Drumming News :
We are thrilled to announce the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year, we celebrate six extraordinary individuals whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the percussive arts.
This cohort represents a breadth of influence from the heights of orchestral innovation and jazz mastery to the frontiers of contemporary composition and world percussion. We are incredibly proud to acknowledge their achievements and are honored to welcome them into the PAS Hall of Fame during the lead-up to PASIC 2026, November 11–14.
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Inductees:
- Michael Burritt
- Tom Gauger
- Giovanni Hidalgo
- Steve Smith
- Sylvia Smith & Stuart Saunders Smith
These individuals have elevated the drum and percussion community through their talent, dedication, and unwavering passion. Their influence has been felt across generations, and their legacies continue to inspire the field.
Learn more HERE
