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Original abstract marimba and rhythmic mallet arcs in an indigo autumn concert atmosphere

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77th National Selected Marimba Competition

The 77th National Selected Marimba Competition is scheduled for November 22, 2026, at Toyosu Civic Center Hall.

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Abstract marimba bars, mallets, and phased rhythmic arcs in a nocturnal blue field

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REICH90: Kuniko Kato & Musicians North American Tour

Kuniko Kato & Musicians bring REICH90, a tour celebrating Steve Reich's 90th birthday, to North America from October to November 2026.

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Blank score pages and closed music books beside warm wooden marimba tone bars in a quiet music library

Scores

Marimba Scores Listing Page Is Now Available

The Marimba Scores page starts with 235 score editions—19 published scores and 216 library catalogue entries—and will continue to grow.

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Dreamlike blue painting with a harlequin on horseback, a maiden, tango dancers, saxophone, piano, and marimba tone bars

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Marimba × Saxophone × Piano “Joint Concert”

A solo-and-trio concert by marimba player Ririko Sakaguchi, saxophonist Shin Sasaki, and pianist Yuri Tsutsumi takes place on September 13, 2026, at Nonaka Anna Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Abstract marimba bars and mallets beside a Nordic forest and geometric architecture

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Kuniko Katō at Arvo Pärt Centre

Kuniko Katō performs a concert at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa, Estonia, on October 31, 2026.

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Sep 01 2026

Scores

Marimba Scores Listing Page Is Now Available

The Marimba Scores page starts with 235 score editions—19 published scores and 216 library catalogue entries—and will continue to grow.

2026-09-01 scorepublicationrepertoire
Aug 28 2026

Event

Marimba × Saxophone × Piano “Joint Concert”

A solo-and-trio concert by marimba player Ririko Sakaguchi, saxophonist Shin Sasaki, and pianist Yuri Tsutsumi takes place on September 13, 2026, at Nonaka Anna Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

2026-09-13 concertmarimba
Aug 25 2026

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Kuniko Katō at Arvo Pärt Centre

Kuniko Katō performs a concert at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Laulasmaa, Estonia, on October 31, 2026.

2026-10-31 concertmarimba

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