Opportunities

Current ways to get involved with Heartland Marimba.

The Coley Marimba Artist Practicum

July 20-25, 2026
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, Iowa
Composer LabFest & Coley Artist Practicum 2026 = Waterloo Days of Marimba (July 18-25)

Composer Labfest 4: Writing for Mallet Quartet

July 20-25, 2026
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, Iowa
Composer LabFest & Coley Artist Practicum 2026 = Waterloo Days of Marimba (July 18-25)

Deep Red Regolith / Ice Breaks Consortium

January 15th - April 15th, 2026
Join the Consortium for two original works for marimba ensemble by Heartland Marimba Artists Matthew Coley and Marco Schirripa.

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.