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Iowa Day of Percussion

425 E Ridgeway Ave

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Waterloo, IA

Apr 10, 2026

9:00 am

Waterloo West High School

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Concert & Wine Tasting
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HM is hosting the Iowa Day of Percussion with WWHS and the IA Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.

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SCHEDULE DRAFT

  • 8/9am - get going/get organized
  • 9-10am, rm 119 - 3 Small ensemble coachings
  • 9am-10, Aud - Ensemble Coaching, various adjudicators (HM, Chris, Matt, Staci, etc) [ 15-20 mins, 1-2 pieces, no more than 10 mins of playing ]
  • 10-10:30am - Welcome Meeting, Introductions, Quick and fast performance by HM
  • 10:30-11:10, rm 121 - 2 Medium Ensemble Coaching, various adjudicators (HM, Chris, Matt, Staci, etc) [ 15-20 mins, 1-2 pieces, no more than 10 mins of playing ]
  • 10:30-11:30, Aud - Ensemble Coaching, various adjudicators (HM, Chris, Matt, Staci, etc) [ 15-20 mins, 1-2 pieces, no more than 10 mins of playing ]
  • 11:35-12:25, Aud - Snare class
  • 12:30-1:30 - Lunch Break
  • 12:30-2:15, rm 121 - Marimba Competition
  • 1:30-2:20, Aud - West African Drumming with Staci
  • 2:25-3:15, Aud - Timpani class
  • 3:20-4:15, 119 - Drum set class
  • 3-4:15pm, rm 121 - Marimba class with HM
  • 3-4:45, Aud - Dress Rehearsal for concert
    • TBA: ISU, UNI, UI, Luther and Wartburg, Drake, Simpson
  • 5:00-6:20 - final concert ($10 Suggested Donation for PAS)
    • Heartland Marimba
    • Competition winner
    • University Ensembles
*All contributions ($10 for competition registration and ensemble coaching, and donations at the final concert) benefit the Iowa Chapter of PAS.

MARIMBA COMPETITION (Hosted by Heartland Marimba)

1. Two age categories: High School and College
2. Come prepared to perform a solo selection, 6 minutes or less in length.
3. Please bring a copy of the music for the judges. (Comments will be provided)
4. Winners will receive prizes and a chance to perform on the 5:00pm final concert.
5. Once you pay the registration fee HERE you are registered.
6. We will be in touch with the schedule (the competition will be held midday).

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HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLE COACHING OPPORTUNITY

Please email HM to let us know your desire to participate and we'll get you on the list. celebrate@heartlandmarimba.com

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