About the Session Percussion is for Every Body: Expanding Diversity Through Drumming In this session, our expert panelists will discuss their experiences as minorities in the percussion community and ways that we can create a more inclusive environment for all... 
Marching and Rudimental Committee Panel Jeff Ausdemore Jeff Ausdemore serves as President and Co-Founder of Stryvemind.com, a revolutionary online music education platform that impacts students and educators around the world. This venture serves student musicians,... Drum Set Committee Panel About the Session Neil Peart Tribute Panel Join friends and colleagues of Neil as they share stories of their time with “The Professor”, Neil Peart. The Panel will be moderated by PAS Drum Set Committee Chair, Eric C. Hughes, and... World Percussion Committee Panel Rubén P. Alvarez Rubén P. Alvarez is a Latin percussionist, drum set artist, composer, and educator. His recording and performance credits include musical theatre-The Lion King, blues-John Mayall, rock-Dennis De... University Pedagogy Committee Panel Michael Sammons Michael Sammons, D.M.A. serves as the Percussion Area Head at the University of Utah. Sammons is recognized as a versatile performer in solo, chamber, symphonic, marching percussion and non-western musical... 