TRX "beatXbeat" MADC 2026 Scholarship
TRX CYMBALS AND SOMAR DRUMMERS, INC. TEAM-UP
TO OFFER MID ATLANTIC DRUM CAMP SCHOLARSHIP.
Just announced! One outstanding young drummer will be chosen to receive the newly-created, “BeatXBeat” scholarship to attend next summer’s 6th annual Mid Atlantic Drum Camp. The award, sponsored by the TRX Cymbal Co. and SoMar Drummer, Inc., is valued at over $1400 and includes tuition, room & board, drum swag and more. (Transportation and instrument rental not included.) Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a panel of TRX Cymbal artists to be announced.
MADC organizers have already announced an all-star faculty for the camp including Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders), Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and Sheila Klotz (Director of Percussion Education and camp host) along with other top educators and specialists in the craft.
The scholarship is open to all drummers between the ages of 12 and 15. Application timeline starts at the opening of camp registration January 5th and ends April 15th, 2026. The 2026 Mid Atlantic Drum Camp is scheduled to take place July 18-23, 2026 at St. Mary’s College in St, Mary’s City, MD.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. When MADC 2026 Registration opens, complete the registration form (there is a check box if you wish to enter the contest without registering for the camp)
2. Submit a video of you playing 4-8 measures of the following grooves. Send as an email attachment to somardrummers@gmail.com. NO VIDEO LINKS!
9/8 Groove
Reggae
Reggaeton
Blues
Songo
Shuffle
Polyrhythm
Rock / Metal / Prog groove
Poly
Rudiments (on snare only) Play each run slow to fast. Do not exceed 20-seconds for each rudiment.
Outward Paradiddle, Windmill, Flam Accent
Play the following groove as close to the tempo range as possible. Do not exceed max Tempo.
Skip any groove you don't know! Play each groove in a version you are comfortable with. and have fun!
FAQ's
When can I send the video?
You can email your video anytime after you complete the registration process.
Is there an age limit?
Yes - drummers that wish to enter the contest must be between the age of 12-15 years old at the beginning of the camp (July 18, 2026)
What if the camp reaches capacity before the contest registration period?
Registration will remain open ONLY to drummers ages 12-15 for contest entry. If you are not selected as the winner you will not be able to attend the 2026 MADC. If you want to attend the camp regardless of scholarship award, we recommend you check the box: "Enter TRX contest & Register for MADC 26"
The MADC Handbook says we have to send a none-fundable deposit March 1, 2026 and other payments are due prior to the end of the contest registration. What should I do?
If you register for both the camp and scholarship contest, your nonrefundable deposit and subsequent payments must be sent by March 1, 2026. The contest winner will be reimbursed for any payments sent (NTE $1400) Rental kit fee of $100, if needed, is not included in the prize package.
What if I register for the contest but I don't win. Can I attend the camp at the normal price $1425?
The contest registration form will have the option to register for both the 2026 Camp and the contest. You can either:
a. Register for both the camp and the contest (this ensures your spot in the camp if you don't win)
b. Select the box "Register for contest only."
NOTE: If the camp reaches capacity, registration will close. If the winner did not check the box "register for the camp & the contest" they will still receive a spot in the 2026 camp unless they are selected as the scholarship winner..
Sheila Klotz is the camp host and endorses TRX Cymbals. Will she be on the selection committee?
Sheila is not participating in the scholarship in the decision process.
MORE TO COME...
