The winners of the TIERRAS 2026 Percussion Competition are:

Scholastic Keyboard:

1. Raymundo Martinez, Edinburg North High School (Edinburg, TX)

2. Julian Covarrubias Favela, PSJA North High School (Pharr, TX)

Scholastic Snare Drum:

1. Luis Sanchez, Edinburg North High School (Edinburg, TX)

2. Raymundo Martinez, Edinburg North High School (Edinburg, TX)

Collegiate Keyboard:

1. Jose Hernandez, Texas A&M International University (Laredo, TX)

2. Aiden De Hon, East Texas A&M University (Commerce, TX)

Collegiate Snare Drum:

1. Jordan Sloan, University of North Texas (Denton, TX)

2. Jacob Thompson, Baylor University (Waco, TX)

Judges:

Francisco Perez

Lynn Vartan

Mark Boseman

Sponsors:

Melhart Music Center

Black Swamp Percussion

Innovative Percussion
Malletech

Sabian

Steve Weiss Music 

Encore Mallets

Marimba One

Salyers Percussion

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their hard work! It was a true joy to have you with us and to listen to your wonderful musicianship!