The Coley Marimba Artist Practicum / HME2 Intensive

The Coley Marimba Artist Practicum is held in tandem with Composer LabFest 4. Performers and composers will be collaborating for world premieres guided by co-directors Matthew Coley & Jenni Brandon, and HM Artists.

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PAY REGISTRATION FEE AND TUITION (Required)

REGISTRATION FORM (Required)

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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.

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

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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. UPDATED FORMAT INFO BELOW*

• 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

*We are forming HME2 – an apprentice artist group for the 2026-2027 season!

– 3-5 performers will be chosen to be HME2 Artists.

– (We are only accepting 3-5 applicants. Registration fee refunded to those not chosen.)

– HME2 will perform one or more concerts on the season; tour dates TBD.

– Season repertoire will be planned and rehearsed during CAP.

– Additionally, following CAP, 1 performer may be chosen as the official HMQ apprentice for the season; tour dates TBA.

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

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