TRX "beatXbeat" 2026MADC 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 8-16 measures of the following grooves by APRIL 15, 2026. Put a fill in if you like but no chop. Send your completed video (all grooves & requirements within 1-video) as an email attachment to somardrummers@gmail.com. NO VIDEO LINKS!
9/8 Groove
Funk
Reggae
Reggaeton
Calypso
Songo
Shuffle
Select one: Rock / Metal / Prog groove
Polyrhythm or Polymeter
NEW Permutate the single paradiddle (Rlrr Lrll)
Rudiments (on snare only) Play each run slow to fast. Do not exceed 20-seconds for each rudiment.
Windmill
Double Ratamacue
Play the following groove within the tempo range or as close the the minimum tempo 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. Deadline for submitting your video is April 15, 2026
Is there an age limit?
Yes - drummers that enter the contest must be between the age of 12-15 years old on the first day of the camp.
How do I enter the contest?
The contest registration form is HERE
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.
What if the camp reaches capacity and I am selected as the winner? There will be 1-winner selected. The winner will receive a full scholarship to attend the 2026 MADC.
What if I checked the box to only enter the contest and the camp filled up? If you selected the option to enter the contest only (but did NOT register for the camp) if you are not selected as the contest winner, you do not have a spot in the camp.
I selected to Register for the Camp& Enter the contests. The MADC Handbook says we have to send a none-fundable deposit by March 1, 2026 and other payments prior to the end of the contest.
What should I do?
If you registered for both the camp and scholarship contest, you must send payments as indicated in the Handbook. If you are selected as the scholarship winner, your nonrefundable deposit and any subsequent payments will be submitted back to you by refund. The contest winner will be reimbursed for ALL payments sent for the 2026 MADC, including the $400 deposit. Refund amount will not exceed the registration amount received from the winner.
How many scholarships will be awarded?
There will be 1-drummer selected to win the scholarship to attend the 2026 Mid Atlantic Drum Camp.
When will TRX announce the winner of the scholarship? TRX Cymbals will provide a notification date TBD
MORE TO COME...
