A multimedia presentation on the life and legacy of Clair Musser will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30pm at the Manheim Historical Society’s train station, 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim. David Harvey, noted marimba historian and scholar from Lowell, MA, will present “Manheim’s Marimba Visionary: Clair Musser” along with performances of Musser’s compositions by Dr. Matthew Coley on a vintage Musser marimba. Considered the father of the modern marimba and a respected figure in the marimba community, the evening will highlight Musser’s vast contributions as a marimba virtuoso, conductor, composer, teacher, and designer of keyboard percussion. Musser’s ingenuity in promoting marimba performance with his 100+ piece marimba orchestras was groundbreaking and legendary. David Harvey says, “An engaging assortment of historical photos, videos, and recordings will be featured on a large screen, showcasing Musser's amazing life and double-career as a world renowned musician and an engineer.”

The presentation is free to attend, but donations to the festival will be accepted.