Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Welcome!
Welcome!
Our archives contain one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
Our archives contain one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
Introducing the 2024-2025 Season
Introducing the 2024-2025 Season
Tachoir Duo (vibraphone and piano) September 22
Tachoir Duo (vibraphone and piano) September 22
Oscar Roca & Bruno Lo Bianco (Tambor Fantasmas) with Frank Kumor and the Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble October 22
Oscar Roca & Bruno Lo Bianco (Tambor Fantasmas) with Frank Kumor and the Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble October 22
Boston Celebration Day of Mallet Percussion by CMPR November 2
Boston Celebration Day of Mallet Percussion by CMPR November 2
"Celebrate Vibraphone & Xylophone!" with Jonathan Silva (vibraphone) and Heather Thorn (xylophone) November 8
"Celebrate Vibraphone & Xylophone!" with Jonathan Silva (vibraphone) and Heather Thorn (xylophone) November 8
MarimBerks December 2
MarimBerks December 2
William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble December 8
William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble December 8
Payton MacDonald (marimba) February 6
Payton MacDonald (marimba) February 6
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble February 18
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble February 18
Weichen Lin (marimba) February 20
Weichen Lin (marimba) February 20
Pauline Roberts (vibraphone) March 18
Pauline Roberts (vibraphone) March 18
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble March 27
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble March 27
Nick White (xylophone) and his All-Star Trio and the Green's New Novelty Orchestra in a "1930s radio broadcast" concert April 18
Nick White (xylophone) and his All-Star Trio and the Green's New Novelty Orchestra in a "1930s radio broadcast" concert April 18
MarimBerks May 4
MarimBerks May 4
The Vibraphone Festival Project May 16-17
The Vibraphone Festival Project May 16-17
More details can be found on our events page. Additional piano and chamber music performances at CMPR can be found on the KU Music Department events calendar.
Most events at CMPR will be webcast on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL. There is a $20 suggested donation (through the GOLDEN MALLET SOCIETY) for viewing event livestreams.
Most events at CMPR will be webcast on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL. There is a $20 suggested donation (through the GOLDEN MALLET SOCIETY) for viewing event livestreams.
Tachoir Duo
Heather Thorn
Jonathan Silva
Payton MacDonald
The beautiful CMPR main lobby with Clair Omar Musser's very own King George marimba (# 101) and an exhibit featuring the 1935 International Marimba Symphony Orchestra!
Things to see when you visit our museum!
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Please explore our website to learn more. If you have any questions, our team would love to hear from you!Â
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