the drum; he’s breaking boundaries. The University of Toronto Master’s student recently made history as the second-prize winner of the prestigious Canada Council Michael Measures Prize in 2024 being the first percussionist to do so. Andrew will receive $15,000 along with additional…
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Product Showcase – July 2024CympadNew “STX” Warm-Up/Work-Out Drum Pad From CYMPAD To Debut At The Music City Drum Show Designed to accelerate the technical, rhythmic and musical development of today’s drummers, the Cympad STX is a compact drum pad that is highly-recommended and highly-effective for both work-outs and warm-ups. The STX features:• 3 cellular foam playing zones that provide…
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2025 PAS Percussion Ensemble Competitions and Festivals AnnouncedThe Percussive Arts Society (PAS) today announced the 2025 dates and locations for the Percussion Ensemble Competitions and Festivals. Introduced last year, these competitions are performance opportunities for high school and middle school percussion ensembles that give the performers and their directors the chance to receive clinic feedback from respected adjudicators. PAS will more than…
