2026 Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra Participation & Sponsorship

November 4-8, 2026

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

Orchestra performers are required to be available Nov. 6-8. There is a $85 registration fee. Registration is open from March 1 through August 1 – Music is delivered at that time. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. Reach out to become a supporter of this historical undertaking.

Orchestra Registration FeeRegistration Form

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

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

HMIF 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 *
    • 3:30pm - Load-in/check-in
    • 6:00pm - Rehearsal
  • 11/7
    • Orchestra Rehearsals*
    • Daytime presentations for Orchestra participants
    • TBA – Concert/Lecture
  • 11/8, Orchestra Dress Rehearsal & Concert *
    • Morning - Dress rehearsal
    • Afternoon - Concert

Get Involved

Perform – 2026 Festival ORCHESTRA/EVENT FLYER

Registration form

Pay registration fee here

• Open to amateur, high school, college, and professional marimba players that have 4 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 if there is an issue with your registration and to confirm once registration closes.

  • The fee goes towards offsetting some expenses of the event and provides you with a commemorative t-shirt.
  • You are responsible for your own travel and accommodation expenses. HM/LME will work with you on transportation to and from the airport and around town during the event. The festival week will be busy. We will do our best to accommodate transportation. If you're driving and can help those who aren't, please let us know.
  • The closest airports are Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, and Philadelphia.
  • REPERTOIRE: While the festival and concert pays tribute to Clair Musser, the marimba orchestra repertoire will be programmed broadly, bringing in a variety of styles, soloists, composers, and arrangers. In general, the program will have a variety of different-sized ensembles and each participant can expect to perform approximately 75% of the program. Please share resumé information and a video so we can do accurate part assignments.

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Sponsorship – SPONSORSHIP FLYER/FORM Coming soon

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: