For Immediate Release: August 3, 2005

PAS, Five-Star Drum Shops Announce Partnership

The Percussive Arts Society and Five-Star Drum Shops recently announced a new partnership that brings added value to both PAS members and drum shop customers. Through the relationship, PAS members will receive a 10 percent discount on educational books and videos at all Five-Star Drum Shops when presenting their PAS membership card, and drummers who purchase a drumset at any Five-Star Drum Shop will receive a free one-year online PAS membership.

"This partnership gives PAS members more value for their membership, and gives Five-Star Drum Shop customers a valuable connection to PAS resources, events and the global percussion community," says PAS Executive Director Michael Kenyon.

Jim Rupp, owner of Columbus Pro Percussion and member of the Five-Star Drum Shop network adds, "As a student, a teacher, a player and a dealer, I've been a member of PAS for as long as I can remember. That's because the Percussive Arts Society has always been on the leading edge of advancing the art of percussion. This alliance between Five-Star and PAS will make it easier for players of all persuasions to become better drummers and more informed consumers."

A list of Five-Star Drum Shops may be found on the web at www.fivestardrumshops.com.

Organized in 2001, Five-Star Drum Shops is a network of independent drum shops with more than 43 locations across North America. The group produces an annual buyer's guide, has a certified used and vintage drumset program, and offers a Drum Buyer's Bill of Rights. Member shops are dedicated to providing drummers with a well-trained and knowledgeable staff, top quality goods and services at competitive prices, instrument repair and maintenance, artist and tour support, and in-store lessons, workshops and clinics.