BSP Percussion Ensemble Showcase
Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the 2020 Percussion Ensemble Showcase has been cancelled.
Snare Drum Solo Competition
However, in an effort to help students stay motivated (and keep practicing) during their mandatory time off, we've replaced the standard Showcase with a Snare Drum Solo competition!
The snare drum competition is open to both High School and College percussionists, with 1st and 2nd place prizes being awarded in each division.
special note: entry fees have also been waived to help encourage participation at all levels!
Smart phones and video software has made it convenient to record and submit a performance in the comfort of your own home. So get creative, have fun and stay healthy!
Click the link below to view full entry details for the BSP Snare Drum Competition.
Entry Deadline: 04/30/20
Snare Drum Competition Judges
College Division
Dan Smithiger
event coordinator
Julie Licata
High School Division
Josh Jones
James Campbell
2019 Showcase Winners!
Coppell HS / 1st Place Small Ensemble Division, 2019
The Coppell HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Annie Chernow) placed 1st in the Small Ensemble Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Coppell HS, from Coppell, TX, performed "Kyoto" by John Psathas.
Cedar Ridge HS / 1st Place Large Ensemble Division, 2019
The Cedar Ridge HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Rick Rodriguez) placed 1st in the Large Ensemble Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Cedar Ridge, from Round Rock, TX, performed "Cloud Folk" by John Psathas.
Bryce Turner / 1st Place Solo Division, 2019
Bryce Turner (Baylor University) placed 1st in the Solo Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Bryce performed "Arena" by Tobias Broström.
Center Grove HS / 2nd Place Small Ensemble Division, 2019
The Center Grove HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Josh Torres) placed 2nd in the Small Ensemble Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Center Grove, from Greenwood, IN, performed "Tilted Spheres" by Dave Hall.
VR Eaton HS / 2nd Place Large Ensemble Division, 2019
The VR Eaton HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Matt Moore) placed 2nd in the Large Ensemble Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Eaton HS, from Haslet, TX, performed "Surfacing" by Dave Hall.
Alyssa Resh / 2nd Place Solo Division, 2019
Alyssa Resh (Temple University) placed 2nd in the Solo Division of our 2019 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Alyssa performed "Bell Plates" by Scott Lindroth.
2018 Winners
Tanner Tanyeri / 1st Place Solo Division, 2018
Tanner Tanyeri (University of Michigan) placed 1st in the Solo Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Tanner performed "I Ching mvt. IV Towards Completion: Fire Over Water" by Per Norgard
Cedar Ridge HS / 1st Place Large Ensemble Division, 2018
The Cedar Ridge HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Rick Rodriguez) placed 1st in the Large Ensemble Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Cedar Ridge, from Roundrock, TX, performed "Firefly" by Nathan Daughtrey.
Science Hill HS / 1st Place Small Ensemble Division, 2018
The Science Hill HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Dan McGuire) placed 1st in the Small Ensemble Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Science Hill, from Johnson City, TN, performed "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla/Arr. John W. Parks IV.
Colleen Bernstein / 2nd Place Solo Division, 2018
Colleen Bernstein (University of Michigan) placed 2nd in the Solo Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Colleen performed "We Shall Be Turned" by Judd Greenstein.
L.V. Berkner HS / 2nd Place Large Ensemble 2018
The L.V. Berkner HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by Mike Garcia) placed 2nd in the Large Ensemble Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. L.V. Berkner, from Richardson, TX, performed "Collide" by Jacob Remington.
Highland Park HS / 2nd Place Small Ensemble 2018
The Highland Park HS Percussion Ensemble (directed by James LaBrecque) placed 2nd in the Small Ensemble Division of our 2018 Percussion Ensemble Showcase. Highland Park, from Dallas, TX, performed "Boom Bap" by Nick Werth.