Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2026 Nebraska Day of Percussion!! Fantastic clinics, masterclasses, and performances. Congrats to the winners of our solo competitions and we’ll see everyone in 2027!
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We’re incredibly excited for the 2026 Nebraska Day of Percussion tomorrow! Here are the remaining guest artists who will be giving presentations throughout the day. Check out the descriptions below:
“Rhythm & Percussion with Hand Signs”
This session is all about making music together using simple hand signals to guide the group. We’ll play, improvise, and build grooves together!
“Syncing Senses” In this lecture recital, Kyle will present data from his research recital and how it can be applied to the modern performer with performances of works by Psathas and Wharton. At the start of this session, audience members are invited to join the performance by coming up to participate in creating art. “Creative Applications to Drumset Method Books”
This presentation will analyze how authors of drum set method books approach and utilize the concept of additional creative applications, and how it can be practically applied across different skill and educational levels. We will then explore how to practically apply additional creative applications across three different skill levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) using a mix of drum set and non-drum set centered material, such as a drum set comping book or a snare drum etude book.
“From Idea to Ensemble”
A look at how UNL Indoor was created from the ground up, highlighting practical strategies for starting an indoor percussion program with limited resources and building a meaningful experience for students.
We are incredibly excited to be joined by our two guest artists for this year’s Day of Percussion @tommy.dobbs and @dylanbassettpercussion ! Check out descriptions for their masterclasses below:
“Accessories Before the Act: How to Prevent Criminal Sounds Within Your Percussion Section”
The clinic is centered on percussion instruments often overlooked: tambourine, cymbals, and triangle. This clinic combines live demonstrations with performances from the standard band and orchestral repertoire, discussions of the fundamental techniques and sound concepts behind each instrument, and hands-on audience participation. “Samba Rhythms From the Streets of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil”
I am super excited to share amazing music from the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, one of the powerhouses of percussion in the world. Here, Blocos Afros parade with 200+ drummers for Carnaval, and drums can be heard reverberating through the streets year-round. In this workshop, you’ll learn rhythms from some of the most famous blocos, including Ilê Aiyê, Olodum, Didá, & Timbalada. Get ready to groove!
Registration is still open, so be sure to fill out the form in our bio. We’ll see everyone on Saturday!
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Check out the detailed schedule for this years Day of Percussion! Sessions will include topics ranging from marching arts to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Registration is still open, so be sure to check out the form in our bio! #nebraskadayofpercussion #percussiveartssociety #nebraskapercussion
We can’t wait to see everyone at the end of the semester for the Nebraska PAS Day of Percussion!! Here is some important info to know before you register:
1. The schedule for the day
2. Registration Fees and Link
3. High School and Collegiate Competition details
To register for the NE DoP and the competition, visit the link in our bio.
We can’t wait to meet everyone, and we’ll see you at the end of the semester!
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We are excited to announce, for the first time since 2022, the Nebraska Day of Percussion will take place on May 2nd, 2026 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! 🎉🥁
More information will be coming soon about our guest artists @tommy.dobbs and @dylanbassettpercussion along with how to sign up for the collegiate and high school solo competitions. Be sure to mark your calendars and we’ll see everyone in May!
Next up: drumset!
@_nathanbjoinmusic_ demonstrates the various styles asked for this year’s Nebraska All-State. Best of luck to all the students auditioning this year!
#percussion #drumset #jazz #jazzband #nebraskaallstate #allstatepercussion #musician #percussionist #drummer #musiceducation #nmea2025 @percussivearts
Next up: multi percussion!
Excerpt from “Cool Joe” by Gary Gilroy
Performed by @salgadoemily
#drums #percussion #toms #multipercussion #claves #timbales #concertband #allstatepercussion #nebraskaallstate #musiceducation #percussiveartssociety @percussivearts
Next up: timpani!
Etude 51 from Mitchell Peters’ “Fundamental Method for Timpani”
Performed by @salgadoemily
#timpani #drums #percussion #nebraskaallstate #allstatepercussion #musiceducation #percussiveartssociety @percussivearts
Next up in our All-State etudes series: mallets!
Etude VII from Morris Goldenberg’s “Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone”
Performed by @jwrobes_
#marimba #mallets #percussion #allstatepercussion #nebraskaallstate #nmea2025 #musiceducation #percussiveartssociety @percussivearts
It’s Nebraska All-State audition season! High school percussionists, if you’re looking for help on your classical or jazz excerpts, we’ve put together demonstration videos for your perusal!
First up, snare drum 🥁
Etude 4 from Mitchell Peters’ “Advanced Snare Drum Studies”
Performed by @hweaver13
#snaredrum #allstatepercussion #percussion #percussionist #nebraskapercussion #nebraskaallstate #drums
We are exciting to welcome our newest officers of the Nebraska chapter of PAS!
President - @hweaver13
Vice President - @salgadoemily
Secretary - @gabriellefbrady
Treasurer - @jwrobes_
Be on the lookout for upcoming events and updates for the 25/26 school year such as the 2026 Day of Percussion! #percussiveartssociety #nebraskapas #nebraskapercussion
