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MMF: “Manheim’s Marimba Visionary: Clair O. Musser" Presentation and Reception
Manheim, PA
October 15, 2025

MMF: Opening Concert, Musser's Birthday Celebration, & Mural Unveil

HME

2 S Hazel St.

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Manheim, PA

Oct 14, 2025

7:00 pm

Zion Lutheran Church

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Concert & Wine Tasting
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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.

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Thank you to MMF's Generous Sponsors:

NAGAED EXCLUSIVE PRESENTER ($2500+)

• MostlyMarimba

NAGAED ORCHESTRA PRODUCER PARTNER ($1500-2499)

• Brett Fugate, Fugate Instruments

PADAUK ($500-999)

• Gary Reynolds

MAPLE ($250-499)

• Marimba One

• Steve Weiss Music

• Music For Everyone

• Coe Percussion

• Salyers Percussion

BIRCH ($100-249)

• Full Circle

• Germania Band Club of Manheim

• Horst Arts

• Manheim Historical Society

• Menchey Music

• Bill Cahn

• Lebanon Valley College

• Hyer Percussion Products

• Sabian Cymbals

• Innovative Percussion

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