Wells Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research

The Wells Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research, located in Pennsylvania, United States, is a university institution dedicated to the study and preservation of mallet percussion art. The museum is open to the public with regular weekly hours and showcases unique collections of artifacts, instruments, manuscripts, and recordings from renowned figures in the field.

Don't miss the Resonators Echo Spring Festival featuring the world premiere of Jenni Brandon's Dark Sky for choirs, percussion ensemble, piano, and the Heartland Marimba Quartet. The Center also hosts the Symposium for Mallet Percussion Players for high school and college students, offering opportunities to study various styles of mallet percussion music.

Events at the Center, including concerts and symposiums, are often webcast on their YouTube channel for a suggested donation through the Golden Mallet Society. Visitors can also donate to the Society to support the Center's programming. The beautiful CMPR main lobby features Clair Omar Musser's King George marimba and an exhibit on the 1935 International Marimba Symphony Orchestra.