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SINGLE ENTRY PASS
COMPETITION ONLY PASS
FESTIVAL PASS (Recommended)
Use our questions below to figure out which one suits you best!
Do you only want to watch the concerts?
NO TICKET NEEDED if you just want to watch any of the three FREE Marimbafest public concerts: the Artist Concert (Friday), the Grand Concert (Saturday) and the Gala Concert (Sunday). You don't need to register - just come!
Do you only want to watch certain classes?
If you're only interested in seeing one or two classes, or are on a budget, then our SINGLE ENTRY PASS is for you! All Marimbafest workshops can be observed passively by any non-participants for just $30 per person per workshop. You don't need to register for this option. Simply buy the SINGLE ENTRY PASS at the door of the workshop you wish to go to!
Are you only interested in the Marimba Competition?
If you just want to participate in our Open Marimba Competition and not attend any classes, our affordable COMPETITION ONLY PASS is for you! This lets you participate fully in the Competition, where you will perform solo and potentially win some prizes. You will also receive feedback on your performance from our judging panel to help you with your development as a player. Register below to sign up for the COMPETITION ONLY PASS!
Do you want the full Marimbafest festival experience? (Recommended option)
If you want to get the most out of Marimbafest, we highly recommend our most comprehensive ticket option, the FESTIVAL PASS! The FESTIVAL PASS allows you to enjoy all of Marimbafest as a festival participant.
Learn new things about marimba performance and composition by actively participating in all intensive masterclasses and workshops. Showcase your skills and potentially win prizes by participating in the Open Marimba Competition. Rehearse intensively with faculty and perform in public concerts alongside your fellow participants in the Marimbafest Festival Ensemble. Find out more about your playing with a private lesson with the faculty of your choice. You can do all this and more with the FESTIVAL PASS.
WELCOME TO MARIMBAFEST 2021
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A NEW YEAR. A NEW MARIMBAFEST.
Marimbafest 2021 is now the Marimbafest Solo and Ensemble Competition 2021.
Introducing a 3 stage SOLO and ENSEMBLE competition exclusively for participants based within Australia.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
Marimbafest 2021 happens from the evening of Sunday 11th July 2021 to the evening of Friday 16th July 2021. Participants are not required to attend for the entirety of the event - please see the schedule for more information.
Marimbafest 2021 will happen at the UWA Conservatorium of Music in Perth, Western Australia (35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009). The Conservatorium is located in the north-east corner of the University campus and is surrounded by ample parking areas and bus stops.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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A solo marimba (1 player only) competition and chamber ensemble (2-10 players) competition
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Masterclasses with our guest faculty members (see below)
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Opportunities to network and socialise with your fellow participants, including a BBQ
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Opening reception for participants and free concerts all week
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The return of the Marimbafest Shop, featuring brands from around the world
Check the event schedule for more information here.
WHO ARE THE FACULTY MEMBERS?
Throughout the week of Marimbafest 2021, you will be guided and mentored by a faculty team from around the world.
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY ARTISTS
The following artists will present remote live masterclasses exclusively for participants.
Dr Matthew Lau (Hong Kong)
International Contemporary Percussion Soloist and Educator
Kana Omori (Japan)
International Marimba Virtuoso Soloist
Stephen Hall (USA)
Founder and Performer, Spectrum Ensemble
Jaime Esposito (USA)
Founder and Performer, Spectrum Ensemble
AUSTRALIAN FACULTY ARTISTS
The following artists will adjudicate and/or present in-person masterclasses exclusively for participants.
Robert Oetomo (NSW)
International Marimba Soloist and Composer
Catherine Betts (WA)
Founder and Performer, Kaboom Percussion
Joshua Webster (WA)
Founder and Performer, Kaboom Percussion
Brian Maloney (WA)
Principal Percussionist at West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Chair of Percussion at UWA Conservatorium of Music
Paul Tanner (WA)
Percussion Faculty at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and UWA Conservatorium of Music
Adam Tan (WA)
Marimbafest 2021 Festival Director, Host of THE STUDIO
Find out more about our Faculty here.
HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK?
The Solo & Ensemble Competition will have two categories with two classes each:
SOLO MARIMBA - A CLASS: only for solo competitors under the age of 18
SOLO MARIMBA - OPEN CLASS: open category for solo competitors of all ages
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE - A CLASS: only for ensemble competitors (2-10 people) all under the age of 18
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE - OPEN CLASS: open category for ensemble competitors (2-10 people) of any age
Competitors will automatically be allocated to classes based on their age as of 11th July 2021.
No other restrictions apply (e.g. nationality, school).
If you are under 18 and would like to participate in any OPEN CLASS category, please specify this during registration.
STAGE 1
ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSION (SUBMISSIONS CLOSED)
After registering, you will be asked to submit ONE online video of a work.
All categories EXCEPT A CLASS (ENSEMBLE) must submit works from the Repertoire List.
A CLASS (SOLO): you can choose from either the appropriate A CLASS or OPEN CLASS List to perform.
A CLASS (ENSEMBLE): you can choose any work of your choice, but there must be at least one (1) keyboard instrument in the ensemble
OPEN CLASS (SOLO OR ENSEMBLE): you can only choose works from the appropriate OPEN CLASS List.
Your video will be checked before you are passed to STAGE 2 by our faculty panel.
STAGE 2
LIVE COMPETITION SEMIFINALS (13TH TO 14TH JULY 2021)
For SOLO and ENSEMBLE competitors
After you have passed STAGE 1, you and/or your ensemble will play one work live at Marimbafest 2021 in the respective categor(ies).
This can be the same work you used in STAGE 1.
A CLASS (SOLO): you can choose from either the appropriate A CLASS or OPEN CLASS List to perform.
A CLASS (ENSEMBLE): you can choose any work of your choice, but there must be at least one (1) keyboard instrument in the ensemble
OPEN CLASS (SOLO OR ENSEMBLE): you can only choose works from the appropriate OPEN CLASS List.
You will play in your respective CLASS and be eligible for that CLASS' prizes only.
FINAL STAGE
LIVE COMPETITION FINALS (16TH JULY 2021)
For SOLO competitors
The judges will determine TOP 3 competitors from both A CLASS and OPEN CLASS solo and ensemble categories to proceed to the finals.
In FINAL STAGE, you must play TWO solos:
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The Compulsory Solo for your CLASS, and
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A solo of your choice no longer than 15 minutes (which cannot be the same as STAGES 1 and 2)
The Faculty Panel will then determine which finalist is the winner of the Competition.
For ENSEMBLE competitors
The judges will determine TOP 3 competitors from both A CLASS and OPEN CLASS ensemble categories to proceed to the finals.
In FINAL STAGE, you must play:
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An ensemble work of your choice* no longer than 15 minutes (which cannot be the same as STAGES 1 and 2)
*Please check the instrumentation with us beforehand to make sure we have the right instruments. If you wish to bring your own for your ensemble, please also let us know.
The Faculty Panel will then determine which ensemble finalist is the winner of the Competition.
Marimbafest is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of activities that enhance your marimba playing and musicianship.
It allows you to work closely with inspirational faculty members and develop relationships with participants who share the common love of performing and listening to keyboard repertoire.
- Carissa Soares (AUSTRALIA - WA)
Marimbafest 2019 Participant
First Prize, Marimbafest Marimba Competition
University of Western Australia
COMPETITION PRIZES
Thank you to all of our 2021 Sponsors for the prizes!
More prizes coming soon, but we already have over $5,000 worth in prizes available!
2021 MAIN PRIZES - OPEN CLASS
SOLO CATEGORY - FIRST PRIZE (OPEN CLASS) - $1,000
6 x Marimba One Conrado Moya Series ($500)
2 x Marimba One Jason Marsalis Series ($160)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Performance Collection Series ($80)
SOLO CATEGORY - SECOND PRIZE (OPEN CLASS) - $340
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Earth Tone Series ($80)
SOLO CATEGORY - THIRD PRIZE (OPEN CLASS) - $240
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Kai Stensgaard Series ($80)
ENSEMBLE CATEGORY - FIRST PRIZE (OPEN CLASS) - $380
1 x Edition Svitzer Gift Voucher ($200)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nancy Zeltsman Series ($80)
ENSEMBLE CATEGORY - SECOND PRIZE (OPEN CLASS) - $160
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nancy Zeltsman Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Doug DeMorrow Series ($80)
2021 MAIN PRIZES - A CLASS
SOLO CATEGORY - FIRST PRIZE (A CLASS) - $1,000
6 x Marimba One Front Ensemble Series ($420)
2 x Marimba One Jason Marsalis Series ($160)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Performance Collection Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Kai Stensgaard Series ($80)
SOLO CATEGORY - SECOND PRIZE (A CLASS) - $340
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Earth Tone Series ($80)
SOLO CATEGORY - THIRD PRIZE (A CLASS) - $240
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Kana Omori Series ($80)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nanae Mimura Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Kai Stensgaard Series ($80)
ENSEMBLE CATEGORY - FIRST PRIZE (A CLASS) - $380
1 x Edition Svitzer Gift Voucher ($200)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nancy Zeltsman Series ($80)
ENSEMBLE CATEGORY - SECOND PRIZE (A CLASS)
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nancy Zeltsman Series ($80)
1 x Salyers Percussion Doug DeMorrow Series ($80)
OTHER PRIZES AND GIFTS
ENCORE MALLETS INC. DISTINCTION AWARD - $200
For a non-finalist solo participant (any CLASS) who demonstrated an outstanding performance during semifinals
1 x Encore Mallets Inc. Nancy Zeltsman Graduated Set ($200)
KANA OMORI A CLASS CHOICE AWARD - $100
For the audience's favourite solo participant OR ensemble in A CLASS finals
1 x Kana Omori Sheet Music Gift Pack ($100)
KANA OMORI OPEN CLASS CHOICE AWARD - $100
For the audience's favourite solo participant OR ensemble in OPEN CLASS finals
1 x Kana Omori Sheet Music Gift Pack ($100)
MARIMBAFEST 2021 PARTICIPANT GIFT BAG - $100
For all participants upon completing Marimbafest Week 2021
Marimbafest 2021 Certificate of Completion
Marimba One Drawstring Bag
Marimba One Merch Pack
Baked By Carissa Edible Gift
Kana Omori Sticker Pack
GipPercussion x CORAY Percussion Gift Pack
THE STUDIO By Adam Tan Gift Pack
Marimbafest 2021 Gift Pack
Marimbafest for me was an awesome experience! I didn’t know what to expect coming from overseas into a new competition and festival, but I felt that it was very organized and very welcoming. I loved getting to know everyone and learning from the teachers and other participants.
I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better time. I can’t wait to visit to Perth again, whether it’s for Marimbafest or just to eat Tim Tams. I’m glad I chose to come to this unforgettable experience.
- Austin Choi (USA)
Marimbafest 2019 Participant
New York University
COMPETITION REPERTOIRE LIST
Competitors must choose one work from the Repertoire List for STAGE 1 and STAGE 2 of the Competition.
A CLASS Competitors may choose from both A CLASS and OPEN CLASS Lists.
OPEN CLASS Competitors can ONLY choose from the OPEN CLASS List.
Works with * red asterisks * are signature solo works either composed or arranged by Marimbafest Faculty and Artists.
A CLASS SOLO REPERTOIRE LIST
Edwards, Ross Marimba Dances Australian Music Centre
Gerassimez, Alexej Eravie Edition Svitzer
Hopper, Adam Ghost Garden C. Alan Publications
Monkman, Jesse Parody Tapspace Publications
Muramatsu, Takatsugu Land Yano Music Publishing
Oetomo, Robert Two Lullabies Edition Svitzer*
Sejourne, Emmanuel Nancy Volton Musikverlag
Smadbeck, Paul Virginia Tate Keyboard Percussion Publications
Tyson, Blake A cricket sang and set the sun Blake Tyson
Tan, Adam Dream Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam Moon Edition Svitzer*
OPEN CLASS SOLO REPERTOIRE LIST
Abe, Keiko Dream of the Cherry Blossoms Zimmermann
Abe, Keiko Frogs Studio 4 Productions
Abe, Keiko Itsuki Fantasy for Six Mallets Xebec
Abe, Keiko Marimba d'amore Xebec
Abe, Keiko Memories of the Seashore Schott
Abe, Keiko Variations on Japanese Children Songs Xebec
Abe, Keiko Wind in the Bamboo Grove Schott
Arlen, Harold Over The Rainbow (arr. Robert Oetomo) Tapspace Publications*
Berg, Daniel Blue Memories Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel Fantasy and Toccata Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel Helios Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel Phoenix Edition Svitzer
Bilic, Ivana Tafate Edition Svitzer
Burritt, Michael October Night Alfred Music
Cheung, Pius Etude in D major Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius Etude in Eb minor Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius Etude in E minor Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius Etude in F minor Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius Poetic Fantasy Edition Svitzer
Daimo, Eriko Furusato Edition Svitzer
Edwards, Ross More Marimba Dances Australian Music Centre
Falk, Steve A Long Way Home Edition Svitzer
Falk, Steve Errol Street Edition Svitzer
Fukushima, Aiko Dance of Words Edition Svitzer
Golinski, Tomasz Luminosity Edition Svitzer
Hakase, Taro 情熱大陸 (Jounetsu Tairiku) (arr Kana Omori) Edition Svitzer*
Khachaturian, Aram Adagio (From Spartacus) arr. Johan Söderholm Edition Svitzer
Le Picard, Guillaume Abaca C.Alan Publications
Leuenberger, Manuel Anna Edition Svitzer
Lin, Chin Cheng Tango for Naoko Edition Svitzer
Lin, Wei-Chen Shanghai Impressions Edition Svitzer*
Lorick, Matthew Odessa PM Europe Publications
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan Lemuria - The Fallen Civilization Edition Svitzer
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan Niflheim Edition Svitzer
Martin, Freddy Bumble Boogie (arr Kana Omori) Edition Svitzer*
Mascagni, Pietro Cavalleria Rusticana (arr Eriko Daimo) Edition Svitzer
Miki, Minoru Time for Marimba Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Miyake, Kazunori Chain Maasbree : Beurskens
O'Meara, Rich Restless Mostly Marimba
Oetomo, Robert Etude de Paganini Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert Four Fantasies for Solo Marimba Vol. 1 Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert Four Fantasies for Solo Marimba Vol. 2 Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert Life Anew Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert Rainbow Edition Svitzer*
Piazzolla, Astor Libertango (arr Kana Omori) Edition Svitzer*
Piazzolla, Astor Verano Porteno (arr Pius Cheung) Pius Cheung
Sammut, Eric Cameleon Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric Four Rotations Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric Indifference Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric Variations on Porgy and Bess Keyboard Percussion Publications
Schwantner, Joseph Velocities Schott
Sejourne, Emmanuel Romantica Norsk Musikforlag
Stankovych, Yevhen Amazonka Edition Svitzer
Sueyoshi, Yasuo Mirage pour Marimba Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Sueyoshi, Yasuo Ripple Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Tan, Adam Lotus Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam Path Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam Skyward Edition Svitzer*
Teng, Yu-Hsien Pining for the Spring Breeze (望春風) (arr Robert Oetomo) Tapspace*
Tarrega, Francisco Fantasia on Themes from La Traviata (arr Wei-Chen Lin) Edition Svitzer*
Tarrega, Francisco Marcia dal Tannhauser (arr Wei-Chen Lin) Edition Svitzer*
Thomas, Andrew Merlin Margun Music
Vinao, Alejandro Khan Variations Alejandro Vinao
Yamada, Kosaku Red Dragonfly Edition Svitzer
Zeltsman, Nancy Black Velvet Edition Svitzer
OPEN CLASS ENSEMBLE REPERTOIRE LIST
2 PLAYERS
Astrand, Anders Duo Arpeggio Edition Svitzer
Blazewicz, Marcin Piece for Two Marimbas Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius Nocturne in F Major Edition Svitzer
Debussy, Claude Danse for marimba duo (arr Nancy Zeltsman) Edition Svitzer
Debussy, Claude Pagodes (arr Kai Strobel) Edition Svitzer
Golinski, Tomasz Purity 2 Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng The General Edition Svitzer
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan Lemuria - The Fallen Civilization (duo version) Edition Svitzer=
O'Meara, Rich Tsubaki Dance Edition Svitzer
Oetomo, Robert Stars Above Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam Flying Colours Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam Meet Again Edition Svitzer*
3 PLAYERS
Hakase, Taro 情熱大陸 (Jounetsu Tairiku) (arr Kana Omori) for two marimbas and vibraphone Edition Svitzer*
Kaboom Percussion Finale from William Tell Kaboom Percussion*
Kaboom Percussion Summer From The Four Seasons Kaboom Percussion*
Tan, Adam We Are Heroes Edition Svitzer*
4 PLAYERS
Campins, Miki Shiver Edition Svitzer
Græsvold, Hans Magne Ludus Edition Svitzer
Mellitts, Marc Gravity Marc Mellitts
Miki, Minoru Marimba Spiritual (for 4 players) Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Mertens, Walter Synbad Edition Svitzer
Nishihara, Taiki 2x2 Edition Svitzer
Broström, Tobias Ombra Edition Svitzer
Oetomo, Robert Song and Dance Edition Svitzer*
Sculthorpe, Peter Jabiru Dreaming Faber Music
Stopa, Alex Spiral Tapspace
Takeno, Tetsuya Samsara Tapspace
Westlake, Nigel Omphalo Centric Lecture Australian Music Centre
5-10 PLAYERS
Adde, Terje Skisse Nr. II Edition Svitzer
Arlen, Harold Over The Rainbow (arr Robert Oetomo) - ensemble version Tapspace*
Astrand, Anders Gigue Edition Svitzer
Astrand, Anders Metal Edition Svitzer
Becker, Bob Mudra KPP
Falk, Steve Great Ocean Road 5 Edition Svitzer
Finkelmeier, Maria Hittade Edition Svitzer
Fleck, Bela UFO Tofu (arr Tom Gierke) Tapspace
Holmes, Jeffrey Occasus Edition Svitzer
Lin, Chin-Cheng Marimba Concertino No. 2 Edition Svitzer
Perez, Francisco Duende Tapspace
Ravel, Maurice Alborada del Gracioso (arr Jim Ancona) Tapspace
Ravel, Maurice Prelude from Le Tombeau de Couperin (arr Ralph Hardimon) Tapspace
Soderholm, Johan Jhana Edition Svitzer
Stankovych, Yevhen Labyrinth Edition Svitzer
COMPULSORY WORKS FOR FINAL SOLO STAGES
FOR A CLASS SOLO COMPETITORS
Hope by Adam Tan
FOR OPEN CLASS SOLO COMPETITORS
Waltzing Matilda arr. by Robert Oetomo (Exclusive to Marimbafest 2021 Participants)
Marimbafest was a very fun and enriching experience. I learnt a lot about how to improve my playing and performing, as well as learning how to develop myself through music.
Rehearsals were a lot of fun and everyone was really encouraging when someone made a mistake. It was nice to be able to meet famous percussionists from around the world and make new friends with a variety of people.
- Mischa Wong (AUSTRALIA - WA)
Marimbafest 2019 Participant
Perth Modern School
WHAT DO I NEED?
We welcome players of all skill levels and experience backgrounds to participate in Marimbafest.
Personal Requirements
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At least 12 years of age from 1st January 2021 (no maximum age).
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Parents may accompany younger participants / participants who require assistance if necessary.
Sheet Music And Mallets/Instruments
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Please bring the ORIGINAL score of your performance works for any competition categories you have entered, as well as at least four (4) photocopies of the score for the judges panel to use (if ensemble work, just the score needs to be copied not the parts)
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Please bring any other music you wish to work through with Faculty in workshops.
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Instruments will be provided to you, but please bring your own mallets and sticks. If your ensemble requires instruments that are unavailable at the Conservatorium, you are responsible for providing these at your own cost.
Other Items To Consider
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Some meals are included in the tickets for 2021 (Sunday reception / Monday, Thursday, Friday lunch). For other meals, please make arrangements to find your own lunch and dinner.
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It is recommended you bring and wear concert outfits of your choice (e.g. neat formal attire) for performances.
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Transport is not included, so please organise your own transport to the Conservatorium. Parking is free on weekends only, otherwise there is paid parking available during weekdays 9am-5pm.