Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a non-profit organization for professional percussionists and

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educators. It was founded in 1961 in the

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and has over 5,000 members in 40 American chapters, with another 28 chapters abroad. It is headquartered in

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. PAS has hosted the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) annually since 1976. PAS developed an influential list of

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s called the PAS 40 International Snare Drum Rudiments, which are considered to be the current standard reference on the subject. The Percussive Arts Society publishes ''Percussive Notes'', a bimonthly

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started in 1963, and previously published the magazine ''Rhythm! Scene'' from 2014 until it became the official blog of the organization starting in 2020. It also previously published ''Percussionist'' (later renamed ''Percussive Notes Research Edition'') until its functions were combined with ''Percussive Notes.''

PAS Hall of Fame

The PAS Hall of Fame recognizes percussionists for their body of work, achievements, and or service to the organization. It was founded in 1972.

References

External links

Official site
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