PAS Committees

Active PAS Committees

• Composition Committee

  Chair: Nicolaus Meyers (since January 2017)
  Andrew Barlow, Christopher Butler, Jeff Calissi, Brian Graiser, Greg Haynes, Dan Krumm, John Lane, Jesus Martinez, Mark McCafferty, Dave O'Fallon, Francisco Perez, Caleb Pickering, Nathan Smith, Michael Varner, Jamie Whitmarsh
  
  Charge: The Composition Committee contributes original compositions to Rhythm! Scene, presents panel discussions at PASIC, and promotes the creation of new works and education for percussion composition.
  
  

  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  The applicants will be contacted by the Chair for a brief phone interview. During this interview, the applicant should be prepared to discuss current activities as a percussionist and composer as well as ways he or she would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity. Based on the documentation submitted and the interview, the Chair will make a determination as to the applicant's Committee membership and will notify all applicants of the final selection results by July 15th.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each Committee member should attend at least two(2) out of the three (3) PASIC committee meetings within each three-year membership term. Members are expected to assist in the selection of judges for annual contests and contribute regularly to Committee business communication via e-mail and are encouraged to serve in other capacities in service to the Committee as able (i.e. judge coordinator, reviews of winning compositions, judge for contest, creation of composition topic articles for PN, submission of composition topic sessions for PASIC, etc.). Committee members must be current PAS members.

• Drum Set Committee

  Chair: Eric C. Hughes (since 2013)
  Kent Aberle, Michael Bahan, Jim Baltes, Ryan Biesack, Colleen Clark, Arjuna Contreras, Nick Costa, Michael Dawson, Christian Dorn, Keith Dudek, Jason Gianni, Donny Gruendler, Jen Hoeft, Scotti Iman, Sean Kennedy, Jim Mola, Yemi Oyediran, Mark Powers, Rich Redmond, Larry Rodbell, Wayne Salzmann II, Glenn Schaft, David Segal, David Stanoch, Trey O'Toole
      
  Advisory: Joe Bergamini, Greg Crane, Jason Edwards, Sarah Hagan, Bruce Jacoby, Chris Stankee, Joe Testa, Juels Thomas
  
  Charge: The Drum Set Committee makes recommendations for the various drum set clinics and masterclasses for PASIC, through sub-committee and committee chair on-line evaluation. Another committee initiative is to conduct film interviews with historically significant drummers around the country (Oral History Project) for the PAS archives, to serve as a source for future generations to use as a research tool, or for general interest.
  
  Application: Please direct all questions about the Drum Set Committee and the application process to the Committee Chair.
  
  The applicant will be contacted by the Chair for an interview, during which the applicant should be prepared to discuss current drum set professional and/or educational activities, as well as ways s/he would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity. Based on the documentation submitted and the interview, the Chair will make a determination as to the applicant's Committee membership and will notify all applicants of the final selection results by July 15th. Current Committee members will be contacted by the chair as needed for input on an individual's membership application.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member will attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC committee meetings within each three-year membership term.  In addition, members are to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regards to committee business (prompt reply to emails and other forms of communication). Members are required to participate annually in the PASIC application review process, and assist with other committee projects (i.e. Oral History Project) and sub-committees.

• Education Committee

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  Chair: Oliver Molina (since January 2020)
  Brandon Arvay, Justin Ball, Chase Banks, Lucas Bernier, Greg Crane, Michael Crawford, Chris Dandeles, Scott Farkas, Erik Forst, Michael Huestis, Don Johns, Karl Latham, John Leister, Ryan Lewis, Bernard Long, Kyle Lutes, Andrew Lynge, Thomas Marceau, Dan McGuire, Emily Patterson, McKayla Phillips, Mandy Quinn, Aaron Ragsdale, Ben Runkel, Austin Shoupe, Michael Silliman, Dave Stark, Karlyn Vina, Matt Weyer, Linday Whelan, Christopher Wilson, Troy Wollwage, John Wooton
  
  Charge: The Education Committee conducts research and explores practical and philosophical materials such as workshops, articles, resources, networking, and stimulating discussions to assist music educators in the comprehensive education of their students.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership should contact the Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each Committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC committee meetings within each three-year membership term, contribute to the mission of PAS and the Education Committee through Committee work, develop practical and philosophical materials to assist both music educators and percussion instructors in the education of their students, serve on subcommittees and accept Committee assignments as directed by the Chair, participate in the PASIC Selection Process by reviewing online applications and recommending artists and sessions, maintain active PAS membership and attend Committee meetings at PASIC, attend and/or assist with FUNdamentals clinics and Education Committee panel discussions at PASIC, respond to Committee email communication in a timely manner, regularly participate in forums and e-Groups on PAS website, write and submit education articles for Percussive Notes.

• Health & Wellness Committee

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  Chair: Brad Meyer (since January 2017)
  Laurel Black, Andrew Blezinger, Ben Cantrell, Alissa Castro, Elizabeth DeLamater, Brandon Dittgen, Nathaniel Gworek, Matthew Halligan, Caitlin Jones, Chris Jones, James Lindroth, Naomi Joy Marcus, Brian Pfeifer, Bill Shaltis, Tyler Tolles, James Vilseck, Hannah Weaver, Pete Zambito
  
  Charge: The Health and Wellness Committee addresses topics and issues relating to the health and wellness of percussionists. This includes the promotion, development, and organization of materials for publication, injury prevention workshops, and panels held at PASIC as well as the coordination of hearing tests for attendees of the convention.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership should contact the Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term.  In addition, members are to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regards to committee business (returning emails, volunteering for PASIC session application review, providing input for committee membership applications, attending PASIC committee meeting, attending /assisting with PASIC Health and Wellness sessions).

• Interactive Drumming Committee

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  Co-Chairs: Robert Damm and John Yost 
  Kim Brower, Gary Huber, Marciano Moreno, Scott Swimmer, Tom Teasley, Sule Greg Wilson
  
  Advisory: Michael Pratt, Jim Greiner, Richard Farvour, John Fitzgerald
  

  Charge: The Interactive Drumming Committee promotes the highest expression of the art of facilitation through educational resources and programming for the purposes of enhancing the well-being of all populations through facilitated, rhythm-based experiences.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership should contact the Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each Committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term. In addition, members are to maintain a reasonable line of Communication with regards to Committee business.
  
  IDC Members
  1) Respond to all emails, offer opinions, suggestions and generally participate in discussions, whether by email, in person or online (polls, surveys).
  2) Be involved in at least one IDC initiative; articles, projects, planning, etc.. per year. This would include chairing a sub-committee, being a collaborator, or organizing a collaboration, and of course could mean doing all the work on an article or project and delivering it yourself.
  3) After making a commitment, follow it through to completion.
  
  IDC Advisory Members
  1)Respond to all emails, offer opinions, suggestions and generally participate in discussions, whether by email, in person or online (polls, surveys).
  2)After making a commitment, follow it through to completion.

• International Committee

  *The International Committee consists of Chapter Presidents from outside the U.S., but will accept applications from those who would like to represent international regions or countries.
  
  Chair: Daniel Tones
  Gilles Durot, Antoine Fatout, Ming-hui Kuo, Kai-Po Lan, Shawn Mativetsky, Mariusz Mocarski, Tim Palmer, Laurence Reese, Antonio Santangelo, Victoria Sparks, Piotr Sutt, Josh Watkins, Xin Yin
  
  Charge: The International Committee supports the growth of the Percussive Arts Society outside of the United States by sharing PAS’s vision, promoting international membership, and cultivating collaborative endeavours.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership should contact the Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Active participation in discussions including regular response to emails, PASIC attendance not required (but strongly encouraged) due to logistics of international travel, work on subcommittees when assigned.

• Keyboard Committee

  Chair: Adam Blackstock
  Juan Alamo, Mark Boseman, Thomas Burritt, Anthony Calabrese, Anne-Julie Caron, Michael Compitello, Paul Fadoul, Greg Giannascoli, Gifford Howarth, Ryan Kilgore, Matthew Lau, Wei-Chen Lin, Payton MacDonald, Tony Miceli, Jamie Moyer, Steve Shapiro, Mike Truesdell, Drew Tucker, Nancy Zeltsman
  
  Charge: The Keyboard Committee promotes, organizes, and recommends the various keyboard clinics, masterclasses, and panel discussions for each PASIC.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Committee members should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term.  Additional expectations include: attending PASIC committee meeting at the aforementioned PASICs, preparing for the meeting as per advanced agenda, and bringing in initiatives and ideas that would benefit the Society and further the KC’s mission; responding to emails and communication in a timely manner; carefully reviewing, ranking, and commenting on PASIC applications; recruiting new members for the committee when appropriate; assisting with panelist selection and facilitation; attending/assisting keyboard panel discussions and other KC-supported events at PASIC; serving on sub-committees and furthering projects undertaken by the KC.

• Marching and Rudimental Percussion Committee

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  Chair: Sean Womack (since January 2020)
  Jeff Ausdemore, Cory Doran, Michael Eagle, Virgil Goodwine, Jamie Haffner, Brad Halls, Kevin Hanrahan, Joe Hobbs, Jason Ihnat, Mark Kapral, Justin Lee, Tony Lymon, Jeremy Marks, Jeremy Maytum, Charles Poole, Luis Rivera, Ron Schermerhorn, Brian Stockard, Shilo Stroman, Lauren Teel, Dan Wahl, Russell Wharton, Ian Wudyka
  
  Charge: To bridge contemporary and traditional styles in marching percussion and serve as a resource for students, teachers, arrangers, performers, and aficionados. The  committee hosts the PAS Marching Percussion Festival and provides clinics, concerts, panel discussions, and interactive experiences and PASIC.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC Committee meetings within each three-year membership term unless excused by Committee Chair for extenuating circumstances (i.e., presenting a clinic, attending Board of Directors meeting, etc.). Each year of membership during a three-year term, a member must submit an article to the Percussive Notes marching percussion editor.  The article need not be production ready and can in fact be in draft form.  Each member must volunteer annually for the marching percussion festival at PASIC as an adjudicator or in helping to administrate the festival, unless excused by Committee Chair for extenuating circumstances. Committee members should strive to positively contribute to marching percussion as an educator, performer, and/or adjudicator.

• Music Technology Committee

  Chair: Brady Harrison
  Matthew Bowling, Will Cameron, Ray Dillard, Tony Edwards, Von Hansen, Christopher Howard, Matt Jordan, Jacob Kight, Kellen King, Thomas Klecha-Faure, Amy Knoles, Colin Malloy, Spike the Percussionist, Ian Riley, Scott Shinbara, Andrew Thierauf, Alex Wier
  
  Charge: The Music Technology Committee is comprised of subcommittees that address areas of outreach, "hands-on" technology labs, listening lab, and publications with respective subcommittee chairs who work with the MTC Chair to develop publications and PASIC presentations as well as conduct reviews of products and other related materials.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  The Chair will send the applicants a list of current Committee projects and set up a phone/Skype interview at a mutually agreeable time, during which applicants should be ready to discuss (a) their interests in technology including 1-2 specific committee projects to which they would like to be “attached” (these can either be existing projects or new ideas), (b) how to illustrate the relevance of their interests to the broader PAS community, (c) their willingness to participate in PASIC reviews.  The Chair will notify all applicants of the final selection results by July 15th.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Members should (a) attend in full at least two out of the three PASIC committee meetings during their term on the committee (exceptions to be negotiated based on other conflicting PAS obligations), (b) be available to review PASIC proposals for two of the three review cycles during their term, (c) be responsive to emails in a timely manner, (d) maintain and contribute to at least one committee-directed project throughout the year, to be determined in consultation with the chair. These projects will include 2-5 committee members, and are designed to ensure that the committee remains focused on key projects of high value to the committee as a whole.  Members should be prepared to update the committee on the status of their project at the annual PASIC meeting (members working in teams should be prepared to update their project leaders prior to the committee meeting, but be ready to discuss their projects with the committee as a whole).

• New Music/Research Committee

  Chair: Joseph Van Hassel
  Logan Ball, Aaron Butler, Louise Devinish, Abby Fisher, Sean Hamilton, Cory Hills, Lee Hinkle, Fabio Oliveira, Eric Retterer, Elizabeth Soflin, Jennifer Torrence, Bonnie Whiting
  
  Charge: The New Music/Research Committee oversees an annually-themed series of PASIC events focused on experimental and avant-garde music for percussion. Through performance and research, the NM/R Committee highlights the works, ideas, and traditions that shape our contemporary art form.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  The Chair will electronically forward the new candidates application materials to all current committee members for their review, and the committee members will be directed to review the application materials during the official application review period, which is June 1st to June 30th. During this period, the committee members will be invited to advocate for and discuss in detail the specific applicants via e-mail correspondence with the other current committee members and the Chair. Before the end of the review period (and if committee openings exist), the chair will call for a vote of the current members detailing their choice(s) for new membership, specific to the number of openings on the committee that specific year. The Chair will notify all applicants of the final selection results by July 15th. Although no formal criteria exists for application, it is expected that a potential NM/R Committee member will have interest and experience in the composition, performance, scholarship and/or promotion of new music within the Percussive Arts Society, and will be able to meet all expected requirements of PAS committee participation. Additionally, The New Music/Research Committee invites and welcomes potential candidates to attend and participate in NM/R Committee meetings at PASIC prior to their application for committee membership.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member should attend and participate in at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC Committee meetings within each membership term. All members are expected to participate in the Focus Day theme selection process, to participate in Focus Day planning and presentation as needed, including assisting with logistics for Focus Day concerts, rehearsals, and set-transitions, and are encouraged to nominate themselves to be Focus Day hosts (or Co-Hosts) during their term on the Committee. Committee members who are not interested in becoming Focus Day Hosts are encouraged to serve the Committee in other supportive capacities, such as serving on sub-committees and/or accepting other appropriate Committee assignments as directed by the Chair. All members are expected to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regard to committee business and are expected to participate in the new membership review process.

• Percussion Ensemble Committee

  Chair: Brian West (since January 2017)
  Darren Bastian, Wayne Bovenschen, Scott Brown, Jerriald Dillard, Edward Dunlap, Andrew Eldridge, Thom Hasenpflug, Michael Kozakis, Mike Lynch, David Mitchell, Chris Nadeau, Matthew Rush, Robert Sanderl, Craig Turner, Tracy Wiggins, Eric Willie, Christopher Whyte
  
  Charge: The Percussion Ensemble Committee organizes and presides over the International Percussion Ensemble Competition, the New Literature Session, and the Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition at each PASIC. Additionally, it searches for ways to enhance, improve, and promote the percussion ensemble art form.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each Committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term. In addition, members are to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regards to committee business, and be willing to assist with the various tasks associated with the ensemble Committee.
  

• Scholarly Research Committee

  Chair: Molly Cryderman-Weber
  Marc Dicciani, Samuel Gould, Aaron Graham, Troy Hall, Renee Keller, James Lindroth, Pamela Lynn-Seraphine, Quintin Mallette, Sean Millman, Haley Nutt, Brady Spitz, Matthew Witten
  
  Charge: The Scholarly Research Committee promotes, advances, and supports scholarly research in all areas of percussion.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term. Committee members are required to contribute to activities including reviewing proposals for scholarly papers/posters for presentation at PASIC, reviewing submissions for the Online Research Journal, soliciting scholars to contribute research to PASIC and/or the Online Research Journal, and participating in Committee business via email correspondence.

• Symphonic Committee

  Chair: Phillip O’Banion
  Timothy Adams, Thomas Akins, Keith Aleo, Ted Atkatz, Ruth Cahn, William Cahn, Michael Culligan, Braham Dembar, Christopher Deviney, Karl Dustman, Jeremy Epp, Frank Epstein, Peter Flamm, Jason Ginter, Gregory Goodall, Doug Howard, Peter Kates, John Kilkenny, John Kinzie, Peter Kogan, Gregory LaRosa, Michael Launius, J.B. Leclere, David Nelson, George Nickson, Patricia Niemi, Laura Noah, Nick Petrella, Brian Prechti, Lucas Sanchez, Ralph Sorrentino, Matthew Strauss, Frederick Zweifel
   
  Charge: The Symphonic Committee serves the percussion and musical community by promoting, supporting, and endorsing symphonic-related activities through master classes, labs, clinics, and panel discussions at PASIC. The Symphonic Committee provides motivation, encouragement, and symphonic percussion awareness by means of scholarship, education, and performance.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member should attend and participate in at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC committee meetings within each 3-year membership term. All members are expected to participate in the PASIC selection process and Mock Audition/Lab Subcommittees, as well as adjudication (as needed). All members are expected to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regard to Committee business.

• University Student Committee

  Chair: Emily Magee (since January 2020)
  Micheal Barnes, Daniel Barsetti-Nerland, Hunter Gross, Thomas Landewed, Kayla Liptak, William Labossiere, Sean McWilliams, Michael Metz, Samantha Romashko, Nick Sardello, Chloe Spencer, Ike Van de Vate
  
  Charge: The University Student Committee enables the next generation of percussion leaders to develop professional skills while contributing to the future growth of PAS.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit an application consisting of a Letter of Recommendation from their University Percussion Professor and a written essay about why they would like to join the University Student Committee (500-750 words).
  
  Eligibility for Membership: University Student Committee members are required to be enrolled in a university Bachelor's or Master's Degree percussion program and must be an active member of PAS. In addition, each member is expected to participate in committee meetings and contribute to any committee business throughout the year.
  
  To learn more and apply, please visit the University Student Committee page.

• University Pedagogy Committee

  Chair: Mike Sammons (since January 2021)
  Jeff Barudin, Jillian Baxter, Jeffery Crowell, Tommy Dobbs, Timothy Feerst, Stuart Gerber, Dave Gerhart, Adam Groh, Teddy Hall, Gordon Hicken, Matt Holm, Marja Kerney, Jason Kihle, Andy P. Smith, Julie Strom, Allen Teel, Ben Tomlinson, Earl Yowell
  
  Charge: The University Pedagogy Committee promotes and enhances the exploration, improvement, elevation, and facilitation of the craft of percussion at every level of college teaching.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each Committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASIC committee meetings within each three-year membership term.  Active participation in discussion by responding to emails throughout the year in a timely manner, attend panel discussions and other Committee-supported events at PASIC, be active in sub-committees or projects deemed necessary by the Committee.

• World Percussion Committee

  Chair: Mark Stone (since January 2020)
  Espinoza Agurto, Justin Alexander, Ruben Alvarez, Meagan Arns, Sonja Branch, Roger Braun, Justin Bunting, Miquel Castro, Laura Stephani Cohen, Andres Espinoza, Patrick Fitzgibbon, Ricardo Flores, Ryan Frost, Matt Geiger, Richard Grimes, Colleen Haas, Paul Hayes, Richard Henson, Zachary Himelhoch, Rohan Krishnamurthy, Dave Longfellow, Adam Maalouf, Monette Marino, Andy Miller, Michael Mixtacki, Eugene Novotney, Patrick Roulet, Gavin Ryan, Marcus Santos, John Smith, Adam Snow, Poovalus Sriji, Kay Stonefelt, Michael Taylor, Liam Teague, Saturnino Tiamson, Michael Vercelli, Cara Wildman
  
  Charge: The World Percussion Committee makes recommendations for the various contemporary and traditional world percussion events at PASIC. Committee members also contribute to Percussive Notes, Rhythm! Scene, and Rhythm! Discovery Center to help expand cultural diversity, musicianship, and understanding of world percussion.
  
  Application: All candidates for committee membership will electronically submit a letter of interest and Vita (resume) to the appropriate Committee Chair via email. Email contacts are available by clicking on the name of the appropriate Committee Chair. In the email, the applicant is encouraged to list particular areas in which they would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity.
  
  The applicant will then be contacted by the Chair for a phone interview during the official application review period, which is June 1st to June 30th.  During this interview, the applicant should be prepared to discuss current activities as a performer and/or educator, non-Western areas of expertise (aka Ewe drumming, Javanese gamelan, etc.), as well as ways s/he would be interested in contributing to the Committee's activity. Based on the documentation submitted, the interview, and the need of the Committee to represent as wide a swath of world music specialties as possible, the chair will make a determination as to the applicant's Committee membership and will notify all applicants of the final selection results by July 15th. Current Committee members may be contacted by the Chair as needed for input on an individual's membership application.
  
  Guidelines for Membership: Each committee member should attend at least two (2) out of the three (3) PASICs within each membership term. Members will be expected to serve on either a PASIC review committee and/or World Percussion Ensemble Competition judging panel when requested by the Chair, which will typically entail one to two services per three-year term. Exceptions will be taken on a case-by-case basis, but failure to serve on at least one review committee or judging panel per three-year term will result in removal from the Committee. In addition, members are to maintain a reasonable line of communication with regards to Committee business.