"Pennsylvania's Magnificent Marimba Music History" Lecture Performance - MMF Bonus Event

Heartland Marimba will present a lecture performance on the major contributions the state of Pennsylvania, in particular the southeast region, has provided for the development of the classical marimba idiom. Clair Omar Musser, The International Marimba Symphony Orchestra, Reg Kehoe and His Marimba Queens, Dorothy Yoder, and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble are just some of the key figures discussed.

The program showcases a unique and remarkable contribution that a region of Pennsylvania gave to classical music. Thousands of performers and audiences enjoy the classical marimba art form today due to the evolution that happened in the 1920s–1950s, and much of it originated from PA. This is something that is largely unknown and we are beginning to educate people more with programs like this, the Musser Marimba Festival (Oct. 14-18, 2025, Manheim, PA), and other collaborations.

$25 Suggested donation - all proceeds benefit Heartland Marimba (a 501c3 nonprofit org) and the Musser Marimba Festival.
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This event is part of Heartland Marimba's THIRD tour, "Epoch" for our 11th Season!

ELEVEN TOURS in the 11th SEASON:
I. “Evolve” - August - Summer Marimba Arts Festival
II. “Elaboration” - September - IA/MAX
III. “Epoch” - October - MMF/SE PA region
IV. “Evergreen” - December - Holiday Marimba Orchestra
V. “Expanse” - January - Chicagoland/Midwest
VI. “Essence” - January - Midwest\MN
VII. "Express" - March - Fredonia/NY
VIII. "Elevate" - March - Madison
IX. "Eventide" - April - Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC Waterloo/IA/Midwest
X. - Summer - Taliesin Concert, Spring Green, WI
XI. - Summer ‘26 - Composer LabFest IV: Writing for Mallet Quartet (2 marimbas & 2 vibraphones)

We are RAISING $11K to support the season.

Donate now, and join the Club 11!

https://givebutter.com/go11thseason
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