Percussive Arts Society International Solo Competition 2011
The Percussive Arts Society, in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, is excited to announce the PAS International Solo Competition for college level percussionists between the ages of 18 and 25. The purpose of the contest is to encourage the highest level of artistic expression in percussion performance and literature for solo percussion. Four finalists will be selected from two preliminary rounds to compete at PASIC 2011 (November 9-12, 2011) in Indianapolis, Indiana for cash awards and the opportunity to perform in a showcase concert at PASIC 2011.

Learn more about the PAS International Solo Competition.

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).

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.