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Black Swamp solo & ensemble showcase competition

Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase

2026 showcase timeline
Divisions / Rules

Entry Deadline: 04/24/26

Ensemble Division

Open to Small and Large High School Ensembles

Entry Deadline: 05/8/26

Snare Drum Division

Open to High School & College Students

Entry Deadline: 05/8/26

Multi-Percussion Division

Open to College Students

Guest Judges

2026 Showcase

Guest Judges

The Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase is not just a competition; it offers growth and professional connections. We value every performance, which is why we've gathered a world panel to provide constructive feedback to all participants.

17 Years and Counting

The Solo & Ensemble Showcase was originally founded by Black Swamp Artist, Dan Smithiger, in 2009

The Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase is an online percussion competition featuring a wide range of performance options for percussion ensembles and soloists in high school and college.

Competitors submit video entries to Black Swamp for their specific division. Judges will review all submissions and create a score and feedback for each performance. Winners are then selected and announced by Black Swamp Percussion.

Dan Smithiger
2025 winners

2025 Ensemble Division Winners

2025 Soloist Division Winners

Official Showcase Merch

Submit

Submit to the 2026 Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase Competition

Thank you for choosing to participate in the Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase. Please complete and submit the form below for official entry.


Ensemble Division Deadline: April 24th

Solo Division Deadline: May 8th

Entry Division
High School Large Ensemble (8+ performers)
High School Small Ensemble (2-7 performers)
High School Snare Drum
College Snare Drum
College Multi-Percussion
Multi-line address

Please provide a YouTube link to your performance. The video may be published or unlisted but cannot be set to private.


IMPORTANT: Although video creativity will not influence the judge's placements, audio/video quality might. Make sure your video can be clearly heard in order to be fairly judged against competing entries.

Please provide a link where you performance can be downloaded in original resolution it was filmed. (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, WeTransfer)

Entry Fee

An entry fee is required for participation.


If paying by check please select the pay by check option.


Checks must be postmarked or received by the corresponding entry deadline which can be found above.


Make checks payable to Black Swamp Percussion and mailed to the following address:


ATTN: Showcase Entry

11114 James St. Zeeland, MI 49464


Checks should include school affiliation, division, and performers full name (if applicable).

How did you hear about the showcase?
Black Swamp Percussion

Black Swamp Percussion LLC

11114 James St.

Zeeland, MI 49464 USA

800-557-0988

info@blackswamp.com

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