Our first ever TVPC took place in 2021. At the time, the 2020 pandemic had taken all performance opportunities away but that didn’t mean students stopped creating music. We started TVPC as a place to showcase student’s efforts, give back to the music communities that have given us so much, and celebrate the unique connection that music brings to all of our lives.
What is the Texas Virtual Percussion Contest (TVPC)?
PitHacks is proud to announce the return of THE Texas Virtual Percussion Contest!
To participate, each ensemble will need to complete the form via the following link:
https://forms.gle/T7yfvHBFj9cUuDrZ7
-First place will be awarded a CASH donation to their band boosters or program.
-Open to Texas high school percussion ensembles; 2 divisions: large and small
-Submission deadline is May 1st
-Each ensemble will also receive detailed FEEDBACK from each judge AND are eligible to win RAFFLE PRIZES!
Join us for the Virtual Showcase on May 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST. The winner will be announced at the end of the program!
Adjudication Panel
Hector Gil
Hector Gil is the owner of Hector Gil Percussion LLC, and serves as a percussion education consultant, curriculum designer, clinician, adjudicator, and arranger for various programs across the U.S. Most recently, he served as Director of Percussion at Vista Ridge High School and Henry Middle School. Hector attended East Texas A&M University (formally Texas A&M University - Commerce), where he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree. He was a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, and served as the Percussion Caption Head for the Bluecoats 50th Anniversary Drum Corps. Hector’s professional affiliations include The Percussive Arts Society, the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and he is a proud artist with Innovative Percussion, Sabian, and Marimba One.
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OFFICAL RULES:
CURRENT TOP PRIZE:
Cash donation to winning program of both divisions (Based on number of submissions)
1. Only Texas high school percussion ensembles may enter.
2. All ensembles must have a director from their program as a point of contact.
3. Submission must be played by percussion studio members only--no guest artists.
4. Submissions should consist of only one piece of music, in its entirety. A single movement of a larger work will be accepted.
5. A Program may submit multiple entries so long as each piece is registered and submitted individual registration fees, equal to the number of submissions.
6. Submissions must consist of a single take of audio and video. Only one video angle is required. *Please note: audio and video quality will not be adjudicated.
7. No editing of audio is allowed.
8. Registration for each ensemble must be completed by May 1st. Fees are due at this time. However, video uploads can be submitted at an earlier date by editing this form. Complete registration, pdf of music scores, fees, and video uploads are due by May 1st
9. Winners will be announced on May 22nd during the TVPC Virtual Showcase at 6 PM CST.