SCM is proud to host the “Mt. San Antonio College Marimba Festival” to create an educational platform for college and High school age percussionists to network, learn from world class musicians, perform, and grow in their musical development. The Festival welcomes regional and international musicians to showcase their talents in Marimba masterclasses and Festival recital performances.
About:
-Masterclass format, participants will have the opportunity to perform in TWO masterclasses each day. One with Dr. Matthew Lau, and One with Naoko Takada
-Each day will end with a Marimba recital. Top performing participants of the day will be invited to perform their prepared solos, and the faculty will perform a solo recital.
-Top performers of the weekend, selected by the faculty, will be eligible to receive prizes from Marimba One, and Salyers Percussion.
-If they feel they may not be ready to participate, they may also attend all masterclasses and recitals as “audience” members.
Participant age limits: Open to High school and College age percussionists (includes Graduate and Doctoral students) , International performers, age 16 and up.
Location: Mt. San Antonio College, Building 2 rm 200, located in Walnut, California. 25 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles.
Dates and Times: Saturday August 9, 2025. 9am-7pm, Sunday August 10, 2025. 10am-6pm
Tentative Marimba Festival Schedule*(*Subject to change):
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9am: Check in, Welcome, Announcements, and Introductions
930am- 12pm: Clinic 1 ( Red Group with Dr. Matthew Lau , Gold Group with Naoko)
12pm-1pm: Lunch (Not provided, many restaurants near by)
1pm-3:30pm: Clinic 2 (Red Group with Naoko, Gold Group with Dr. Matthew Lau)
3:30pm-4pm: Group meeting, Announcement of top performers to perform in evening recital
4pm-5:30pm: Dinner (Not provided, many restaurants near by)
5:30pm-6:30pm: Evening Recital, Solo performances by Fabian Ziegler and top performers of the day (selected by Dr. Matthew Lau and Naoko)
Sunday, August 10, 2025
9am: Check in, Announcements, Morning Welcome
930am- 12pm: Clinic 1 (Red Group with Dr. Matthew Lau, Gold Group with Naoko)
12pm-1pm: Lunch (Not provided, many restaurants near by)
1pm-3:30 pm: Clinic 2 ( Red Group with Naoko, Gold Group with Dr. Matthew Lau)
3:30pm-4pm: Group meeting, Announcement of top performers to perform in evening recital
4pm-5:30pm: Dinner (Not provided, many restaurants near by)
5:30pm-630pm: Evening Recital, Solo performances by Naoko Takada, Dr. Matthew Lau and top performers of the day (selected by Dr. Matthew Lau and Naoko)
6:30pm: Awards for top performers of the weekend (Prizes provided by Marimba One, and Saylers/Encore Mallets)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Registration Open July 1:
- Further questions? Email inspire@scmarimba.org
*updated 7/18/25
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