WORLD’S LARGEST DRUM & PERCUSSION EVENT HITS AUSTIN!
The Percussive Arts Society announces PASIC 2012 (Percussive Arts Society International Convention) will be held in Austin,Texas from October 31 - November 4, 2012. With more than 120 events scheduled over four days, PASIC is a drummer & percussionist’s playground for all genres and styles of percussion representing some of today’s eminent, cutting-edge artists and educators in their field.
PASIC 2012 drumset clinics, master classes, and concerts will feature leading drummers in the music industry today, including Steve Gadd (Studio Legend), Stanton Moore (Galactic), Zoro (Lenny Kravitz), Billy Kilson (Chris Botti), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater), Richie Garcia (Sting), Cliff Almond (Michel Camilo), Tom Brechtlein (Al Di Meola), Marvin “Smitty” Smith (Tonight Show Band) and Austin’s own Todd Sucherman (Styx) to name a few.
PASIC is also host to the International Drum & Percussion Expo held over three days. The expo will have on display the famous Neil Peart drumset used on his first four RUSH albums and tours from 1974 – 1977 including Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, 2112, and All The World’s A Stage. Fans can pay $10 to $30 to play on or have their photo taken with the drum kit, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society
PASIC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from Wednesday, October 31 to Sunday, November 4, 2012. Registration for 1-Day and 4-Day badges are available through the Percussive Arts Society at pasic.org. Single session tickets, which allow entrance to any one event during the convention, may also be purchased on-site at the Austin Convention Center for any of the over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes or presentations. Single day wristbands for the International Drum & Percussion Expo and National Marching Festival are also available on-site and start at $20 each.
Continued concert and artist announcements as well as registration information and volunteer opportunities for PASIC 2012 is available at www.pasic.org. For more information about PASIC 2012, please contact the Percussive Arts Society office at 317.974.4488.
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THE CITY OF AUSTIN PRESENTS “MUSIC IN THE PARKS”
The City of Austin’s Music Division and Parks Department bring you Music in the Parks, a year-long concert series that features free, live and diverse concerts set in various parks throughout Austin. This is an incredible opportunity for our musicians to gain exposure to new audiences and for community bonds to be strengthened. Performances are free and appropriate for the whole family. All are welcome and invited to attend!For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/musicintheparks
May 8, 2012 (Austin, TX)-Austin Music Foundation (AMF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen and connect the creative economy through its educational programs and career development resources, announced today that in partnership with the City of Austin they will launch the Leadership Music Austin program and the Austin Music Entrepreneur Accelerator programs.
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Help fuel the music! Austin Music Foundation depends on the Austin community at large for financial support of our programs and services. If you would like to become involved with AMF through membership or becoming a sponsor of one of AMF’s educational programs or events, please click on the appropriate link above.
Austin Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
