Committees

The Percussive Arts Society has 17 standing committees that address specific areas of percussion performance, research, education, pedagogy and the percussion community. PAS committees play an essential role in advancing percussion through the development and dissemination of the latest information, research and initiatives.

PAS Committee Membership Timeline and Guidelines

March 15 – March 31:
Committee Chairs will check with current committee members to see if all eligible members want to remain on the committee.  The Chairs will then determine the number of openings and send this information to the PAS office for posting/advertising.

April 1 – May 31:
Open window for applications.  These should be sent to the PAS Office. The PAS Office then sends applications to the Committee Chairs.

June 1 – June 30:
Applications are reviewed through the process specific to each committee (this information is publicly posted under the "Application" heading of each committee on the PAS website).
Finalized lists with changes should be sent to the PAS Office and the Second Vice President by June 30. Chairs will also send an updated list to the entire committee at this time. Any edits to the committee description, selection process, or number of members needed may be changed during this time and should be sent to the PAS Office and the Second Vice President.

July 1:
Updated committee rosters are posted on the PAS website.

Committee Chair Handbook

How to Apply to Chair a Committee
If you would like to apply for a chair position for one of these PAS committees, please send a letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae and related experiences to the work of the committee to:

Percussive Arts Society
Committee Chair Search
110 West Washington Street, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Chairperson Selection Process
After the application deadline has passed, all applicants’ materials will be reviewed by the PAS President with possible counsel from the Executive Committee. The President will conduct interviews via phone and/or other electronic means with each qualified applicant and gather any additional information needed. After all interviews and information gathering is completedthe President will appoint the new Chair, or reappoint an incumbent, and inform members of the respective Committee.

PAS Committee Chairs serve a term of three years with a maximum length of service as Chair of three terms, or nine years. Committee members are appointed by the Chair and they serve a three-year term renewable at the discretion of the Chair.

PAS Committee Chairs provide collaborative leadership to seventeen standing PAS Committees. Being a Committee Chair is an opportunity to serve PAS and work with diverse colleagues from around the world on many projects and provide invaluable input to PAS and the profession.


Join a Committee
If you would like to serve on a PAS committee or find out more about a committee's activities, contact the chair of the committee or email PAS at percarts@pas.org.

If you are interested in committee service and want to view how committees are structured and operate, you may view the view the Committee Chairs' Handbook.


Composition Contest Committee (15 members) *4 openings
Chair: Josh Gottry (since April 2011). E-mail: josh@gottrypercussion.com

A term members (2013-18)
Matthew Richmond, Luis Rivera

B term members (2013-15)
Daniel Adams, Kevin Bobo, Alan Chan, Nathan Daughtrey, James Lambert, David J. Long, Brian Nozny, Steve Riley


The Composition Contest Committee administrates the annual PAS Composition Contest, including selection of judges, rules clarification, and reviews of winning compositions. The committee is also responsible for determining categories for the contest and strives to secure exposure for winning compositions and notable composers of percussion music at PASIC and other state days of percussion.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Contest and Audition Procedures (12 members) *3 openings
Committee Chair: Eugene Koshinski (since March 2013).
E-mail: flamacue24@hotmail.com

A term members (2013-18)
Chris Hanning, Roger Schupp, J.B. Smith, Scott Harris, James Snell, Michael Kingan

B term members (2013-15) 
Tomm Roland, Kari Klier

The Contest and Audition Procedures Committee organizes and administers the annual PAS Solo Competition.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Drumset Committee (20 members+advisory) *2 openings
Chair: Mike Sekelsky (since July 2009). E-mail: drsekelsky@gmail.com

A term members (2013-18) Sergio Bellotti, Chris Hanning, Roger Schupp
Advisory: Mike Farriss, Juels Thomas

B term members (2013-15) Stephen Belans, Joe Bergamini, Samuel Dinkins, James Doyle, Steve Fidyk, Ricardo Flores, Skip Hadden, Eric Hughes, Kevin Nichols, Pat Petrillo, Dennis Rogers, Glenn Schaft, David Schneider, Ed Soph

The Drumset Committee organizes and plans the programming of the various drumset clinics and masterclasses for PASIC. Another committee initiative is to conduct film interviews with historically significant drummers around the country for the PAS archives to serve as a source for future generations to use as a research toll, or for general interest.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Education Committee (20 members) *4 openings
Chair: Paul Buyer (since March 2004). E-mail: pbuyer@clemson.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Jeff Crowell, John Hain, Scott Herring, Mike Sammons, Dan Smithiger, Eric Willie

B term members (2013-15)
Bob Brudvig, Pete DeSalvo, Josh Gottry, Jim Lambert, Jonathan Latta, Marshall Maley, Ben Miller, Hal Sargent, Jim Corcoran

The Education Committee conducts research and exploration into practical and philosophical materials to assist both music educators and percussion instructors in the comprehensive education of their students. The committee understands and enjoys the fact that percussion is an attractant to the general public, and therefore provides opportunities for them to learn more through educational outreach activities. The committee recognizes percussion is an important part of public school education, and therefore provides educational experiences for the professional music education community. The committee nourishes the ongoing educational needs of professional percussionists by providing workshops, articles, resources, networking, and stimulating discussions.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol


Health and Wellness Committee (15 members) *6 openings
Chair: Frank Shaffer (since June 2011). E-mail: fshaffer@memphis.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Nathan Daughtrey, Andy Harnsberger, Darin Workman, Rob Falvo

B term members (2013-15)
Robert Friedman, Brian Mason, John McKinney, Ben Wahlund

The Health and Wellness Committee addresses topics and issues relating to the health and wellness of percussionists. This includes the promotion, development, and organization of materials for publication, injury prevention workshops, and panels held at PASIC as well as the coordination of hearing tests for attendees of the convention.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Interactive Drumming Committee (12 members) 3 openings
Committee Chair: John Fitzgerald (since March 2013). E-mail: jfitzgerald@remo.com

A term members (2013-18)
Lori Fithian, John Scalici, Kenya Masala, Mark Shelton

B term members (2013-15)
Jim Greiner, Chet Doboe, Dave Wonsey, John Yost


The Interactive Drumming Committee promotes the establishment and benefits of participatory percussion-based experiences in education, recreation, healthcare, business world, disabilities, social work, and community building settings where people of all ages and backgrounds can participate.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

International Committee (25 members) *13 openings unless de facto Inter/Pres members 
Chair: Adam Mason (since April 2012). E-mail: adam.mason@uleth.ca

A term members (2013-18)
Anders Astrand, Pedro Carneiro, Darren Duerden, Gary France, Kristen Shiner McGuire, Merrilee McNaught, Tim Palmer, Emmanuel Séjourné, Heinz von Moisy

B term members (2013-15)
Nicholas Ormrod, Ron Baker

The International Committee coordinates efforts and promotes the growth of international membership in PAS by addressing issues pertaining to communication, fiscal matters, philosophy, and visibility. The committee also oversees the administration of the annual PASIC International Student Scholarship.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Keyboard Committee (12 members) *3 openings 
Chair: Christopher Norton (since May 2010). E-mail: chris.norton@belmont.edu

A term members (2013-18)
None

B term members (2013-15)
Mark Ford, Renee Gauthier, Anders Astrand, Gwen Burgett, Daniella Ganeva, William Moersch, Mike Burritt, Jim Strain

The Keyboard Committee examines and addresses keyboard issues and topics of concern to the PAS membership. The committee promotes, organizes, and recommends the various keyboard clinics, masterclasses, and panel discussions for each PASIC.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Marching Percussion Committee (30 members) *4 openings
Chair: Neal Flum (since August 2008). E-mail: nflum@bama.ua.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Scott Johnson, Sean Womack

B term members (2013-15)
Jim Bailey, George Barrett, Paul Buyer, Lee Caron, Dominick Cuccia, Sean Daniels, Julie Davila, Dennis Delucia, Chet Doboe, Ken Green, Tom Hannum, Matt Henley, Bret Kuhn, Brian Mason, Jeff Moore, Pedro Orey, Jeff Prosperie, Mark Reilly, Paul Rennick, Sandi Rennick, Bill Rice, Brian West, Kennan Wylie

The Marching Percussion Committee hosts the PAS Marching Percussion Festival and Individuals Competition at each PASIC. Additionally, the committee strives to serve the international community of teachers, arrangers, performers, and aficionados by developing and offering a variety of educational materials. Many of the adjudicators for the various festivals are PAS Marching Percussion Committee members who volunteer their time and expertise to provide students with a quality evaluation and positive performance experience.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Music Technology Committee (20 members) *7 openings 
Chair: Blair Helsing (since March 2013). E-mail: blairh@well.com

A term members (2013-18)
Fabrice Marandola, Thad Anderson, Mark Cook, Kyle Maxwell-Doherty, Brady Harrison

B term members (2013-15)
Jordan Munson, Andy Bliss, Scott Deal, Norm Weinberg, John Best, Fernando Rocha, Brad Meyer

The Music Technology Committee is comprised of subcommittees that address areas of outreach, "hands-on" technology labs, listening lab, and publications with respective subcommittee chairs who work with the MTC Chair to develop publications and PASIC presentations as well as conduct reviews of products and other related materials.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

New Music Research Committee (15 members) *1 opening
Chair: Eugene Novotney (since January 2005). E-mail: edn1@humboldt.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Andy Bliss, John Lane, Terry Longshore, Bill Sallak, Melanie Sehman, Tracy Wiggins

B term members (2013-15)
Don Baker, Greg Beyer, Michael Bump, Kathy Kastner, Rick Kurasz, Morris Palter, Ben Toth

The New Music/Research Committee oversees the PASIC Focus Day activities including theme development, artistic programming, panel development, and production. It is the mission of the New Music/Research Committee to propose creative, innovative, and imaginative themes that allow Focus Day hosts to explore programming that exposes new compositional trends and challenges and provokes audiences, while maintaining connections to the historically significant composers and performers who together shaped the contemporary art-form of new music for percussion.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Percussion Ensemble Committee (14 members) *4 openings 
Chair: Andrew Spencer (since September 2008). E-mail: spenc1a@cmich.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Scott Cameron

B term members (2013-15)
Dan Moore, David Eyler, Jim Campbell, Brian West, Susan Powell, Ricky Burkhead, Blake Wilkins, Michael Burritt

The Percussion Ensemble Committee examines and addresses percussion ensemble issues and topics of concern to the PAS membership. The committee organizes and presides over the International Percussion Ensemble Competition and the New Literature Session at each PASIC. Additionally, the committee continually searches for ways to enhance, improve, and promote the percussion ensemble art form.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Scholarly Research Committee (12 members) *3 openings
Chair: Kevin Lewis (since June 2012). E-mail: kevindlewis@ymail.com

A term members (2013-18)
Graeme Francis, Ryan Lewis, Fabrice Marandola

B term members (2013-15)
Allen Teel, James Strain, Tom Nevill, David Lopez, Jeff Calissi

The Scholarly Research Committee promotes and advances scholarly research in all areas of percussion and coordinates the activities of the Scholarly Paper and Poster Presentations at each PASIC. The committee oversees and coordinates submissions for the PAS Online Research Journal.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

Symphonic Committee (30 members) *3 openings 
Chair: Chris McLaurin (since January 2013). E-mail: christopher.mclaurin@gmail.com

A term members (2013-18)
Braham Dembar, Will James, Shawn Lafrenz, Tom Sherwood, Jeremy Branson, Brian Jones, Randy Max, Phil O’Banion, Nicholas Ormrod, Joe Petracek, Glenn Watkins, Richard Weiner, Glenn Zeinemann

B term members (2013-15)
Frank Epstein, Bill Platt, Bill Wiggins, Sal Rabbio, Michael Rosen, Sam Bacco, Brian DelSignore, Garry Kvistad, Glenn Paulson, John Shaw, Lee Vinson, Shannon Wood, Earl Yowell

The Symphonic Committee serves the percussion and musical community by promoting, supporting, and endorsing symphonic-related activities through master classes, labs, clinics, and panel discussions at PASIC. The Symphonic Committee provides motivation, encouragement, and symphonic percussion awareness by means of scholarship, education, and performance.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

World Percussion Committee (25 members) *no openings (26 currently)
Chair: Kenyon Williams . E-mail: willdrum@mnstate.edu

A term members (2013-18)
Jennifer Caputo, Anthony DiSanza, Colleen Haas, Matt Henry, Shawn Mativetsky, Neeraj Mehta, CJ Menge, Sarah Riegler, Neil Sisauhoat, Heather Sloan, Mark Stone

B term members (2013-15)
Miguel Castro, Stan Dahl, Ken Dalluge, Sean Daniels, Elizabeth DeLamater, Josh Jennings, Jeff Jones, Valerie Naranjo, N. Scott Robinson, Allen Teel, Michael B. Vercelli, B. Michael Williams, Dave Wonsey, Paschal Younge

The World Percussion Committee works to promote and enhance the intellectual and artistic discourse in the field of world percussion music. The committee provides unique opportunities and forums for percussion students, educators, and artists across the globe through PAS to expand their cross-cultural awareness, musicianship, and understanding of world percussion traditions.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

 
University Committee (16 members) *7 openings (2 Undergraduate/5 Graduate)
Chair: Ben Fraley (since January 2013) . E-mail: fraley84@gmail.com

A term members (2013-18)

Undergraduate Members: Natasha Turner, Matthew Valenzuela, Jordan Lewis, Ian Grzyb, Colin Walker, Wade Jenkins

Graduate Members: Drew Worden, Colin Maloy

The University Committee provides collegiate percussionists with opportunities to lead and network, as well as facilitates the development of more informed and well-rounded students.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol

University Pedagogy Committee (20 members) *4 openings
Chair: Jonathan Latta (since January 2010). E-mail: percjon@hotmail.com

A term members (2013-18)
Fernando Meza, Tracy Wiggins

B term members (2013-15)
William Moersch, Christopher Davis,  James Strain,  Steven Hemphill, Susan Martin Tariq, Anthony Artimisi,  Dennis Rogers, Robert Brudvig, Patrick Roulet,  Julia Gaines, Adam Mason,  Paul Buyer, Ben Miller 

The University Pedagogy Committee promotes and enhances the exploration, improvement, elevation, and facilitation of the craft of percussion at every level of college teaching.
Committee Mission Statement and Protocol