INDIANAPOLIS, IN – February 24, 2010 – The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) has launched a new drumset competition for young artists between the ages of 14 and 22. Following an initial round of judging by respected drummers from a variety of styles, twelve finalists will be invited to compete at the Percussive Arts Society (PASIC) this November in Indianapolis. Following the final round of competition, six winners will be selected and each will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support young musical drumset artists, with emphasis on the performer’s ability to support and guide a small ensemble. Drummers will be split into two age categories, 14–17 and 18–22. For the first round of competition, drumset artists are encouraged to send the Percussive Arts Society a six minute DVD video audition showcasing their skills in one of the following style categories: R&B/Funk/Gospel, Jazz, or Brazilian/Afro-Cuban/African.
The first round of competition will be judged by some of the largest names in the drumming community. Ndugu Chancler, David Garibaldi, Tommy Igoe will judge the R&B/Funk/Gospel category; Terri Lyne Carrington, Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton and Ed Soph will judge the Jazz category; and Gregg Bissonette, Jimmy Branly, Walfredo Reyes Jr., and Bobby Sanabria will judge the Brazilian/Afro-Cuban/African category. All participants that register and send a DVD video will receive written comments from a judge.
Click here to view a printable flyer from PAS with all the details on the Drumset Competition!
From the initial round of competition, twelve individuals (two winners from each age group for each style category) will be selected to compete in the second round of competition at PASIC on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Finalists will be required to perform with a live ensemble and will be judged by a panel of accomplished drumset artists on their ability to support and guide the group. The final round will be open for all PASIC attendees to watch the performances and hear educational feedback from the panel of judges.
Full competition information, including registration information and DVD video format instructions are available online at: http://www.pas.org/experience/contests/drumsetcompetition.aspx. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2010.
About PAS
The Percussive Arts Society was established in 1961 as a non-profit music service organization. Its mission is to promote percussion education, research, performance and appreciation throughout the world. PAS is the world’s largest percussion organization with more than 8,000 members representing over 50 countries and serves as the central source for information and networking for drummers and percussionists of all ages.
For more information about the Percussive Arts Society or PASIC, visit its web site at www.pas.org or call (317) 974-4488.