Dear Ones,
We hope that you are doing well.
Life continues to be a full-time adventure as we say “yes” to the opportunities that present themselves (and put ourselves in the line of some opportunities that we’re excited about).
We’ve been in rehearsal and the music is looking good for the Altius Quartet with the NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Concert scheduled at the Blue Sage for April 18th. A string quartet, marimbas, percussion, singing, and more. It is fun to see the evolution of the Marimba Project and we look forward to sharing more music with you.
Our Blue Sage adult marimba classes have wrapped-up, thanks for playing! We are happy to offer a new 4-week adult marimba improvisation class, beginning mid-April for folks wanting to check out the marimba for the first time or to continue their marimba playing adventures. More details below. Also, several people are interested in smaller marimba classes that meet up in Hotchkiss, if that’s you, drop us an email and we can help coordinate you with some other fun folks.
We’re thankful that support from The Learning Council is going to launch the North Fork Valley Community Stage and Parade Band – Monday nights 6:30-8pm starting May 11th at the Hotchkiss High School Band room. Everyone with an instrument and the basic skills to play the instrument at least at a beginning level are welcome. A super-fun way to play music with other folks. More details below.
The World Perspective Concerts with David Alderdice, Marcin Arendt, Joseph Mentoni and Mitch Montealegre are re-scheduled for mid-May. More details below.
David has just accepted a new position at the Blue Sage – the Artistic Director of World Music. He will be in charge of putting together 3 world music concerts as an add-on track to the Classical Music Series. We’ll have more details on the concerts as they are scheduled and are excited to choose some world music projects to bring to the North Fork Valley.
blessings,
Arlyn and David
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Adult Marimba Improvisation Playshop 4-week Series
Thursdays 1:30-3pm @ the Blue Sage $50 for all 4 ($15 drop-in if you have marimba experience)
– register – 527-7243
Enjoy playing and experimenting with music in a fun and encouraging group setting using a beautiful sounding wooden marimba ensemble originating from Zimbabwe. With David and Arlyn Alderdice. All experience levels welcome. All instruments provided. April 16, 23, 30, & May 7
Spring Fling Open House at the Hotchkiss K-8, April 17, 5pm-8pm
Bring your friends and family and try out the sounds of the Marimba ensemble. With David and Arlyn Alderdice and members of the North Fork Valley Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project faculty ensemble.
Altius Quartet with the NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project in Concert
Saturday, April 18 7:30pm @ the Blue Sage. Tickets: $12 ($8 students), At the door: $15 ($10 students)
This concert features both string quartet and marimba ensemble music (separately and together).
Proceeds will go to building the local marimba project one marimba and school program at a time.
Sweet and Savory Snacks available for purchase to benefit The Learning Council
Marimba Open House at Family Day at the Blue Sage, April 19, 1pm-3pm – Free
Family Art Day is a hands-on fun filled experience for all ages; enjoy painting and an art scavenger hunt. The much anticipated summer camp line up will also be unveiled and registration will begin.
Hotchkiss High School Spring Showcase Wednesday April 22 at the Blue Sage, 7pm Free
A fun and lively musical showcase featuring students from the Hotchkiss High School Band and Choir classes. Directed by Jeannette Carey.
Marimba collaboration with Carbondale Rhythm Collective at the 5Point Film Festival. Saturday April 25th. 5pointfilm.org/festival/festival-schedule
David and Arlyn duo Sunday, May 3, 5:00pm Justice Snows in Aspen, CO 328 East Hyman Avenue Aspen, CO
David and Arlyn share their love of polyrhythms as a percussive duo for a Salon performance.
Blue Sage After-School Program Student Showcase Saturday May 9, 6pm-8pm
On the stage the dance, singing, marimba ensemble, and film students will present short performances of what they’ve been working on this semester while the visual arts students will display their work in the Blue Sage Gallery.
Marimba Open house at the Blue Sage Sunday May 10, 1-4pm Offered as a gift. Sponsored by the Learning Council, the Blue Sage and Embodying Rhythm. Join David and Arlyn Alderdice and members of the North Fork Valley Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Faculty Ensemble for a fun participatory musical experience.
Bring your friends and family and try out the sounds of the Marimba ensemble
David Alderdice & Friends – World Perspectives in Concert
David Alderdice- percussion, Marcin Arendt- violin, Joseph Mentoni- piano, & Mitch Montealegre- double bass
3 concerts:
Blue Sage in Paonia Friday May 15, 7:30pm Tickets: $12 ($8 students), At the door: $15 ($10 students)
Grand Junction Saturday May 16, 3pm – www.junctionconcerts.com
Montrose Sunday May 17, 3pm – www.junctionconcerts.com
Community Stage and Parade Band – Monday nights at Hotchkiss High School beginning May 11, 6:30-8pm
Offered as a gift to the community sponsored by The Learning Council
Designed for students of music (all ages) who have access to an instrument and have at least the basic skills to play their instrument at a beginning level. Co-directed by David Alderdice and Jeannette Carey and will feature many guest teachers, directors, arrangers, and clinicians.
For your summer calendar – all events at the Blue Sage
Marimba Ensemble Performance Camp June 22-26, 9:00am-12:00pm
Directed by David Alderdice, this camp is geared for musicians who would like to learn to play African inspired marimba ensemble music at a performance level. Must have at least a little prior music experience, contact teacher to schedule a short audition to enroll. Ages 8+ (adults welcome too)
Marimba Ensemble Camp June 22-26, 1:00-4:00pm
Directed by David Alderdice, this camp will explore music and rhythm through learning to play marimbas in a fun and musical marimba ensemble. These beautiful sounding instruments originate from Africa and are extremely fun to play. There are seven different sized marimbas in an ensemble. Ages 9-18
Marimba Ensemble Workshop Saturday, June 27th, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Learn to play fun African marimba ensemble music from Zimbabwe, a great way to experience rhythm, melody and harmony all at once while. Be part of a super fun world music ensemble while deepening your relationship to music, art, and life! Ages 9 -99. All experience levels welcome. All instruments provided. $20 (both marimba workshop and playshop for $35)
Marimba Improvisation Playshop Saturday, June 27th, 2pm – 4pm
Enjoy playing and experimenting with music in a fun and encouraging group setting using a beautiful sounding 4 and a half octave range wooden marimba ensemble originating from Zimbabwe. Ages 11-111. All experience levels welcome. All instruments provided. $20 (both marimba workshop and playshop for $35)
Frame Drum Workshop Sunday, June 28th, 1pm – 2:45pm
We will explore and expand our rhythmic awareness using traditional grooves with modern applications using South Indian time keeping cycles and North African drums to deepen our relationships with rhythm and drumming. Ages 7-97. All experience levels welcome. Frame drums provided. $15 (both Frame Drum and Riq Workshops for $25)
Riq Workshop (Egyptian/Middle Eastern tambourine) Sunday, June 28th, 3pm – 4pm
We will be introduced to some different playing styles and techniques for the headed tambourine cultures of North Africa and Persia. You’ll be surprised by the multitude of different sounds you can produce on this one small drum (sounds like a mini drumset). Ages 9-99. Bring your own tambourine if you have one, otherwise instruments will be provided. $15 (both Frame Drum and Riq Workshops for $25)
Music, Arts and Agriculture on the Farm Day, July 18th
more details coming soon
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Weep and then smile.
Do not pretend to know something
You have not experienced.
There is a necessary dying,
Then Jesus is breathing again.
Very little grows on jagged rock.
Be ground. Be crumbled.
So wild flowers will come up
Where you are.
You have been stony for too many years.
Try something different. Surrender.
-Rumi (Excerpt) Trans. Coleman Barks