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.