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Mike Zell
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Hey,
There are a few more than just three schools, Behzad. First of all, Michael Rosen at Oberlin is considered one of the best teachers out there. Not only is he a great marimba player and teacher, but he's also very skilled in teaching orchestral percussion, chamber percussion, multi-percussion, as well as percussion maintanance and things like that (he gives a great calf-head tucking masterclass).
Also, Michael Burrit at Northwestern University has been regarded as another all-around fantastic teacher. Even though he's known mostly for his marimba playing, I've been told many times that he's pretty awesome at teaching and playing just about everything from marching percussion to orchestral stuff.
Another great, but maybe not as well known teacher, is Eduardo Leandro, who teaches at Stonybrook State University in New York. He studied with Mr. van Sice (who also is professor of percussion at Yale, not just Peabody).
I cannot confirm any of this. I have personally never studied with any of the teachers I listed above. I study at Peabody with Mr. van Sice myself, and I think it's great, but every school is going to be different for everyone. Visit the schools, and take some private lessons before you even audition so you know what it's like.
Also, I would reconsider your dream of being a great marimbist, and start a new dream of being a great and well-rounded percussionist. If you study with any of these great marimba teachers, I think they will probably insist that you still be working on all the other facets of percussion playing. I think this will help you overall in developing your skills as a musician, not just as a marimba player or a percussionist.
I hope this helps you.
Good luck,
Mike Zell
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