Symphonic Lab Sessions
First introduced at PASIC 2001, “Labs” are designed to be mini hands-on clinic/master class sessions. The presenter demonstrates and performs for a portion of the 50 minute session during which, five or six student players take their turn performing and receive a helpful critique. If a student performer is interested in participating, he or she may sign up via e-mail, phone, or by fax before November 1, 2010. Each person may sign up for more than one lab, but ultimately acceptance will be based on a first come-first served basis. For more information, contact Percussive Arts Society, E-mail: percarts@pas.org; Tel: 317-974-4488; Fax: 317-974-4499. Download an application.

Mock Audition
The PASIC 2010  Mock Audition will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Five contestants will be invited to perform at PASIC 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A winner, first runner-up and second runner-up will be decided near the end of theaudition period with a public critique from the judges.

International Percussion Ensemble Competition
The purpose of the Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition is to encourage, promote and reward musical excellence among high school and collegiate percussion ensembles. Each year, two high school ensembles and three college ensembles are selected to perform showcase concerts at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).

World Music Percussion Ensemble Competition
To encourage, promote and reward the highest level of percussion education and musical excellence among high school and collegiate non-Western percussion-based performing ensembles from around the world. One high school or college/university ensemble will be invited to perform at PASIC 2010 (November 10-13th) in Indianapolis, IN. The winning ensemble will be featured in a Showcase Concert (50 minute maximum program length).

Percussive Arts Society Drumset Competition 2010
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is excited to announce a brand new drumset competition for artists between the ages of 14 and 22. The purpose of the contest is to encourage and support young musical drumset artists, with emphasis on the performer’s ability to support and guide a small band.

Percussion Composition Contest
The Percussive Arts Society Percussion Composition Contest is designed to encourage and reward those who create music for percussion instruments and to increase the number of quality compositions written for percussion. Many of the contest winners are considered staples in modern percussion literature. Cash awards totaling $4,500 are distributed each year.