Upcoming events.
Broadmead Retirement Home Concert
More info here: https://www.heartlandmarimba.com/events/university-of-maryland
HME with Lancaster Marimba Ensemble - MMF Bonus Event
Heartland Marimba Ensemble
591 N Church Rd Wernersville, PA
Oct 12, 2025 4:00 pm
St. John's Hains Church
"Pennsylvania's Magnificent Marimba Music History" Lecture Performance - MMF Bonus Event
5 Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA Oct 13, 2025 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran Church Sanctuary
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.
https://www.heartlandmarimba.com/events/pennsylvanias-magnificent-marimba-music-history
MMF: Opening Concert, Musser's Birthday Celebration, & Mural Unveil
2 S Hazel St. Manheim, PA
Oct 14, 2025 7:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church
Join us to celebrate the birthday of the legendary Clair Omar Musser (1901-1998). To open the 2025 festival, this will be a musical celebration of one of the most historical figures in modern marimba history and a titan of the marimba repertoire.
Mural unveil: See Manheim's newest building mural that pays homage to Clair Musser and enjoy some marimba music and cake!
The Musser Marimba Festival is held in the town where Clair Musser was born and raised, and is buried today, Manheim, PA. It is co-hosted by Heartland Marimba and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble. Co-Directed by Matthew Coley, David Harvey, and Stephanie Smith. Presented by MostlyMarimba.
The Musser Marimba Festival Orchestra is conducted by Matthew Coley and Jenni Brandon. Soloists include Matthew Coley (marimba and xylophone), David Harvey (marimba), and a surprise! World premieres will be by Matthew Coley and Monica Pearce.
MMF: “Manheim’s Marimba Visionary: Clair O. Musser" Presentation and Reception
210 South Charlotte St., Manheim, PA
Oct 15, 2025 6:30 pm at Old Train Station - Manheim Historical Society
A lecture on the life and influence of Clair Omar Musser by David Harvey and performance of a newly discovered Musser piece by Matthew Coley.
$10 suggested donation
The Musser Marimba Festival is held in the town where Clair Musser was born and raised, and is buried today, Manheim, PA. It is co-hosted by Heartland Marimba and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble. Co-Directed by Matthew Coley, David Harvey, and Stephanie Smith. Presented by MostlyMarimba.
The Musser Marimba Festival Orchestra is conducted by Matthew Coley and Jenni Brandon. Soloists include Matthew Coley (marimba and xylophone), David Harvey (marimba), and a surprise! World premieres will be by Matthew Coley and Monica Pearce.
MMF: Community Marimba Celebration
502 E Adele Ave., Manheim, PA
Oct 16, 2025 6:00 pm at Manheim Farm Show Facility
Performances by percussion ensembles & soloists, vendor area, exhibits, and lots of friendly fun.
Hands-on fun for families! Play on all the instruments in the percussion family and make your own percussion instrument. Rad-ish food truck, popcorn from FFA, vintage phonograph demonstration, marimba performances.
The Musser Marimba Festival is held in the town where Clair Musser was born and raised, and is buried today, Manheim, PA. It is co-hosted by Heartland Marimba and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble. Co-Directed by Matthew Coley, David Harvey, and Stephanie Smith. Presented by MostlyMarimba.
The Musser Marimba Festival Orchestra is conducted by Matthew Coley and Jenni Brandon. Soloists include Matthew Coley (marimba and xylophone), David Harvey (marimba), and a surprise! World premieres will be by Matthew Coley and Monica Pearce.
Oct 18 Tickets - Musser Marimba Festival Orchestra Concert
261 White Oak Rd, Manheim, PA
Oct 18, 2025 7:30 pm atManheim Central Middle School Auditorium
Heartland Marimba and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble collaborate to produce the first-ever Musser Marimba Festival in Manheim, PA. Don't miss the MMF Orchestra concert on Oct. 18.
TICKETS
– Online: $33 regular / $20 students (w/ ID) & seniors [Includes processing fee.] – Purchase ONLINE tickets HERE.
– Tickets at the door: $30 regular / $18 students (w/ ID) & seniors
The program of music will be announced on social media.
A 60-piece marimba orchestra headlined by The Lancaster Marimba Ensemble and Heartland Marimba. Featuring 40+ college students and professional marimbists from around the nation.