Drumset Solo Competition Details

Event Registration Fees:

Competitors:

$15 fee for PAS Members

$30 fee for Non Members

Prizes:

1st Open - Mapex Snare Drum

2nd Open - Koide 20" Ride Cymbal

1st Junior - Koide B8 Cymbal Pack (HH, Crash, Ride)

1st & 2nd of Open division, and 1st of Junior division will be featured at the Winners' Performance at the finale concert at 4:15pm.

Top three of each division - $25 Groth Music Gift Card

Competition Parameters:

Junior Division: Age 13 and Under (on 1/1/2025)

A drumset solo of up to 4 minutes, no backing track

Open division: Age 14 and Older (on 1/1/2025)

A drumset solo of up to 4 minutes, no backing track

This is a solo competition, freestyle. Judges will critique the following categories:

Technique

Groove

Showmanship

Creativity & Choreography

Musicality

Usage of any relevant and suitable stick tricks is allowed.

Usage of any relevant original 'country rhythm' is encouraged.

Auxiliary instruments:

All additional instruments for your set up must be fully acoustic (cowbells, tambourines, etc.). 

No electronics are allowed.