Newsletter

Dear Ones,

We hope you are doing well and enjoying the beginning of summer. Things here are good; the garden is growing quickly and so is our little one.

The Youth and Community Parade Band began in May, it’s been fun to start getting music together for parading. If you play a portable instrument at least at a beginning level, it’s not too late to get involved – Monday nights, details. And for those of you interested in parading but not playing, we’ll be bringing Soozie to town from Mud Puppet Theater soon for some puppet-making. We’ll keep you posted on the details.

We’ve been having fun getting music ready for the 3 upcoming local Free Marimba Concerts we’ll be playing, along with the Marimba Summer Camps that are happening soon in Paonia. We’re excited to be learning some new tunes and if you’ve been wanting to play with us – we’ve got one Marimba Ensemble Workshop and one Marimba Improvisation Playshop, both on June 27th, details. This is a great chance for all levels of marimba players (new-comers to the marimba are definitely welcome) to come together and enjoy the sounds and vibrations of these beautiful instruments.

And, partly inspired by the World Music Concert Series coming to the Blue Sage this coming season, we’re offering one Frame Drum Workshop and one Riq Workshop on June 28th. No prior experience required. Instruments will be provided, details. Here is a link to a video of our friend Miranda (coming to Paonia in 2016) singing and frame drumming for your inspiration: youtube.

We hope that whatever your endeavors are this summer, they are going fabulously.

blessings,

Arlyn and David

www.embodyingrhythm.com

____UPCOMING EVENTS____

• Youth and Community Parade Band on Monday Nights from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Hotchkiss High School Band Room (enter through back door). Free.

• Marimba Ensemble Workshop in Paonia, CO on Saturday, June 27, 2015 10:30 am – 12:30pm at the Blue Sage in Paonia. $20. ($35 for both with Marimba Improvisation Playshop). ages 9 – 99. all experience levels welcome. instruments provided. register

• Marimba Improvisation Playshop in Paonia, CO on Saturday, June 27, 2015 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Blue Sage in Paonia. $20. ($35 for both with Marimba Ensemble Workshop). ages 11 – 111. all experience levels welcome. instruments provided. register

• Frame Drum Workshop in Paonia, CO on Sunday, June 28, 2015 1:00 – 2:45 pm at the Blue Sage in Paonia. $15.($25 for both with Riq Workshop). ages 7 – 97. all experience levels welcome. instruments provided. register

• Riq Workshop (Egyptian/Middle Eastern tambourine) in Paonia, CO on Sunday, June 28, 2015 3:00 – 4:00 pm at the Blue Sage in Paonia. $15. ($25 for both with Frame Drum Workshop). ages 9 – 99. all experience levels welcome. instruments provided. register

• Marimba Project Live at the Paonia Library on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Free – donations accepted.

• Marimba Project Live at Paonia Cherry Days on Saturday, July 4, 2015 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Free. Paonia Town Park.

• Marimba Project Live at the Cedaredge Chapel on Sunday, July 12, 2015 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Free. 315 SW 3rd St. Cedaredge, CO.

• Music, Arts and Agriculture on the Farm Day on Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:30am – 8:00pm. All ages. At Peace and Plenty Farm on Redlands Mesa (biodynamic and permaculture inspired). Choose from cooking, agriculture, music (found percussion, marimba, & more), and art activities (painting, or farm crafts) on a beautiful working farm and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and dinner from fresh local ingredients. Offered as a gift, $95 value. Registration: 970-261-1724. www.thelearningcouncil.org

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The Sun by Mary Oliver

Have you ever seen
anything
in your life
more wonderful

than the way the sun,
every evening,
relaxed and easy,
floats toward the horizon

and into the clouds or the hills,
or the rumpled sea,
and is gone–
and how it slides again

out of the blackness,
every morning,
on the other side of the world,
like a red flower

streaming upward on its heavenly oils,
say, on a morning in early summer,
at its perfect imperial distance–
and have you ever felt for anything
such wild love–
do you think there is anywhere, in any language,
a word billowing enough
for the pleasure

that fills you,
as the sun
reaches out,
as it warms you

as you stand there,
empty-handed–
or have you too
turned from this world–

or have you too
gone crazy
for power,
for things?

Dear Friends,

We’ve been so busy preparing the music for the concert this Saturday, we’re afraid you might not know about the concert itself. And it’s a really exciting show; the unveiling of the new bass and baritone marimbas that November’s concert fundraiser provided to the community (in addition to a generous grant from the Kampe Foundation). Here is the concert info:

Altius Quartet with the NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project

Saturday, April 18  7:30pm at the Blue Sage

Concert featuring both string quartet and marimba ensemble music (separately and in collaboration together). Formed in 2011, Altius Quartet has quickly become one of the most exciting young ensembles in America and has received numerous awards. They are currently the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder where they are mentored by the Takács Quartet. www.altiusquartet.com  The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project (www.embodyingrhythm.com/marimba) led by David and Arlyn Alderdice will feature local musicians, teachers, and students. Including marimba music from Zimbabwe, South America and more. Featuring Jeannette Carey, Joseph Mentoni, Eric Baumheier and the Carbondale Rhythm Collective, Daniel B, Matt Drbrolav, Osha Foster, Alicia Michelsen, Gratia Fisher, Sam Stech, Baxter Waltermire, the after-school marimba class and more. Advance tickets: $12 ($8 students). At the door: $15 ($10 students)  www.bluesage.org

 

more embodying rhythm events

 

From “The Musical Life” by W.A. Mathieu

“My “symphony of place” is the totality of sound I register in the here and now. When I am aware of all the sound in the sphere around me, there is a completeness to my experience – a piece-ness. The place of my symphony can be circumscribed and local, or it can be far-flung even beyond my senses. For instance, when I listen to music in headphones, physical place is bounded by the geography between my hears. The horizon of sound is within my skull. This occurs also – without headphones – just before dropping off to sleep, when my mind, preparing its nest for the night, gathers up the universe.”

“. . . As your sense of place expands, your Symphony of Place becomes more inclusive. Your personal ecology broadens, and your sense of history also; you begin to hear the sound of your collective self. You realize how you are shaped by the sound of your culture and your world, past and present, and you take responsibility for your contribution.”

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

www.embodyingrhythm.com

_______UPCOMING EVENTS________

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 27^th, 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 27^th, 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 28^th, 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 28^th, 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 18^th
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

Dear Ones,

It is our regret to inform you that the concerts this weekend have to be postponed. Marcin, the violin player, got stuck in Memphis, TN due to snowstorms. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

We are still looking forward to sharing this program of world music with you and are planning to reschedule the shows in May but do not have a date set at this point.

We are happy to switch your tickets over the April 18th concert or refund the ticket price – please contact the Blue Sage – 970-527-4273.

We are practicing grace in the face of surrender and looking towards the next events. Thank you for your support as we navigate the unexpected.

blessings,

Arlyn and David

www.embodyingrhythm.com

 

_____UPCOMING EVENTS____

Cyrano de BurgerShack

David Alderdice, Daniel B, Jeannette Carey, and Paul Fraizer accompany the Hotchkiss High School Musical Play

Thursday March 19 – 7pm
Friday March 20 – 7pm
at Hotchkiss High School – 438 Bulldog St. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 | 970-872-3882

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David accompanies the Paonia Fashion Show
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia

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Altius Quartet with the NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project

Saturday, April 18  7:30pm

This concert features both string quartet and marimba ensemble music (separately and together). The Altius Quartet has quickly become one of the most exciting young ensembles in America and has received numerous awards. They are currently the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder where they are mentored by the Takács Quartet.  The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project led by David and Arlyn Alderdice will feature local musicians, teachers, and students. Including Jeannette Carey, Daniel B, Eric Baumheier, Matt Drbohlav, Osha Foster, Joseph Mentoni, and more.
Advance tickets: $12 ($8 students), At the door: $15 ($10 students)

Proceeds will go to building the local marimba project one marimba and school program at a time.

Sweet and Savory snacks will be available to benefit The Learning Council.

more information
tickets

Drop us an email if you’d like to volunteer for the event.

______________

David and Arlyn duo Sunday, May 3, 5:00pm

David and Arlyn present their love of polyrhythms as a percussive duo for a Salon performance at Justice Snows in Aspen, CO

Justice Snow’s 328 East Hyman Avenue Aspen, CO 81611

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All Rivers at Once – Rumi

Don’t unstring the bow,
I am your four-feathered arrow
that has not been used yet.

I am a strong knifeblade word,
not some if or maybe,
dissolving in air.

I am sunlight slicing the dark.
Who made this night?
A forge deep in the earth-mud.

What is the body?
Endurance.

What is love?
Gratitude.

What is hidden
in our chests?
Laughter.

What else?
Compassion.

Dear Ones,

We hope you are well.

We are dreaming all sorts of musical experiences into the world, some of them are ready to be shared and some are still in the cocoon phase. Ready to be shared this weekend are the World Perspectives concerts – we’re super excited and we do hope you’ll consider coming out.

In the cocoon phase are general music assemblies for all the North Fork Valley schools, a Monday night community stage and parade band, more adult marimba classes, summer concerts, kids marimba summer-camps, kids summer groove camp, and a world music concert series. We’ll keep you posted as they are unveiled.

blessings,
Arlyn and David

www.embodyingrhythm.com

___________UPCOMING EVENTS____________

David Alderdice and Friends – World Perspectives in Concert
Friday, March 6
7:30pm at the Blue Sage in Paonia

Jazz meets classical in an inspiring musical journey. The program will include Klezmer, Balkan, Celtic, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian, Cuban, Zimbabwean, jazz, and classical musical traditions. Featuring the award winning virtuosic violinist Dr. Marcin Arendt (IRIS Orchestra, Sphere Ensemble, Celtic band Feast); the classically trained pianist Joseph Mentoni (student of iconic jazz pianist Alan Swain, Northwestern University); the up and coming double bassist Mitch Montealegre (Master of Music, The Julliard School); and the multi-faceted percussionist, teacher, and rhythm enthusiast David Alderdice (Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project) and special guest Arlyn Deva Alderdice on marimba and percussion. Advance tickets: $12 ($8 students). At the door $15 ($10 students). www.bluesage.org

Drop us an email if you’d like to volunteer for the event.

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David Alderdice percussion, Marcin Arendt violin (from FEAST) and friends

Saturday, March 7, 2015, 3:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grand Junction, CO

Sunday, March 8, 2015 3:00pm at the Montrose Pavilion

Marcin and David will explore classical music and ethnic folk music with a rhythmic world perspective. Expect to experience some familiar classical pieces as well as some exciting pieces that will surely be new to you! Guest artists Joseph Mentoni on piano and Mitch Montealegre string bass will complete the ensemble.

tickets range $27 – 7

information and tickets: www.junctionconcerts.com/index.html

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Cyrano de BurgerShack

David Alderdice, Daniel B, Jeannette Carey, and Paul Fraizer accompany the Hotchkiss High School Musical Play

Thursday March 19
Friday March 20
at Hotchkiss High School – 438 Bulldog St. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 | 970-872-3882

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David accompanies the Paonia Fashion Show
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia

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Altius Quartet with the NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project

Saturday, April 18  7:30pm

This concert features both string quartet and marimba ensemble music (separately and together). The Altius Quartet has quickly become one of the most exciting young ensembles in America and has received numerous awards. They are currently the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder where they are mentored by the Takács Quartet.  The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project led by David and Arlyn Alderdice will feature local musicians, teachers, and students. Including Jeannette Carey, Daniel B, Eric Baumheier, Matt Drbohlav, Osha Foster, Joseph Mentoni, and more.
Advance tickets: $12 ($8 students), At the door: $15 ($10 students)

Proceeds will go to building the local marimba project one marimba and school program at a time.

Sweet and Savory snacks will be available to benefit The Learning Council.

more information
tickets

Drop us an email if you’d like to volunteer for the event.

______________

David and Arlyn duo Sunday, May 3, 5:00pm

David and Arlyn present their love of polyrhythms as a percussive duo for a Salon performance at Justice Snows in Aspen, CO

Justice Snow’s 328 East Hyman Avenue Aspen, CO 81611

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What to Remember When Waking
–by David Whyte (Dec 30, 2013)
In that first hardly noticed moment in which you wake,
coming back to this life from the other
more secret, moveable and frighteningly honest world
where everything began,
there is a small opening into the new day
which closes the moment you begin your plans.

What you can plan is too small for you to live.
What you can live wholeheartedly will make plans enough
for the vitality hidden in your sleep.

To be human is to become visible
while carrying what is hidden as a gift to others.
To remember the other world in this world
is to live in your true inheritance.

You are not a troubled guest on this earth,
you are not an accident amidst other accidents
you were invited from another and greater night
than the one from which you have just emerged.

Now, looking through the slanting light of the morning window
toward the mountain presence of everything that can be
what urgency calls you to your one love?
What shape waits in the seed of you
to grow and spread its branches
against a future sky?

Is it waiting in the fertile sea?
In the trees beyond the house?
In the life you can imagine for yourself?
In the open and lovely white page on the writing desk?