Inspired by a friend who had a fascination with groundhogs, Yurika Kimura composed this marimba solo with his encouragement, trying to encapsulate the character of the animal, which did not exist in her native Japan.

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Percussive Arts Society
127 E. Michigan St. #600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
F: (317) 974-4499
E: percarts@pas.org

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Indianapolis, IN 46204
T: (317) 974-4488
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E: percarts@pas.org


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