https://pas.org/publication-articles/on-the-technical-side-practical-percussion-acoustics/
On the Technical Side: Practical Percussion Acoustics - Percussive Arts Society
Feb 19, 2025 - This document is about the science of sound and how it relates to percussion instruments.
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https://pas.org/reviews/estrellita-manuel-ponce-arr-wei-chen-lin/
Estrellita - Manuel Ponce - Arr. Wei-Chen Lin - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 25, 2025 - “Estrellita” was written in 1912 by Mexican composer Manuel Ponce.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/pasic-99-new-music-research-day-a-john-cage-retrospective/
PASIC '99 New Music/Research Day A John Cage Retrospective - Percussive Arts Society
The John Cage Retrospective will provide a comprehensive overview of Cage’s work for percussion while also illuminating some of the philosophies that inspired...
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https://pas.org/video-posts/the-percussion-collective-pasic-2018/
The Percussion Collective - PASIC 2018 - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 10, 2024 - Robert van Sice, Artistic Director featuring Svet Stoyanov, Ji Hye Jung, Victor Caccese, Sam Um, Terry Sweeney, Mari Yoshinaga, Doug Perry, Jonny Allen,...
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https://pas.org/reviews/after-all-is-said-nicholas-hubbell/
After All is Said - Nicholas Hubbell - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 16, 2025 - “After All is Said” is a brilliant addition to the multiple-percussion duo repertoire. Nicolas Hubbell has achieved a very electronic-sounding piece using only...
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https://pas.org/reviews/ballade-night-song-james-stabile/
Ballade (Night Song) - James Stabile - Percussive Arts Society
Feb 2, 2026 - “Ballade (Night Song)” is scored for unaccompanied vibraphone. The overall mood of this five-minute composition is pensive and thoughtful.
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https://pas.org/reviews/larkspur-and-rubies-eric-ewazen/
Larkspur and Rubies - Eric Ewazen - Percussive Arts Society
May 27, 2025 - Clocking in at one minute and 30 seconds, this exuberant work for solo marimba was written for percussion royalty Evelyn Glennie in honor of her 50th birthday.
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https://pas.org/reviews/projection-maxwell-gardner/
Projection - Maxwell Gardner - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 25, 2025 - “Projection,” a 5½-minute work by Maxwell Gardner, will find itself comfortably at home in a marimba repertoire increasingly influenced by minimalism and pop...
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https://pas.org/video-posts/alan-abel-memorial-a-celebration-of-a-life-in-music-pasic-2020/
Alan Abel Memorial - A Celebration of a Life in Music - PASIC 2020 - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 12, 2024 - . . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue your percussion discovery by joining the Percussive Arts Society today. You'll join a global community of...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/a-survey-of-compositions-written-for-percussion-ensemble-part-3/
A Survey of Compositions Written for Percussion Ensemble, Part 3 - Percussive Arts Society
Mar 4, 2024 - The document is about the development of percussion music in Western Art Music through selected literature.
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https://pas.org/reviews/schnabel-robert-sanderl/
Schnabel - Robert Sanderl - Percussive Arts Society
May 4, 2025 - Inspired by contemporary ensemble writing as well as several branches of the rudimental world, including drum corps and Swiss Basel style playing, Robert...
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https://pas.org/video-posts/mario-procida-namm-oral-history/
Mario Procida NAMM Oral History - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 9, 2024 - . . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue your percussion discovery by joining the Percussive Arts Society today. You'll join a global community of...
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https://pas.org/reviews/drum-set-simplified-kevin-j-garry/
Drum Set Simplified - Kevin J. Garry - Percussive Arts Society
Oct 1, 2025 - Drum Set Simplified is described by the author as “a gateway book for the beginner of any age to complete before starting more specialized books or paths of...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/professional-development-credit/
Professional Development Credit - Percussive Arts Society
Educators attending PASIC are eligible for continuing professional education credit, with the Professional Development Log serving as an official document...
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https://pas.org/reviews/early-music-for-two-marimbas-arr-martin-elster/
Early Music for two marimbas - Arr. Martin Elster - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 6, 2025 - This unique collection of early music arranged/adapted by Martin Elster for two marimbas will certainly introduce most percussionists/listeners to music...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/the-drummers-bulletin-board-cymbal-ology-part-2/
The Drummers' Bulletin Board "Cymbal-ology" Part 2 - Percussive Arts Society
Feb 27, 2024 - This document discusses the techniques, equipment, and repertoire for percussion ensembles in general music classes.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/practice-room-musical-study-for-timpani/
Practice Room: Musical Study for Timpani - Percussive Arts Society
A document about preparing a drum set for recording, selecting drum heads, muffling drums and cymbals, and selecting from various drum styles.
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https://pas.org/reviews/the-stars-began-to-burn-matthew-gillott/
The Stars Began to Burn - Matthew Gillott - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 3, 2025 - This is an energetic and effervescent composition for percussion ensemble.
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https://pas.org/reviews/etude-in-g-minor-xiaochi-zhang/
Etude in G minor - Xiaochi Zhang - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 17, 2025 - This challenging 4-mallet marimba solo can easily serve a number of performance needs and will impress all sorts of audiences.
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https://pas.org/reviews/the-big-room-joe-farnsworth/
The Big Room - Joe Farnsworth - Percussive Arts Society
Dec 1, 2025 - The “big room” is a term used to denote a state of artistic mastery. More specifically, it is the seemingly magical experience that occurs on the bandstand...
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https://pas.org/video-posts/brady-spitz-virtual-pasic-2022/
Brady Spitz - Virtual PASIC 2022 - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 8, 2024 - FUNdamentals . . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue your percussion discovery by joining the Percussive Arts Society today. You'll join a global...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/hands-head-heart/
Hands, Head, Heart - Percussive Arts Society
A description of the progression through which musicians become professionals, from technique to performing from the heart.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/percussionist-vol-10-no-1-fall-1972-complete-issue/
Percussionist Vol. 10, No. 1, Fall 1972 - Complete Issue - Percussive Arts Society
. . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue your percussion discovery by joining the Percussive Arts Society today. You'll join a global community of...
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https://pas.org/reviews/sparkle-frog-adam-silverman/
Sparkle Frog - Adam Silverman - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 6, 2025 - “Sparkle Frog” manages to be flashy and subtle at the same time.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/beethovens-use-of-the-timpani/
Beethoven's Use of the Timpani - Percussive Arts Society
The document discusses Beethoven's unique and innovative use of the timpani in his compositions.
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https://pas.org/request-e-mail-change/
Request E-Mail Change - Percussive Arts Society
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https://pas.org/reviews/tanc-szervusz-alex-a-orfaly/
Tanc Szervusz - Alex A. Orfaly - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 6, 2025 - This xylophone duet is written as “a Hungarian styled rag” for two solo xylophones and mallet quintet. The piece centers on the Hungarian scale, although it...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/pas-2015-scholarship-recipients/
PAS 2015 Scholarship Recipients - Percussive Arts Society
This document is a list of scholarship recipients.
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https://pas.org/reviews/uninhabited-admittance-gordon-stout/
Uninhabited Admittance - Gordon Stout - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 3, 2025 - One of the latest pieces in the oeuvre of Gordon Stout is “Uninhabited Admittance,” for solo marimba. The piece itself is much more textural than melodic,...
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https://pas.org/johnny-lee-lane/
Johnny Lee Lane - Percussive Arts Society
Nov 4, 2024 - by Teddy Hall Jr Professor Johnny Lee Lane has distinguished himself as a leader in percussion education and as an astute businessman in the percussion...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/2015-percussive-arts-society-awards/
2015 Percussive Arts Society Awards - Percussive Arts Society
The document is a list of awards given out by the Percussive Arts Society in 2015, along with the recipients' names.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/polyrhythmic-patterns-for-the-dance-drummer-time-and-place/
Polyrhythmic Patterns for the Dance Drummer / Time and Place - Percussive Arts Society
A polyrhythmic pattern (polyrhythm) is the simultaneous performance of two or more different rhythmic patterns.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/performance-anxiety-prevention-and-acceptance/
Performance Anxiety: Prevention and Acceptance - Percussive Arts Society
This document is about the causes, prevention, and acceptance of performance anxiety.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/philly-joe-jones-solo-straight-life/
Philly Joe Jones solo: Straight Life - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 17, 2024 - The document mentions Straight Life 4's and 8's.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/fun-with-odd-groupings-part-1/
Fun With Odd Groupings, Part 1 - Percussive Arts Society
In this article, we will look at playing odd groupings effectively.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/combating-inappropriate-muscle-tension-javanese-mallet-style/
Combating Inappropriate Muscle Tension; Javanese Mallet Style - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 17, 2024 - Linda Pimentel shares tips on dealing with and eliminating unnecessary muscle tension while playing percussion.
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https://pas.org/reviews/argumenta-mathias-reumbert-and-anders-elten/
Argumenta - Mathias Reumbert and Anders Elten - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 3, 2025 - Argumenta features a collection of works for two percussionists performed by the Danish duo Reumert/Elten.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/alive-in-hong-kong-and-australia-teaching-live-online/
ALIVE in Hong kong and Australia: Teaching "live" online - Percussive Arts Society
The article is about Allan Molnar's experience teaching "live" online in Hong Kong and Australia.
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https://pas.org/hal-blaine-2/
Hal Blaine - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 17, 2024 - The average music fan may not know his name, but it’s safe to assume that anyone who has listened to popular music over the past 50 years has heard Hal Blaine...
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https://pas.org/reviews/little-drummer-boy-katherine-k-davis-arr-michael-huestis/
Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis - Arr. Michael Huestis - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 1, 2026 - Michael Huestis’s arrangement of “Little Drummer Boy” is ideal for a holiday concert, as it can quickly be put together by experienced performers or serve as a...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/improving-sampler-response-to-an-electronic-drumkit/
Improving Sampler Response to an Electronic Drumkit - Percussive Arts Society
This document provides techniques to improve the feel and sound of electronic drumkits in samplers.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/identity-through-rhythm-a-conversation-with-matt-garstka/
Identity through Rhythm: A conversation with Matt Garstka - Percussive Arts Society
Oct 1, 2026 - Matt Garstka, a drummer known for his work with Animals as Leaders, discusses his musical upbringing and passion for education.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/thoughts-on-tabla-notation/
Thoughts On Tabla Notation - Percussive Arts Society
Rupert Kettle proposes developing a Westernized notation system for tabla in order to help students to understand the Indian approach to manipulation.
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https://pas.org/reviews/at-first-sight-tyler-cameron-bragg/
At First Sight - Tyler Cameron Bragg - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 1, 2026 - At First Sight is a technique building collection for unaccompanied 4.3-octave marimba that provides 240 short melodies designed to develop sightreading skills...
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https://pas.org/reviews/again-john-herndon/
Again - John Herndon - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 3, 2025 - I always find John Herndon’s compositions to be musically engaging and educationally valuable, and “Again” is no exception.
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https://italypas.it/project/competitionview/5/
Italy Percussive Arts Society
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/ed-thigpen/
Ed Thigpen - Percussive Arts Society
A review of the life and work of jazz drummer, Ed Thigpen.
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https://pas.org/reviews/understanding-michael-udow/
Understanding - Michael Udow - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 6, 2025 - Composed in 1970, Michael Udow’s “Understanding” is very much a piece of theater, more so than a traditional concert work. Although the stage is utilized...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/specially-made-snare-drums/
Specially-Made Snare Drums - Percussive Arts Society
This article discusses specially-made snare drums from the Percussive Arts Society Museum Collection.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/mcdonalds-all-american-high-school-band/
McDonald's All-American High School Band - Percussive Arts Society
The document discusses the 1982-83 McDonald's All-American High School Band, which incorporated some of the country's best young musical talent and performed...
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https://pas.org/resources/?_rudiment_type=diddle-rudiments&_new_facet=rudiment
Resources - Percussive Arts Society
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/commercially-available-excerpts-for-kettledrums/
Commercially Available Excerpts for Kettledrums - Percussive Arts Society
List of commercially available kettledrum excerpts in chronological order including their parts and abbreviations.
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https://pas.org/reviews/mosaic-ii-mandelbrots-dream-nicholas-hubbell/
Mosaic II: Mandelbrot’s Dream - Nicholas Hubbell - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 18, 2025 - “Mosaic II: Mandelbrot’s Dream” is a wonderful piece of music for four players on two 4.5-octave marimbas.
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https://www.houseofhaironline.com/percussive-arts-society-tribute-to-neil-peart/
Percussive Arts Society tribute to Neil Peart - House of Hair with Dee Snider
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https://pas.org/reviews/rosies-point-of-view-matt-stonehouse/
Rosie’s Point of View - Matt Stonehouse - Percussive Arts Society
Jun 4, 2025 - As I sit here writing about this recording, I am listening to the title track with its calming groove in seven. It’s not that the rest of the recording doesn’t...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/percussionist-vol-6-no-3-march-1969-complete-issue/
Percussionist Vol. 6, No. 3, March 1969 - Complete Issue - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 22, 2024 - . . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue your percussion discovery by joining the Percussive Arts Society today. You'll join a global community of...
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https://pas.org/video-posts/dafnis-prieto-pasic-2019/
Dafnis Prieto - PASIC 2019 - Percussive Arts Society
Apr 9, 2024 - Dafnis will show various examples from his groundbreaking instructional book “A World of Rhythmic Possibilities . . . Subscribe to continue reading Continue...
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/history-of-the-drumset/
History of the Drumset - Percussive Arts Society
A discussion of various musical styles and their implications upon the function, playing, and evolution of drums.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/the-eskimo-drums-of-alaska/
The Eskimo Drums of Alaska - Percussive Arts Society
The drum plays a prominent role in the music, spiritual life and culture of the Eskimos of Alaska.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/perspectives-an-interview-with-mark-ford/
Perspectives: An Interview with Mark Ford - Percussive Arts Society
A Mark Ford exemplifies excellence in education, performance,industry involvement, composition and service.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/percussion-materials-listing-project-committee-report-march-1970/
Percussion Materials Listing Project Committee Report March 1970 - Percussive Arts Society
The report provides an update on the Percussion Materials Listing Committee established to create a complete listing of percussion materials.
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https://pas.org/publication-articles/sonic-discoveries-of-a-sculptor-performer/
Sonic Discoveries of a Sculptor-Performer - Percussive Arts Society
Ward Hartenstein is moving the development of new musical instruments into the 21st century by returning to one of human-kinds?s oldest materials clay.
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