Dear Ones,
As tends happen, it feels as though the summer is moving quickly. The marimba summer-camps went fabulously well, thanks for all who attended, and we’re glad we got to share the talent at the Paonia Library with everyone. Now it’s time for a bit of camping and a few festivals. See details below.
We are opening a few work-trade positions here at the Embodying Rhythm School of Percussive Arts. This allows students to spend more time with us and as they say, everything is everything – gardening relates to music relates to playing in the sandbox with the small child, relates to washing dishes. 2 hours of work a week transfers to a 1 hour drum lesson. 4 hours of work a week transfers to a 1.5 hour drum lesson plus a scheduled practice time here at the studio. Reply to this email or call 872-4238 for more details and to apply. Statement of intention required.
In other news, season tickets for the World Music Concert Series directed by David Alderdice at the Blue Sage in Paonia are currently on sale and individual concert tickets go on sale August 1st. More information. Tickets.
many blessings,
Arlyn & David
_____UPCOMING EVENTS_____
• David Alderdice with the 3 Tinkers in Montrose, CO Saturday, August 1, 2015 5:00pm Riverbottom Park FUNC Fest
• Pretty Gritty at the Blue Sage on Friday, August 7, 2015 8:00pm – 11pm. $15
• David Alderdice with Beth Quist at the Crestone Music Festival on Saturday, August 8, 2015 2:45pm. tickets
• David Alderdice with Sea Stars at Arise Music Festival on Sunday, August 9, 2015 1:15pm. tickets
• David Alderdice with the 3 Tinkers in Hotchkiss, CO on Saturday, August 29, 2015 4:00 pm
• Youth and Community Parade Band continues on Monday Nights at the Hotchkiss High School Band Room 6:30-8:00pm. Bring your instrument and join the band!
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NEXT TIME by Mary Oliver
Next time what I’d do is look at
the earth before saying anything. I’d stop
just before going into a house
and be an emperor for a minute
and listen better to the wind
or to the air being still.
When anyone talked to me, whether
blame or praise or just passing time,
I’d watch the face, how the mouth
has to work, and see any strain, any
sign of what lifted the voice.
And for all, I’d know more — the earth
bracing itself and soaring, the air
finding every leaf and feather over
forest and water, and for every person
the body glowing inside the clothes
like a light.