June 30 – July 2, 2026 • Tacoma City Theaters
Puget Sound Percussion Fest is a three-day, immersive “total percussion” summer experience designed for percussionists of all ages. The festival exposes students to the full spectrum of the percussion world through hands-on instruction, ensemble playing, creative exploration, and mentorship from regional artist-educators.
The emphasis is on breadth, curiosity, and community—helping young percussionists better understand the many pathways available to them as percussionists while strengthening core skills that translate across styles.
The festival culminates in a public performance in Studio 3 at the Pantages, showcasing a cross-section of festival ensembles and collaborative works.
Students will rotate through a wide range of focus areas, including:
- Concert percussion (snare, timpani, keyboard, accessory percussion)
- Chamber music / Percussion ensemble
- Samba / Brazilian percussion ensemble
- Drum set fundamentals
- Marching percussion techniques
- Solo repertoire development
- Hand drumming traditions
- Improvisation and creative music-making
- Steel pan
Festival Information
How to Register
Please complete the online registration below and submit a deposit in order to secure your place. You can pay online (click here to go to our payment page) or by mailing in a check to the TYSA office.
Welcome Packet and Student Guidelines
Welcome packet and student guidelines will be available soon.
Tuition
Deposit: $100
Standard tuition: $395
Teacher In-Service tuition: $195
Balance is due by June 1.
Need-Based Financial Aid
If you need tuition support, please complete and submit the financial aid application below by June 1.
Sample Daily Schedule
8:30–9:00 – Arrival and warm-up
9:00–10:15 – Large-group session or clinic
10:30–12:00 – Rotating ensemble blocks (chamber, samba, marimba band, etc.)
12:00–12:45 – Lunch
12:45–2:00 – Technique classes / drum set / marching / hand drumming
2:15–3:30 – Rehearsals, coachings, or guest master class
3:30–4:30 – Full ensemble rehearsal or creative lab
