Information on percussion instrument related associations and organizations

Japanpercussion instrument association

There are various fields of percussion instruments, and anyone with an interest in each field can join.

• Annual fee
  A member (person involved in performance/educational guidance) 6,000 yen + membership fee 1,000 yen = 7,000 yen
  B member (general/student) 3,600 yen + admission fee 1,000 yen = 4,600 yen
• Chairman: Tomoyuki Okada
• Chairman = Kazunori Momose
• Contact = momosetaiko@gmail.com

Website: https://japan-dagakki.p-kit.com/

JapanPercussion Instrument Association official website
JapanWelcome to the Percussion Instrument Association homepage! !
This association was established in April 1983.JapanEstablished by key members of the percussion world, it has since become a gathering place for experts, students, and general enthusiasts involved in the performance, research, and education of percussion instruments in Japan, to promote exchange and friendship, and to spread the word through the association's various projects.JapanWe operate with the purpose of contributing to the spread, improvement, and development of percussion culture in the world.
 

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AllJapanPercussion Federation

AllJapanThe Percussion Federation is made up of five regional percussion associations.
Each branch is made up of members residing in that region and conducts activities such as concerts and lectures.
Website: https://percussion-music.jp/AJPA/

AllJapanPercussion Federation Official Website
AllJapanThis is the official homepage of the All Japan Percussion Association. We will disseminate information on our activities such as the newsletter "Rudiments JAPAN" and "Fresh Concerts".
 

• Honorary Chairman: Yasushi Tsukada
• Honorary Advisor: Keiko Abe
• Chairman: Yoji Sadanari
• Vice Chairman: Hiroshi Sakagami
• Secretariat: Kazunori Meguro
• For inquiries, please contact each percussion instrument association website.
  ・Hokkaido Percussion Instrument Association Chairman: Yuji Magai https://dosankodagakki.wixsite.com/dosanko
  ・Kanto Percussion Instrument Association Chairman: Toshiyuki Matsukura
  ・Chubu Percussion Association Chairman: Masanori Izumi https://chubudagakki.org/
  ・Kansai Percussion Instrument Association Chairman: Hiroshi Sakagami http://bcaweb.bai.ne.jp/percussion/
  ・WestJapanPercussion Instrument Association Chairman: Shuichiro Seki http://jpa-west.daa.jp/

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PAS / Percussive Arts Society

PAS is the world's largest percussion drum membership organization with 30,000 members around the world, mainly in the United States. Would you like to become a member of PAS and take a leap forward into the world of percussion instruments?

• For inquiries and membership, please visit the website below.
  PAS:https://www.pas.org ↗　*Links are in English.
  JAPAN PAS：https://www.facebook.com/JPNPAS/ ↗

Percussive Arts Society official web site
We inspire, educate, and supportpercussionists and drummersthroughout the world. THE LATEST Register for the Drum CircleFacilitation Workshop at PASIC Volunteer for the PASICLogistics Team 2024 CompositionContest Details SPOTLIGHT Find endless percussion resources, in one search Use our reinvented Search tool to explore 60 years of archives, dive deep into a topic, find your favorite past...
 

JAPAN Percussive Arts Society Facebook page
PAS (Percussion Arts Society International) was established in 1961 as a non-profit organization dedicated to contributing to music, with the philosophy of ``providing learning opportunities and providing inspirational support to percussion players around the world.''
 

PAS membership application page

PAS Join Individual Membership
Individual Membership As of January 2, 2025, PAS has launched a new set of membership options for individuals.

 

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Japanmarimba association

～From 2020JapanRenamed from Xylophone Association

The Society was established in 1950 and is a gathering of xylophone players, instructors, and enthusiasts from all over the country. We have branches all over the country, and we carry out activities to popularize xylophone (marimba) music, such as holding concerts in each region.

• How to join: Please apply by postal transfer to the following account along with the annual membership fee of 2,600 yen.
  Account number: “00850-7-137881” Subscriber name: “JapanMarimba Association”
• Chairman: Eita Asabuki
• For inquiries, please use the association URL or the link below.
  https://www.jxa-marimba.com/
  ・Acting Chairman Hirosawa sonokot3@gmail.com
  ・Vice Chairman Moriyama marimba2211@yahoo.co.jp
  - Managing Director Mori mori_shigemi@yahoo.co.jp

JapanMarimba Association official website
Welcome to the gathering of marimba players!
We provide information about marimba and xylophone.