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Marimba × Saxophone × Piano “Joint Concert”

A solo-and-trio concert by marimba player 坂口璃々己, saxophonist 佐々木真, and pianist 津々見由里 takes place on September 13, 2026, at Nonaka Anna Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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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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Nanae Mimura Marimba & Vibraphone Recital — Resonance Journey

Nanae Mimura presents Resonance Journey, a marimba and vibraphone recital with pianist Masaki Hayashi, on March 13, 2027, at Yamaha Hall in Ginza, Tokyo.

Competition

ARD International Music Competition 2026: Percussion in Munich, September 4–13

The percussion discipline runs through four rounds in Munich from September 4 to 13, with marimba repertoire in the first round and semifinal, and a final with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

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Zivkovic International Summer Academy for Marimba & Percussion 2026

Zivkovic's International Summer Academy & Festival for Marimba & Percussion is scheduled in Vienna from August 22 to 28, 2026, with masterclasses, lectures, concerts, and guest teachers across marimba and percussion.

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The 41st Japan Wind and Percussion Competition — Marimba Final Results

The organizer has announced the results of the 41st Japan Wind and Percussion Competition marimba final, held on August 21, 2026. 小嶋義貴 received first prize.

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William Moersch: The Modern Marimba

William Moersch's solo recording presents contemporary works for marimba by Jacob Druckman, Andrew Thomas, Irwin Bazelon, Martin Wesley-Smith, and Richard Rodney Bennett.

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PASIC 2026 Keyboard Masterclass: Greg Giannascoli on the Etudes of Clair Omar Musser

Greg Giannascoli leads a public PASIC 2026 Keyboard Masterclass on the music of Clair Omar Musser. Applications close September 15, 2026.

Competition

LUO CHENXUAN Wins Percussion at the 21st Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition

LUO CHENXUAN won first prize and CHIN SUNGMIN second prize in percussion at the 21st Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition. The final-round required work was Permafrost Concerto for marimba solo and wind orchestra.

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Gyoka Yamabe 3rd Concert — 暁

Saxophonist Gyoka Yamabe presents her third concert with guest marimbist Yukako Ihara and pianist OHSHIMA Chiaki on September 12, 2026, in Hamura, Tokyo.

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Ayami Okamura Marimba Solo Recital — Place to Be

Germany-based marimba and percussion artist Ayami Okamura presents her solo recital Place to Be on September 5, 2026, at Aoyama Music Memorial Hall Barocksaal in Kyoto.

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Musashi for Solo Marimba — Francisco Villanueva

HoneyRock Publishing's March 2026 edition of Francisco Villanueva's prize-winning advanced solo marimba work.

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Marimba Four Seasons in Hong Kong

Marimbists Ernestina Leung and Hiromi Shigeno present a two-marimba concert with real-time visuals at Hong Kong Arts Centre's Shouson Theatre on August 16, 2026.

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A Tribute to Steve Reich: Blow Up Percussion in Rome

Blow Up Percussion presents an immersive Steve Reich programme across two spaces at Mattatoio in Rome on October 4, 2026, as part of Romaeuropa Festival.

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Fumito Nunoya & Atsushi Yamanaka Marimba and Piano Duo Concert

Marimbist Fumito Nunoya and pianist Atsushi Yamanaka perform together for the first time on October 1, 2026, at Nagoya City Showa Cultural Small Theater.

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2026 Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra: Lancaster and PASIC

The 2026 festival combines Lancaster County concerts and presentations with a large marimba orchestra and an optional PASIC appearance in Indianapolis.

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Ria Ideta — Sugaria

An album of eleven works, including Eric Sammut’s Sugaria, whose title incorporates the name “Ria,” as well as works arranged by Ria Ideta for marimba and piano.

Competition

23rd Italy Percussion Competition 2026 to Be Held Online

The Italy Percussive Arts Society's 23rd online competition runs from September 20 to November 20, 2026, with marimba among seven solo percussion sections. The current organizer subscription page lists September 7 as the application deadline.

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Marimba Duo Paris–Tokyo in Nagoya

Hajime Kanegae and Yuta Yanagisawa bring their marimba duo Paris–Tokyo to phil- in Nagoya on August 8, 2026.

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Setsuko Kutsuno Marimba Recital in Kawasaki

Setsuko Kutsuno presents a marimba recital touring music from around the world on August 15, 2026, at MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall’s Assembly Room.

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Universal Marimba Competition Belgium 2026 — Results

The organizer announced the Solo Category results and the first- and second-prize Marimba Duo laureates.

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The 2nd Keiko Abe International Marimba Competition

Applications close September 15, 2026; the final-round events take place February 15–18, 2027 at Suntory Hall Blue Rose in Tokyo.

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TROMP International Percussion Competition 2026

Ten selected professional percussionists compete across four public jury rounds in Eindhoven from September 20 to 27, concluding with three individual final recitals.

Recording

Nanae Mimura: Marimba Crystal 2 - Geometric -

Nanae Mimura's album Marimba Crystal 2 - Geometric - presents 12 tracks by five contemporary composers, with Yuki Nakano, Mutsuki Watanabe, Nobuo Furukawa, and Yuki Hamasaki joining across the album.

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Loop Kumamoto Music Festival 2026

Loop Kumamoto Music Festival 2026, chaired by marimbist Ria Ideta, takes place on November 14, 2026, at Civic Auditorium Searshome Yume Hall and the surrounding area in Kumamoto.

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International Marimba Festiva Meetings 2026 — Poland

Three days of individual lessons, chamber music, workshops, lectures and concerts for marimba students in Lusławice, Poland.

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Marimba no Kyōen Vol. 3

The Nagoya Branch of the Japan Marimba Association presents Marimba no Kyōen Vol. 3 on October 3, 2026, at The Concert Hall in Denki Bunka Kaikan, Nagoya.

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Time for Percussion 2026

Time for Percussion 2026 presents contemporary works ranging from solo and duo marimba to percussion ensemble on September 15, 2026, at Suntory Hall’s Blue Rose in Tokyo.

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The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition

The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition, organized by the Japan International League of Artists. A single open marimba category; applications run March 1 to May 31, 2026, and the final is held on July 30 at Tobu Friend Hall in Tokyo.

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The 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition — Final Round

The final round of the 9th Tokyo International Marimba Competition, held on July 30, 2026 at Tobu Friend Hall in Tokyo, open to the public with free admission.

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Universal Marimba Competition 2026 Jury Gala Concert: "Marimba Classics"

The jury gala concert of the Universal Marimba Competition & Festival Belgium 2026 was set for July 17 at Sint-Truiden's Academic Hall, with six jury artists and two special guests.

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Keina Rollinson Cello and Marimba Recital

Emerging multi-instrumentalist Keina Rollinson performs a lunchtime cello and marimba recital in The Arts Centre's Great Hall.

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Marimba World Championships 2026

A two-day Cape Town gathering for marimba ensembles, with competitions, workshops, panel discussions, an opening ceremony and a finale showcase.

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TROMP Next Gen: Mallet Competition 2026

Young mallet players from around the world perform self-written and chosen works on marimba, vibraphone, or both in Eindhoven.

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UPCYCLED — Marimba, Vibraphone and Piano

Luca Borioli and Rahel Sohn present a late-night programme for marimba, vibraphone and piano at Zurich's Fraumünster.

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[2026-07-18] Mika and Richard Stolzman Concert in Tokushima

Mika Stolzman and Richard Stolzman perform a duo program in Tokushima.

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[2026-06-12] Marimba Night - Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango, Mari Miura: Tropical Cafe / and more

Marimba Night features Junko Sakimura, Memmi Ochi, Yukako Ihara, and flutist Hidehiko Watase in Tokyo on June 12, 2026.

Recording

Nebojša Jovan Živković - Devojche, belo creveno

A marimba and voices performance of a traditional Serbian folk song with the Teofilovic brothers.

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Ensemble Compass vol.5 - Horn and Marimba Afternoon Concert

Ensemble Compass vol.5 is a horn and marimba afternoon concert featuring Takayuki Saito and Yukako Ihara.

Recording

Mika Stoltzman: Memories of Tomorrow

Mika Stoltzman's album Memories of Tomorrow features marimba with Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Mike Mainieri, and Geoffrey Keezer.

Recording

The End of One Journey cover with the Marimba and the Cimbalom: from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

A marimba and cimbalom cover of Evan Call's The End of One Journey from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

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One Coin Concert: Nanae Mimura, Marimba & Vibraphone

A One Coin Concert featuring Nanae Mimura on marimba and vibraphone, held at the Grand Hall of the Mie Center for the Arts on June 7, 2024.

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[2021-01-16] Junko Sakimura & Yukako Ihara Marimba Recital

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[New Release] Vexation by Satie played by Alex Jacobowitz

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Only 7 seats left for Zivkovic summer academy and festival in Vienna 2020

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7 days left to record your video and join the ‘Virtual Marimba Choir’

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INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION YOUTH COMPETITION BELGIUM 2020

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Universal Marimba Competition & Festival 2020

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Marimbafest Australia 2019

Recording

Junko Sakimura and Mie Saito: Wooden Music

Live excerpts from Junko Sakimura and Mie Saito's duo recital on December 27, 1997, including works for two marimbas and guest performances by Masahiko Saeki.

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Nanae Mimura: Marimba Crystal ~Inori (Prayer)~

Nanae Mimura's 2016 album Marimba Crystal ~Inori (Prayer)~ ranges from J. S. Bach to contemporary works, with cellist Nobuo Furukawa joining for Golijov's Mariel.

Recording

Marimba Alive! vol.1

A 1994 recording of Junko Sakimura's recital at von Kuster Hall in London, Ontario, featuring modern Japanese repertoire and works for marimba, piano, and saxophone.

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Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar — New Jersey

Leigh Howard Stevens led an intensive five-day high-school marimba camp in New Jersey, focusing on technique, repertoire, and musicality.

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Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar — Indiana

Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar/Indiana was an intensive five-day marimba camp at Indiana Wesleyan University.

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Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar — Texas

Leigh Howard Stevens High School Summer Marimba Seminar/Texas was an intensive five-day marimba camp led by Leigh Howard Stevens.

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Leigh Howard Stevens Summer Marimba Seminar

Leigh Howard Stevens Summer Marimba Seminar was a three-week course from May 30 through June 21, 2012, in Ocean Grove on the Jersey shore.

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International Marimba Competition — Salzburg, Austria

International Marimba Competition took place July 30–August 5, 2012, at Mozarteum Salzburg in Salzburg, Austria.

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Universal Marimba Competition & Festival — Belgium 2013

The Universal Marimba Competition & Festival 2013 included solo and duo marimba disciplines in Sint-Truiden, Belgium; the official results list its laureates and prize winners.

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Zivkovic International Summer Academy for Marimba — Tokyo

Zivkovic International Summer Academy for Marimba was held June 3–5, 2012, at Japan Percussion Center in Tokyo.

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Jul 30 - Aug 5, 2012 - International Marimba Completion, Salzburg, Austria

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II Axoum International Marimba Academy — Poland

The II Axoum International Marimba Academy took place April 13–22, 2012, at Radziejowice Palace, 40 km south of Warsaw, Poland.

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International Summer Academy Salzburg 2011 — Marimba and Percussion Class

International Summer Academy Salzburg 2011 included a Marimba/Percussion Class from July 18 to 30 at Mirabellplatz 1–3 in Salzburg.

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I International Axoum Marimba Academy — Poland 2011

The first Axoum International Marimba Academy took place March 13–20, 2011, in Radziejowice near Warsaw, Poland.

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The Universal Marimba Competition 2011 — Fourth Edition

The Universal Marimba Competition 2011 fourth edition was for marimba solo and chamber music; its official results list the laureates and prize winners.

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The 1st International Solo Marimba Competition in South Africa

The Marimba Education Foundation announced the 1st International Solo Marimba Competition in collaboration with the 5th National/1st International Marimba Festival in South Africa.

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So Percussion Summer Institute 2010

So Percussion Summer Institute was scheduled for July 19–August 2, 2010, as an intensive two-week chamber music seminar for college-age percussionists.

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2010 Marimba Festival and Conference

Marimba 2010 International Festival and Conference was scheduled for April 28–May 1, 2010, in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Ivana Bilic Marimba Week with Emmanuel Sejourne

Ivana Bilic Marimba Week with Emmanuel Sejourne was scheduled for September 27–30, 2009, in Samobor, Croatia.

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Days of Percussion — Italy

International Festival "Days of Percussion" was scheduled for September 7–12, 2009.

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Aurora Borealis 2009 Composition Competition

Aurora Borealis announced its 2009 Composition Competition for soprano and percussion.

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Master Class: Methodology and Aesthetics of the Marimbist

Keiko Abe's master class took place at EURAC (Accademia Europea), Via Druso, Bolzano, Italy, on October 18, 2003.

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International Marimba Competition & Festival — Belgium 2004

The International Marimba Competition & Festival was scheduled for August 20–28, 2004, at the Academic Hall and Cult.Centre in Sint-Truiden, Belgium.