New Center for Mallett Percussion Research

The Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research was completed in winter 2023. This working facility is open to students and researchers alike, allowing visitors access to KU’s growing collection of music, photos and artifacts, along with the rare and valuable vintage collection of mallet percussion instruments that have been acquired over three decades. Concerts have already been held in the 2,100-square-foot performance space, and supporters of the project toured the space in April. The center is named for emeriti faculty members Richard G. Wells ’22 L.H.D. and Dr. Willis M. Rapp.