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Event Coordinator: Daniel Smithiger, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
2012 Guest Judge: Joseph Gramley (University of Michigan)
Black Swamp Percussion hosts its third annual Percussion Ensemble Showcase featuring Joseph Gramley as 2012 guest judge. The judging panel, that also includes Dan Smithiger and BSP headquarters, will select first, second, and third place winners, each receiving Black Swamp Percussion product and video performance features on the Black Swamp Percussion website.

The BSP Percussion Ensemble Showcase is a national ensemble competition, designed to advance performance opportunities for concert percussion ensembles, feature outstanding student performances, and serve as an educational vehicle for all students and directors involved.

Click the link below for entry requirements and deadlines.
Percussion Ensemble Showcase 2012 Prizes
First Place:
BSP Pro10 Studio Snare Drum
Truly Progressive Tension
15 ply Maple Shell
2.3mm Hoops
Second Place:
BSP Percussion Pack
S3TDS S3 Series Tambourine (synth head)
PCC3-C Cocobolo Castanets
AT6 6" Artisan Triangle
SET-6 double set of Select triangle beaters
Third Place:
Carbon Fiber Timpani Mallet Set
Models:
CF1 CF2 CF3 CF4 CF5 CF6 CF7
Percussion Ensemble Showcase 2011 Winners
Click an image below to view that winner's entry video
First Place: Wylie HS, Russell Ratterree, Director Second Place: North Lamar HS, Matt Neal, Director
Third Place: McLean HS, David Wolf, Director
2010 Showcase winners:
1st place
Forney High School:
Mario Luna, Director		 2nd place
Jackson High School:
Chris Crawford, Director		 3rd place
U Music Education Foundation:
Galen Lemmon, Director