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Percussion Composition Contest

The Percussive Arts Society Percussion Composition Contest is designed to encourage and reward those who create music for percussion instruments and to increase the number of quality compositions written for percussion. Many of the contest winners are considered staples in modern percussion literature. 
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Solo Artist Competition

To encourage the highest level of artistic expression in the art of performance and literature for marimba. Entrants must be college level students (18–25 years of age at the time of entry) who are current VIP Pass subscribers or higher. Three finalists will be selected to compete at PASIC 2017 (Nov. 8–11, 2017) in Indianapolis, IN. The contest will include cash awards for the finalists. Selected finalists will have their PASIC registration waived, but are responsible for all other financial commitments (room, board, travel).
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