Yamaha Drums Play Active Role at PAS Convention

YAMAHA DRUMS PLAY ACTIVE ROLE AT PAS CONVENTION

BUENA PARK, CA (October 30, 2001)—Yamaha Drums will take an active role in the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) at the Nashville Convention Center, November 15-17. The Percussive Arts Society, better known as PAS, is a music service organization which promotes the education, research performance and appreciation of percussion worldwide. Although show events are open to PAS members only, the public may view manufacturer displays in the exhibit hall for a $10 fee.

According to Jerry Andreas, drum marketing manager, company sponsored events, clinics, performances and locations include the following:

11/14	Performance by Tony Verderosa, Grand Ballroom, 9:30 PM
11/15	Master Class with Norm Goldberg, Room 108, 12 Noon
11/16	Master Class with Paul Leim, Room 108, 2:00 PM Performance by Caribbean Jazz Project (with Dave Samuels and Dafnis Prieto)
11/17	Clinic featuring Rick Marotta, Ross Bolton and Will Lee, East Exhibit Hall, 11:00 AM Accessory clinic with Rich Holly, Room 104, 2:00 PM Studio Master Class with Brian Fullen (and full band), Room 108, 4:00 PM Drum Set Fundamentals with Dave Black and Mark Dorr, Room 104, 4:00 PM Clinic with Akira Jimbo, Grand Ballroom, 5:00 PM Performance by Peter Erskine, with "Nexus," Grand Ballroom, 8:00 PM

In addition, Yamaha Drums is sponsoring a contest in conjunction with its Yamaha Drumwear line. To enter, buy any Yamaha Drumwear product, wear it at the PAS convention and be eligible to win a Yamaha Akira Jimbo signature snare drum. Simply drop by booth 529 to enter the drawing—each day that you show up wearing Yamaha Drumwear entitles you to another entry.

For more information on Yamaha drums, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone 714-522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com or visit www.yamahadrums.com.

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