The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Welcome!
Welcome!
The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research is the home to one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research is the home to one-of-a-kind collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings representing many of the luminaries in the mallet percussion art form.
Join us November 8, 2024 at 6:30pm for Celebrate Vibraphone and Xylophone!
Join us November 8, 2024 at 6:30pm for Celebrate Vibraphone and Xylophone!
Heather Thorn and friends perform with the KU Percussion Ensemble.
Jonathan Silva brings vibraphone solos from Portugal. Featuring commissions from exciting young composers and previously composed pieces this recital showcases some of the most exciting musical creations for vibraphone from Portugal.
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
"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) & Jill Work (Women's History Month presentation) March 11
Pauline Roberts (vibraphone) & Jill Work (Women's History Month presentation) March 11
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble March 27
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble March 27
MarimBerks May 4
MarimBerks May 4
The Vibraphone Project Festival May 16-17
The Vibraphone Project Festival 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.
Tachoir Duo
Heather Thorn
Jonathan Silva
Payton MacDonald
The beautiful lobby of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research features several vintage instruments including Clair Omar Musser's personal King George Marimba (#101).
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!
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