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Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase
16 Years and Counting
The Solo & Ensemble Showcase was originally founded by Black Swamp Artist, Dan Smithiger, in 2009
The Black Swamp Solo & Ensemble Showcase is an online percussion competition featuring a wide range of performance options for percussion ensembles and soloists in high school and college.
Competitors submit video entries to Black Swamp for their specific division. Judges will review all submissions and create a score and feedback for each performance. Winners are then selected and announced by Black Swamp Percussion.

2025 Guest Judges
Ensemble Division

Matthew Geiger

Emily Salgado

Michael Compitello
Multi-Percussion Solo Division

Dan Smithiger

Doug Perkins
Snare Drum Solo Division

Wes Sumpter

Kyle Acuncius
2024 Winners
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