Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Welcome!
Welcome!
Our archives contain one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
Our archives contain one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
News
News
RESONATORS ECHO SPRING FESTIVAL: Don't miss the world premiere of Jenni Brandon's Dark Sky for choirs, percussion ensemble, piano, and the Heartland Marimba Quartet. Two concerts! April 8 (limited seating, 6:45 pre-concert talk, CMPR) and April 9 (Georgian room, KU).
RESONATORS ECHO SPRING FESTIVAL: Don't miss the world premiere of Jenni Brandon's Dark Sky for choirs, percussion ensemble, piano, and the Heartland Marimba Quartet. Two concerts! April 8 (limited seating, 6:45 pre-concert talk, CMPR) and April 9 (Georgian room, KU).
The Center's first Symposium for Mallet Percussion Players (high school and college students) is July 6-13, 2024. Held within Kutztown University's Summer Music Festival, there is the opportunity to study solo marimba, jazz vibraphone, Classical and ragtime xylophone, and contemporary chamber music.
The Center's first Symposium for Mallet Percussion Players (high school and college students) is July 6-13, 2024. Held within Kutztown University's Summer Music Festival, there is the opportunity to study solo marimba, jazz vibraphone, Classical and ragtime xylophone, and contemporary chamber music.
Most events at CMPR will be webcast on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL. There is a $20 suggested donation (through the GOLDEN MALLET SOCIETY) for viewing event livestreams.
Most events at CMPR will be webcast on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL. There is a $20 suggested donation (through the GOLDEN MALLET SOCIETY) for viewing event livestreams.
The beautiful CMPR main lobby with Clair Omar Musser's very own King George marimba (# 101) and an exhibit featuring the 1935 International Marimba Symphony Orchestra!
Things to see when you visit our museum!
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