PART 2: On June 4, 2024 I spent an afternoon at percussivearts Headquarters in Indianapolis. Joshua Simonds, executive director of PAS, invited me to see the rare Billy Gladstone kit, generously donated to the PAS Museum by David & Colette Wood. I played two solos in 3/4.

One of the things we love about our #Indianapolis HQ is partnering with our local arts community! Percussive Arts Society is proud to sponsor #StartwithArt2024 and invest in Indy Arts Council’s vision of #ACreativeLifeForAll. See you at the celebration!

Great turnout for Indy Arts Council #startwithart2024 #supportthearts #loveindy #indyarts

Learn how beginning percussionists should hold and strike a tambourine in this video from the PAS Classroom with Michael Hamm and Emma Kieselhorst. Learn more by watching our beginning percussion #bts series at bit.ly/PASClass

Only 65 Days Till #PASIC2024! Get your badge today, before prices increase on September 17. pas.org/pasic

The announcement you've been waiting for... the #PASIC2024 Schedule is NOW LIVE. pas.org/pasic

ICYMI: The #PASIC2024 Evening Concert lineup is here! Wed: Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre with Thana Alexa, BIGYUKI & Lex Sadler Thurs: Stefon Harris + Blackout Fri: SŌ Percussion Sat: The U.S. Army Blues Band See the schedule at pas.org/pasic – prices increase 9/17.

Introducing – the 2024 PASIC Artwork! This piece was created by Indianapolis Artist Shaunt’e Lewis. And remember, if you are looking forward to grabbing your PASIC merch with the artwork on it, register today before prices increase on Sept. 17. shauntelewis.com

See Jonathan Scales Fourchestra at #PASIC2024 in Indianapolis, IN - Nov. 13-16, 2024 - pas.org/pasic @jonathanscalesfourchestra

Come to Adélaïde Ferrière's clinic at #PASIC2024 - pas.org/pasic @adelaideferriere

See Samuel Torres at #PASIC2024 in Indianapolis, IN - Nov. 13-16, 2024 - pas.org/pasic

Longtime PAS member Saturino Tiamson Jr. shares his leadership insights in this video for the PAS Leadership Academy. For more see bit.ly/paslead @saturninotiamsonjr

Learn some FUNdamentals of the Ghanian Gyil that you can share with your students in Mike Vercelli’s session at PASIC in November. He will teach from PAS Hall of Fame member Bernard Woma’s repertoire. Register for PASIC 2024 at pas.org/pasic/registra…

Here’s a preview of another FUNdamentals clinic at #PASIC2024: Patrick Roulet & Michael Vercelli will teach Ghanian Mallet Methods for gyil and how this music can be used in a variety of settings. Get an advance badge for PASIC 2024 until 10/31/24 at pas.org/pasic/registra…

Todd Sucherman, friend of PAS and past PASIC clinician, takes a break from tour with a message to join PAS and get your #PASIC2024 badge before online registration ends after 10/31. Thank you, Todd! pas.org/pasic

Just a couple notes from Tim Thompson from Hamburg Percussion. Thanks, Tim! Get your #PASIC2024 badge online before the deadline of 10/31. Prices increase on site. pas.org/pasic

Thinking about how awesome PASIC 2023 was... get the your badges for #PASIC2024 ONLINE by 10/31/24 (to avoid paying day-of prices!) pas.org/pasic/registra…

Brad Meyer shares his leadership insights in this video from the PAS Leadership Academy: Always keep improving and tweaking your teaching. Never stop learning. Learn more at bit.ly/paslead

Thanks for having us!

My final solo in the series of six solos on the rare Billy Gladstone drumset. The kit was donated to percussivearts by David & Colette Wood. I spent the afternoon of June 4, 2024 playing solos on this incredibly well made and great sounding kit. - Steve Smith