Individual & Group Membership

Individual Membership

The Percussive Arts Society offers benefits to individuals of all ages, skill levels, and interests. Individual fees quoted below are yearly, based on anniversary date of joining PAS.
Download 2017 Membership Application

Group Membership

Any School or Non-Profit Organization that serves students through 12th grade can benefit from a PAS Group Membership— all for the low price of $250 annually.
Download 2017 Group Membership Application

Individual Levels

VIP Pass ($55)

As a VIP Member, you receive PAS and PASIC Scholarship opportunities, discounted PASIC registration, and have complete access to the resources of the PAS website. Our online resources include a digital archive of over 50 years of publications, complete PAS video and audio libraries, research databases, articles, and much more.


*All Access Pass Senior ($67)

The Senior Citizen discount is available to any individual who is 67 years of age or older. This special membership rate is applied to the All Access Pass, which includes the mailed publications. (International members are responsible for an additional shipping fee).

*All Access Pass ($105)

The All Access Pass adds to your PASIC discount and the full resources of the PAS website by including print editions of Percussive Notes publication, which is printed 5 times a year (March, May, July, September, and November). International Members are responsible for an additional shipping fee.


All Access Pass Friend ($200)

For those individuals who wish to do more to help financially support the society, you can join as a Friend, which includes the All Access Pass and a complimentary membership for the Rhythm! Discovery Center. Your entire $200 fee is a tax-deductible donation, and you will have your name printed in each issue of Percussive Notes and on the PAS website.

*International Shipping Fee ($25)
Charged to any All Access or Senior Citizen members outside the United States, Mexico and Canada.

International Pass ($20)

The PAS International Membership is available to any member from outside of the 50 US states. This membership includes: Opportunities for scholarships and grants; Eligibility for various contests and competitions; Committee membership; Discounted PASIC registration; Online access to the current issue of Percussive Notes; Limited access to the PAS.org website resources; plus Additional affiliate company discounts.

Group Membership

As a Group Member, you and your students will gain access to valuable information, resources, networking events, educational opportunities, and great discounts. Any School or Non-Profit Organization that serves students through 12th grade can benefit from a PAS Group Membership— all for the low price of $250 annually.

Each Group Membership comes with one (1) Percussive Notes subscription for the institution, one (1) individual All Access membership (a $105 value), and unlimited Backstage student memberships. For additional information, please contact membership@pas.org.

Download 2017 Group Membership Application


Backstage Pass Benefits (available to Group Memberships only): Access to PAS and PASIC scholarships and discounts, various contests and competitions, PAS.org resources, and the current issues of Percussive Notes and Rhythm! Scene™ (online, only). 

Competitions & Scholarships

Group Members who wish to enter the High School or Middle School International Percussion Ensemble Competition (IPEC), World Percussion Ensemble Competition, High School Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition, or High School Marching Festival competitions at PASIC, will be able to register under a valid Group Membership, (competition application fees will still apply). In addition, students who are members through a Group Membership will have access to apply for PAS and PASIC Scholarships.

Research & Reference

Whether you are looking for practice aids, technique tips, music for your next contest or recital, information for a paper or report, or percussion music to listen to, you'll have access to some of the best resources.

✓ Downloads of helpful audio, video and print materials.
✓ Comprehensive video library from past PASIC clinics and concerts

✓ Online access to PAS publications and archives
✓ Compositions, reviews, and performances databases

Connections & Community

PAS Members are part of a global network of drummers and percussionists with common interests. Whether you have questions to ask or information to share, the PAS community can help.

✓ PAS Community Network
✓ Local PAS Chapter activities
✓ PASIC — the largest percussion gathering in the world
✓ Online calendar of events
✓ Access to PAS Board of Advisors, Directors, Chapter Officers, and Committee members through masterclass and mentorship opportunities
✓ Local PAS Chapter membership for all students and teachers
✓ Opportunity to become a Student Delegate and play a leadership role in local chapter

Publications

PAS publications are known as the central source for percussion news and in-depth articles that you won't find anywhere else. Your membership at the VIP or All Access level means you have access to over 50 years of material.

✓ Percussive Notes, print/digital magazine
✓ Rhythm! Scene™, digital magazine
✓ Online Thesis/Dissertation Repository
✓ Percussive Notes Online Research Edition

Education & Achievement

PAS gives you many opportunities to improve your skills, learn new techniques, participate in professional development workshops, and gain recognition.

✓ PASIC and Chapter clinics and master classes
✓ FUNdamentals lessons for use by both educators and students
✓ Scholarships/Grants: PAS awards more than $30,000 in financial aid each year
✓ Competitions: solo, ensemble, marching percussion, composition
✓ Audition announcements and Job postings
✓ Summer Camps and Workshop information
✓ Leadership opportunities on the local and international level



Any drummer or percussionist who is serious about their craft should be a member of PAS. It opens doors to an arena of musical sounds, music making, musical instruments, and fellow musicians with a passion for musical drumming.

— Vic Firth

For me PAS has provided a support mechanism which has enabled me to take unprecedented steps in pushing boundaries both on and off stage.

— Dame Evelyn Glennie

The Percussive Arts Society has been an integral part of my life since 1993. I've benefited as a student, performer, and educator in countless ways. I've served on the Drum Set Committee and currently the University Pedagogy Committee and appreciate the opportunity to be part of the growth of our art. Young percussionists, there's nothing in your percussive life that'll compare to attending your first PASIC!

— James Doyle (Percussionist, Educator)

If you are a school, company, or organization interested in being a member of the Percussive Arts Society, learn about Corporate Sponsorship.

If you represent a library or subscription agency and are interested in receiving our publications, learn about our Library Subscriptions.


More Information:
Phone: (317) 974-4488
Fax: (317) 974-4499
membership@pas.org

Contact Us

Percussive Arts Society
110 W. Washington Street Suite A 
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
F: (317) 974-4499
E: percarts@pas.org