Events Calendar
Introducing the 2024-2025 Season
All events are located in the Center's Performance Hall unless otherwise noted.*
Tickets will go on sale in August.
Lectures and Master Classes coming soon.
CONCERTS: 2024
September 22, 6:30 p.m.
October 22, 6:30 p.m.
Oscar Roca & Bruno Lo Bianco (Tambor Fantasmas) with Frank Kumor and the Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble
November 2, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – TBA*
Boston Celebration Day of Mallet Percussion
CMPR has planned a 12-hr festival in downtown Boston featuring local artists and providing experiences for students.
November 8, 6:30 p.m.
Heather performs with her band members and the KU Percussion Ensemble.
Jonathan visits from Portugal to present on his newly commissioned vibraphone program!
December 2, 7:00 p.m.
MarimBerks in Concert!
Stephanie Smith, director and Beth McElroy, assistant director
December 8, 2:00 p.m.
William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble
Payton MacDonald, director
2025
February 6, 6:30 p.m.
Solo marimba performer, Payton MacDonald, will present a concert featuring his creative output as a sound sculptor and multi-elemental artist.
February 18, 6:30 p.m.
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble
Frank Kumor, director
February 20, 6:30 p.m.
March 18, 6:30 p.m.
March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Kutztown University Percussion Ensemble
Frank Kumor, director
April 18
Nick White (xylophone) and his All-Star Trio and the Green's New Novelty Orchestra in a "1930s radio broadcast" concert
6:00 p.m. Tour of museum (free to public) and meet special guests ("mallet percussion celebrities")
6:30 p.m. Pre-concert talk with artists
7:30 p.m. Concert
Post-concert reception
May 4, 3:30 p.m.
MarimBerks in Concert!
Stephanie Smith, director and Beth McElroy, assistant director
May 16-17, schedule TBA
*Click on a "season event" above to learn more about the artists and tickets.
**All events are located in the Performance Hall, 1st floor of the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA unless otherwise noted; e.g. [Georgian Room].
* = Ticketed event (Tickets can also be purchased at the door.)