PAS Recent News

Mar 12, 2024, 10:01 AM by Katherine Franzen

PAS is thrilled to announce the expansion of the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition at PASIC 2024.

Mar 12, 2024, 10:00 AM by Katherine Franzen

Mar 12, 2024, 10:00 AM by Hillary Henry

An extended contract has been signed between PAS, Visit Indy, and the Indiana Convention Center that will keep the organization’s annual PASIC™ in Indianapolis through 2028.

Dec 11, 2023, 15:48 PM by Hillary Henry

Oct 10, 2023, 11:26 AM by Percussive Arts Society

Jun 7, 2023, 15:33 PM by Hillary Henry

PAS is thrilled to announce a new commission by acclaimed composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery.

May 16, 2023, 14:57 PM by Percussive Arts Society

PAS is proud to announce our Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Johnny Lee Lane, Mike Mainieri, Arthur Press, Ney Rosauro, Viola Smith, and the Hurtado Brothers Royal Marimba Band.

Apr 13, 2023, 13:23 PM by Percussive Arts Society

PAS is proud to announce the winner and honorable mention of the 2022 PAS Composition Contest hosted by the Composition Committee.

Mar 6, 2023, 10:31 AM by Percussive Arts Society

Learn about the future plans for Rhythm! Discovery Center.

Dec 14, 2022, 09:27 AM by Percussive Arts Society

The Percussive Arts Society is pleased to announce the newest additions to the 2023 PAS Board of Directors and PAS Board of Advisors, which will go into effect on January 1, 2023.

Dec 8, 2022, 12:30 PM by Percussive Arts Society

Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) 2022 delivered entertainment, education, and exposure to the world of percussion

Oct 14, 2022, 09:46 AM by Percussive Arts Society

PAS is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of its distinguished awards: Lifetime Achievement in Education, PAS President's Industry Award, Outstanding PAS Service Award, Outstanding PAS Supporter Award, and Outstanding PAS Chapter Award.

May 25, 2022, 10:51 AM by Percussive Arts Society

PAS is proud to announce our Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Peter Erskine, Roland Kohloff, Michael Udow, Bernard Woma, and Nancy Zeltsman.

Feb 3, 2022, 12:07 PM by Percussive Arts Society

Acquisition, funded by the generosity of David and Colette Wood, will form centerpiece of new exhibit.

Dec 15, 2021, 14:44 PM by Percussive Arts Society

PASIC™ 2021 becomes one of the largest music conventions to be held in-person since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 6, 2021, 10:00 AM by PAS

Don't miss everything that is happening at PAS. The December 2021 Newsletter is available now!

Oct 25, 2021, 10:47 AM by Percussive Arts Society

Donation, to honor the organization’s 60th anniversary, will endow contest in perpetuity.

Aug 17, 2021, 11:33 AM by Percussive Arts Society

Read the newest update regarding PASIC™ 2021.

Jul 6, 2021, 11:20 AM by Percussive Arts Society

PAS and the entire percussion community mourns the loss of PAS Hall of Fame member, Morris "Arnie" Lang.

May 3, 2021, 13:41 PM by Percussive Arts Society

Read the full PASIC™ 2021 press release here.