Percussion Studio Handbook

Download the latest edition of the K-State Percussion Studio Handbook. It is your go-to source for our curriculum, required resources (books, sticks, mallets, etc.), and clinics/background information.

K-State SMTD YouTube Channel

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KSU-PAS Officers (2024-2025)

Here is the slate of officers for the K-State student chapter of the Percussive Arts Society:
President: Jake Wall
Vice President: Devon Autry
Secretary: Ryan Woodruff
Treasurer: August Siefkes
Social Media: Jasper Vallad

2025 Drum Line Mini-Camp

Tim O'Connor

The 2025 K-State Drum Line Mini-Camp is scheduled for Saturday, May 10. This year's clinician will be Tim O'Connor. Tim is a former member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and Gateway Percussion, as well as a current member of the Rumble, drum line of the Kansas City Chiefs. Tim has taught and written for several programs in the area, including Blue Springs High School, Blue Springs South High School, Liberty North High School, Louisburg High School, and Buhler High School. He currently assists with the percussion program at Shawnee Mission East. For more information including registration (coming soon), visit the K-State Drum Line web page.

Vibrant Clarity by Steve Riley

Percussion Ensembles Performing at Kansas P.A.S. Drum Days Event

Running Towards Empty (Bjorn Berkhout)

Tink (Alan Keown)

Standup Shadow (Mark Ford; Prof. Jay Cranford, Speaker)