Group Membership

Group Membership

For schools and non-profit organizations serving K-12 students

For group instructors and band directors who work with students through the 12th grade, a PAS Group Membership provides tremendous value for you and your musicians for the low price of just $250 a year. Students enjoy their own benefits like access to competitions, scholarships and discounts—while you enjoy access to a wealth of PAS resources, including the chance to connect with some of the world's greatest percussion professionals to bring their expertise into your classrooms.

Each Group Membership comes with one (1) Percussive Notes subscription for your school or organization, one (1) individual All Access membership (a $120 value), and unlimited Student Group memberships. For additional information, please contact membership@pas.org.

For private studios serving K-12 students, see our Studio Membership.




For a PDF application, click here.

Featured Benefits

Masterclasses
PAS Group Membership gives you access to renowned percussion professionals. Book an unforgettable masterclass experience for your students and connect with mentors — for you and your musicians. As a Group Member, you’ll have access to PAS leaders and friends to help advance your skills and career. You’ll also receive membership to your local PAS chapter, where you and your students can participate in activities and networking.

percussive-arts-society-group-membership-member-photo-studentScholarships and Grants
PAS Student Group Members are eligible to apply for some of the $60,000 in funds PAS awards each year through our PAS and PASIC Scholarships.

Competitions
With a Group Membership, your organization is eligible to enter key competitions at PASIC, including the High School or Middle School International Percussion Ensemble Competition (IPEC), High School Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition and High School Marching Festival. (Competition application fees apply.)

PASIC Attendance Discount
Enjoy a Group Membership discount to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention where you get a chance to meet your percussion heroes, network with thousands of professionals and enjoy four days packed with music and learning.

Additional Membership Benefits

As a PAS member, you’ll get access to valuable information, resources, networking events, educational opportunities and great discounts.

Educator Resources

Whether you’re looking for practice aids, technique tips, music for your next contest or recital, information for a paper or report or percussion music to listen to, PAS has the resources you need organized and ready to use:

✓ Downloads of helpful audio, video and print materials
✓ Comprehensive video library from past PASIC clinics and concerts
✓ Online access to PAS publications and archives
✓ Percussive Notes™, print/digital magazine
✓ Online thesis/dissertation repository
✓ Percussive Notes™ online research Edition
✓ Compositions, reviews and performances databases

Student Benefits

Through a PAS Group Membership, Student Group Members get access to:

✓ Percussive Notes™ digital archive
✓ PAS job board
✓ PASIC discounts
✓ Scholarships and grants
✓ Educational resources
✓ Research tools
✓ Competitions
✓ Video library
✓ Affiliate discounts
✓ Local PAS chapter membership

Discounts 

✓ Discounted rates on Auto Insurance, Home Insurance and Renters Insurance from Liberty Mutual
✓ Discount on instrument insurance from Clarion Insurance
✓ Preferred member rates on automobile rentals through Alamo
✓ Discounted admission price to Rhythm! Discovery Center

For me PAS has provided a support mechanism which has enabled me to take unprecedented steps in pushing boundaries both on and off stage.

— Dame Evelyn Glennie

Any drummer or percussionist who is serious about their craft should be a member of PAS. It opens doors to an arena of musical sounds, music making, musical instruments, and fellow musicians with a passion for musical drumming.

— Vic Firth

The Percussive Arts Society has been an integral part of my life since 1993. I've benefited as a student, performer, and educator in countless ways. I've served on the Drum Set Committee and currently the University Pedagogy Committee and appreciate the opportunity to be part of the growth of our art. Young percussionists, there's nothing in your percussive life that'll compare to attending your first PASIC!

— James Doyle (Percussionist, Educator)

If you are a school, company, or organization interested in being a member of the Percussive Arts Society, learn about Corporate Membership.

If you represent a library or subscription agency and are interested in receiving our publications, learn about our Library Subscriptions.


More Information:
Phone: (317) 974-4488
Fax: (317) 974-4499
membership@pas.org

Contact Us

Percussive Arts Society
127 E. Michigan Street Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
F: (317) 974-4499
E: percarts@pas.org