| Percussive Arts Society International Solo Marimba Competition 2012
To encourage the highest level of artistic expression in the art of performance and literature for solo marimba at the collegiate level. Entrants must be college level students, who are current PAS members, 18–25 years of age at the time of entry. Four finalists will be selected to compete at PASIC 2012 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3) in Austin, TX. The contest will include cash awards for the finalists. Selected finalists will have their PASIC registration waived and are responsible for all other financial commitments (room, board, travel). The 2012 application deadline has passed. Applications for 2013 will be available in November.
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). The 2012 application deadline has passed. Applications for 2013 will be available in November.
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 2012 (October 31–November 3) in Austin, Texas. The winning ensemble will be featured in a Showcase Concert (50 minute maximum program length). The 2012 application deadline has passed. Applications for 2013 will be available in November.
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. The 2012 application deadline has passed. Applications for 2013 will be available in November. |