Composers will be collaborating for world premieres guided by co-directors Matthew Coley & Jenni Brandon, and HM Artists.

PAY REGISTRATION FEE AND TUITION (Required)

REGISTRATION FORM (Required)

Tuition:

$850 (includes non-refundable $75 registration fee) to attend either CLF4 or CAP

$1300 (includes non-refundable $75 registration fee) to attend both CLF4 & CAP in a joint track of performer and composer

– Self-paced payment plan: Registration fee is due between Jan 19 & May 15 | Half of tuition is due: June 1 | Final tuition payment is due: July 1

– Housing Policy - Housing is the responsibility of the participant. However, HM will make suggestions to find options for housing including AirBnB, homestays, hotels, etc.

– Work-study Apprenticeship: In exchange for Heartland Marimba administrative assistance, scholarships are available. Please reach out.

Registration will open on January 19, 2026 and closes May 15 for CAP.

A week-long training workshop for players that want to take their artistry & skills to the next level. Learn from an artist & entrepreneur who has years of multi-dimensional experience in the field.

• For marimba & keyboard percussion performers (beginner to advanced)

• Learn from guest artists

• Composer – performer collaboration

• Workshops in artistry, technique, style, & more

• Multiple world premiere opportunities

• Lessons and performances with distinguished HM Artists

• Career enhancement classes

• Community outreach experience

• Learn about cross-discipline collaboration with visual art

• Held with the Composer LabFest

Faculty includes Matthew Coley, Jenni Brandon, Heartland Marimba Artists: Chandler Beaugrand, Hunter Gross, Marco Schirripa, Sophia Lo, and Ryan Pearson.

‍https://www.heartlandmarimba.com/opportunities/coley-artist-practicum