LSU Percussion Ensemble "Hamiruge" Invited to Perform at PASIC 2025
July 24, 2025
The LSU School of Music is proud to announce that Hamiruge - The LSU Percussion Group has been invited to perform at the 2025 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), one of the most world's most prestigious gatherings for percussionists, educators, and performers. This year's convention will be held November 12-15 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Under the direction of Dr. Brett Dietz, Carolyn Mattax Professor of Percussion, the ensemble will be presenting the New Literature Session–a featured concert that showcases exceptional, quality literature for percussion ensemble written within the last five years. This honor places LSU's percussionists on a global stage, spotlighting their artistry, precision, and leadership in advancing the field of contemporary percussion music.
“Being invited to perform at PASIC 2025 is an incredible honor for the percussion students at Louisiana State University. This event brings over 6,000 percussionists from all over the globe to participate in concerts, masterclasses, competitions, and percussion scholarship. Hamiruge will be performing with the best of the best in our industry, and we are extremely excited to be invited.”
Dr. Brett Dietz, Carolyn Mattax Professor of Percussion
PASIC is the flagship event of the Percussive Arts Society and features a wide spectrum of percussion performance and education–ranging from drum set, marching percussion, symphonic, and keyboard, to world music, technology, and health & wellness. The convention draws thousands of percussion professionals, students, and enthusiasts annually, making it a premier platform for artistic exchange and discovery.
The invitation is not only a milestone a milestone for Hamiruge, but also a reflection LSU's ongoing commitment to musical excellence, innovation, and the preparation of artists for international impact.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Dietz and the members of Hamiruge on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to their performance at PASIC 2025.
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