Heartland Marimba

Heartland Marimba Heartland Marimba began in 2014 through the vision and leadership of solo artist Matthew Coley.

HEARTLAND MARIMBA
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Elevating and increasing the accessibility of the classical marimba art form. Matthew (founding executive/co-artistic director) works closely with Jenni Brandon (co-artistic director), Joe Millea (operations director), Ujjal Bhattacharyya (productions director), and other HMArtists to support and celebrate

the classical marimba art form, benefiting performers, students, communities, and composers annually. Through a multifaceted business plan, HM averages 50 events a season. The Heartland Marimba Quartet and HMEnsemble showcase the talents of accomplished professional artists, emerging artists, and apprentices with a vibrant schedule of national and regional tours year-round. The organization maintains regular virtual programming with a Masterworks Series, Composer Laboratory and Festival, Composer Conversation Series, and other video releases. HMPublications has released more than 70 scores that are available for digital download. Through the New Quartets Project Consortium, grant funding (New Music USA), and donor support HM is working to release eight new marimba quartets by female composers of diverse backgrounds. The organization strives to bring the unique music of the marimba to a wider audience and to build more opportunities for the art form.

06/03/2026

🚨 COMPOSERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🚨

Submissions are now open (June 1–July 15, 2026) for new marimba ensemble works with Heartland Marimba!

Selected composers will have the opportunity to:
✨ Receive a consultation with Heartland Marimba
✨ Have their work performed during the Heartland Marimba International Festival (Nov. 4–8) and/or PASIC (Nov. 11–14)
✨ Be featured on the November tour (Oct. 30–Nov. 14) by the Heartland Marimba Quartet and/or Orchestra
✨ Publish their work through Heartland Marimba Publications (HMP)

Don’t miss this incredible chance to share your music with performers and audiences from around the world.

Visit heartlandmarimba.com/opportunity to learn more and apply today! 🤌

DEADLINE — JULY 15TH, 2026! SUBMIT TODAY! 🚨

06/01/2026

Did you miss Dark Skies and Distant Worlds back in April? Have no fear - the full concert is now ON YOUTUBE! This full evening-length production features multiple world premiers and is one of HM’s biggest productions ever produced. Find our YouTube channel through the link in our bio!

05/27/2026

*HUGE OPPORTUNITY ALERT!*
Open June 1 – July 15, 2026
Heartland Marimba is seeking new works for marimba ensemble to be considered for performance and publication during the upcoming season’s HMIF (Heartland Marimba International Festival, Nov. 4-8) and PASIC (Nov. 11-14). Selected composers will receive a consultation with Heartland Marimba, performances during the November tour (Oct. 30-Nov. 14) by Heartland Marimba Quartet and/or Heartland Marimba Orchestra, and publication through Heartland Marimba Publications. Visit our website for more details TODAY!

https://mailchi.mp/298742719020/may-newsWe are performing in Frank Lloyd Wright's Hillside Theatre at Taliesin in July, ...
05/21/2026

https://mailchi.mp/298742719020/may-news
We are performing in Frank Lloyd Wright's Hillside Theatre at Taliesin in July, and it will be a Happy Birthday for Matthew! 🥂🍾 Come see us and join the celebration on July 17th at 7:00 PM in Spring Green, WI.

Perform in the HMIF Orchestra at the Winter Center, Millersville University in PA, and at PASIC!
A new PASIC initiative: Orchestra members will perform 3 shows at PASIC on November 13 in a downtown space for the conference attendees and Indy public! (PASIC attendee badge included.)

We now have a Call for New Works from June 1-July 15. New work(s) for marimba ensemble will be considered for performance and publication during the upcoming season’s HMIF (Heartland Marimba International Festival, Nov. 4-8) and PASIC (Nov. 11-14).
https://mailchi.mp/298742719020/may-news

05/11/2026

Want to vibe as hard as ? Then make sure to join our consortium for his new work Ice Breaks as well as Deep Red Regolith II by !! These are two BRAND NEW marimba quartets your ensemble or students will love playing. Join our consortium in the link in our bio today to get your score and performing rights!

05/08/2026

We have so many opportunities open at the moment! On top of the Coley Artist Practicum this summer, we are also hosting the Heartland Marimba International Festival!! This is your chance to play in a 50+ marimba ensemble AND perform at . Link in our bio to register TODAY!
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05/05/2026

THIS SUMMER! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn from some of the very best and TOUR with US next season!! The Coley Artistic Practicum will host the new HM Ensemble 2 alongside our Composer Lab Fest! This is the perfect opportunity for aspiring young marimbists and percussionists to gain invaluable artistic and career development skills! Send in your application TODAY!!

04/30/2026

Hurry 🏃🏼‍♂️ Run, don't walk! And get your registration in to perform with the Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra this fall in the beautiful Winter PAC at Millersville University and at 💥⚡☄️

Visit our website for more!

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