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History

With more than 60 years of history, the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a non-profit, music-service organization whose mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers throughout the world. Today, the society is nearly 6,000 members strong, with 48 chapters located across the United States and an additional 20 chapters around the globe.