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Iowa Day of Percussion Concert

425 E Ridgeway Ave

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Waterloo, IA

Apr 10, 2026

5:00 pm

Waterloo West High School Auditorium

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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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VIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE FESTIVAL HERE

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CONCERT PROGRAM:
Iowa State University Percussion Ensemble:
False Awakening ..………………….……………….Andrew Patzig (b. 1992)
The Gilded Cage……………………….……..……….Susan K. Powell (b. 1971)
Jonathan Sharp, director
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University of Northern Iowa Percussion Ensemble:
Ivan Trevino - Make a Joyful Noise
Matt Andreini, director
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UNI West African Drum(/Dance/Mallet) Ensemble
UNI Brazilian Samba Ensemble
Staci Toma, director
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Marimba competition winners
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Heartland Marimba:
Ice Breaks by Marco Schirripa
Visionary Purple by Bjorn Berkhout
Fugue No. V in F minor by F. Mendelssohn/arranged by Matthew Coley
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Lime Jello Marshmellow Cottage Cheese Surprise by William Bolcom/arr. Coley
Stride la vampa by Giuseppe Verdi/ arr. Hunter Gross
Featuring Suzanne Hendrix, mezzo-soprano
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*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.
    • Email: celebrate@heartlandmarimba.com
  • If you know the rep you want coached at the time of reaching out, please also send that with the size of the ensemble(s).
  • Sessions are 15-20 mins, 1-2 pieces, no more than 10 mins of playing.
  • Times are in the morning hours before lunch.
  • We are asking for a $10 donation for each ensemble coached if the school is not a PAS member. This money will benefit the IA Chapter of PAS.

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