2026 Marimba Festival Orchestra Participation & Festival Sponsorship

November 4-8, 2026

Lancaster, Wyomissing, and Manheim, PA, USA – TBA

More information coming soon. Orchestra performers are required to be available Nov. 6-8. There is a $85 registration fee. Register by September 1 – Music is delivered at this time. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. Reach out to become a supporter of this historical undertaking.

Festival Sponsorship

The 2026 Marimba Festival is hosted by Heartland Marimba and the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble

Co-Directors: Jenni Brandon, Matthew Coley, David Harvey, and Stephanie Smith

MMF Schedule: Visit the HM Events page for more information

      *Mandatory for participation in Marimba Orchestra

  • 11/4, TBA – Concert/Lecture
  • 11/5, TBA – Concert/Lecture
  • 11/6* Orchestra Load-in and Rehearsal
    • Load-in/check-in will begin at 3:30, and rehearsal will begin at 6 pm
  • 11/7
    • Orchestra Rehearsals*
    • Daytime presentations for Orchestra participants
    • TBA – Concert/Lecture
  • 11/8* Orchestra Dress Rehearsal & Concert
    • Concert will be in the afternoon

Get Involved

Sponsorship Levels – SPONSORSHIP FLYER/FORM

Sponsorship Online Payment

Become a sponsor today!

  • Nagaed Exclusive Festival Presenter: $2500 and above
  • Nagaed Orchestra Producer Partners: $1500-2499
  • Rosewood: $1000-1499
  • Padauk: $500-999
  • Maple: $250-499
  • Birch: $100-249
  • Send a check and form to address or use link to pay online:

Perform – 2026 Festival ORCHESTRA/EVENT FLYER

Registration form for the Musser Marimba Festival Orchestra

Pay registration fee here

• Open to amateur, high school, college, and professional marimba players that have 3 years of experience (minimum age of 16).

• Fee: $85 registration fee (linked above – limited spots available)

• Travel and overnight accommodations are the responsibility of that player.

NOTE: Your application to perform is complete when you have paid the fee and filled out the form. Someone from HM will reach out to confirm once registration closes. When spots have filled up or Sept 15 arrives we will close registration.

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