Welcome Percussionists and Music Educators!

Our team is looking forward to meeting you at this year’s in-person PASIC convention and serving your professional needs in any way we can. Ask us about the free resources we have for you when it comes to program planning, advocacy, funding and other teaching and professional development needs.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out — we are here for you and look forward to talking about your music program.

The Percussive Arts Society International Convention gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by our booth to say hello and check out our new layout. We’re eager to talk with you about your needs as a performer, an educator or member of the percussion community. 

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to us at percussion@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

— Joel Tetzlaff, Matt Rudin, Angela Garay, Jalissa Gascho, Greg Crane,

John Wittmann, Jeff Shipley, Dr. Dave Gerhart, Catelyn Hawkins

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Visit booth #1301 for a chance to meet and interact with some of your favorite Yamaha musicians!

Thursday, November 14

• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour
  

Friday, November 15

• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour
• 2 – 2:50 p.m. —New Yamaha Marching Hardware In-Booth Celebration

Saturday, November 16

• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Yamaha Artist Hour

Wednesday, November 13

• 8 – 9:30 p.m. — ANTONIO SANCHEZ: Evening Concert: Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre with Thana Alexa, BIGYUKI & Lex Sadler (Sagamore Ballroom)

Thursday, November 14

• all day — MIKE SAMMONS: University Pedagogy Committee Workshop Day (Westin – Council)
• 9 – 9:35 a.m. — JOSEPH VAN HASSEL, NICK TERRY: New Music/Research: Performance of “About Face for Drum Set Duet” by David Macbride; “A Near-Empty Space” (Room 120)
  
• 12 – 1:30 p.m. — TRACY WIGGINS: New Percussion Literature Showcase: University of North Alabama Percussion Ensemble (Wabash Ballroom)
  
• 1 – 1:50 p.m. — PATRICK ROULET: FUNdamentals: Ghanaian Mallet Methods (Room 116)
  
• 2 – 2:50 p.m. — DAVID PANZL: Drummers’ Heritage Concert: Rudimental Roots and the Evolution of Marching Snare Drum (Room 125)
• 3 – 3:50 p.m. — ALICE PAN: New Music/Research: Performance of “Bird” by Alex Smith (Room 120)
• 4 – 4:50 p.m. — PIUS CHEUNG: Clinic/Performance: Udow, Daimo & Cheung Present: “My Marimba Works — An Approach to Interpretation and Expression” by Keiko Abe (Wabash Ballroom)
• 5 – 5:50 p.m. — BEN WAHLUND: New Music/Research:Performance of “Tassa for Solo Drumset” by Ben Wahlund (Room 120)
  
• 8 – 9:30 p.m. — TERREON GULLY: Evening Concert: Stefon Harris & Blackout (Sagamore Ballroom)

Friday, November 15

• 10 – 10:50 a.m. — ANDREW ELDRIDGE: Showcase Concert: University of Texas at Arlington Percussion Ensemble (Sagamore Ballroom)
• 12 – 12:50 p.m. — NICHOLAS PAPADOR: Research: Vessels of Song: Precedents and Creation of Klezmer Suites for Mallet Ensemble (Wabash Ballroom)
  
• 1 – 1:50 p.m. — AIYUN HUANG: Diversity Alliance Panel Discussion (Room 201)
  
• 1 – 1:50 p.m. — STEVE SHAPIRO: Clinic: Studio Tips & Techniques for Mallet Players (Room 125)
• 3 – 3:50 p.m. — JAMISON ROSS: Clinic/Performance: “Soulmates”: The Drummer’s Relationship Between Rhythm and Melody.  (500 Ballroom)
• 3 – 3:50 p.m. — MARIA FINKELMEIER: Clinic/Performance: Multi-sensory Performance with Maria Finkelmeier. Stick around to check out Maria’s set- up from 3:50 – 4:50 p.m. (Room 120)
• 4 – 4:50 p.m. — TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON: A Conversation with Terri Lyne Carrington (Westin – Capitol 2)
• 4 – 4:50 p.m. — GEORGE SCHWINDT: Drumset Clinic: The Business Side of Drumming: A Watched Pot Always Boils (Room 116)

Saturday, November 16

• 11 – 11:50 a.m. — ELENA BONOMO: Clinic: Musical Theater Drumming: A Creative Approach to Reading (Room 116)
  
• 1 – 1:50 p.m. — JOHN BECK, JUAN ALAMO: Clinic: Your Ear Drum: The Most Important Instrument You Own (Room 205)
• 2 – 2:50 p.m. — ANDERS ÅSTRAND, OLIVER MOLINA: Shared Daytime Showcase Concert: Daniel Berg, Marimba & Anders Åstrand, Vibraphone; Ninkasi Percussion Group (Room 125)
• 4 – 4:50 p.m. — ADÉLAIDE FERRIÉRE: Daytime Showcase Concert: Exploring the Marimba Repertoire (Room 125)
• 4 – 4:50 p.m. — ELBTONAL PERCUSSION: Clinic/Performance: Neon(N) (Wabash Ballroom)

For a complete list of clinics and performances, visit the PASIC Schedule.

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

• Timpani Maintenance: Three Common Problems and How to Fix Them
• Fix It: Snare Drum Rolls Teaching Tips
• Fix It: Vibraphone Teaching Tips
• Funding Resource Roundup
• Enhance Snare Drum Performance with Instrument Selection, Preparation and Tuning
• Fix It: Bass Drum Teaching Tips
• Positive Mental Health Strategies
• Find a Mentor
• Deconstructing Mallets: Find the Best Mallets for Your Percussion Section
• Fix It: Timpani Teaching Tips
• 6 Ways to Overcome Overwhelm
  
• Bucket Drumming: An Inexpensive, Durable and Portable Option
• All About Vibraphone Bars
• What Marimba Should I Purchase for My School?
• How to Add Versatility to Your Front Ensemble