Embodying Rhythm

NFV Community & Parade Band in Hotchkiss, CO
2019-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Friday, March 1st, Java and Jazz (middle and high school jazz bands will also play) at the Creamery Art Center in Hotchkiss, 6:00 p.m.

NFV Parade and Community Band in Paonia, CO with a Mardi Gras Party
2019-03-02 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday, March 2nd, Mardi Gras Party and Feast at the Edesia Warehouse in Paonia the NFV Parade & Community Band will play from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with a break in between. more info and tickets

“Tickets include dinner, dessert and live music. We will be serving an authentic cajun menu made by real Louisianans: chicken sausage jambalaya, mini po-boys, red beans and rice, and king cake. Beer, wine and Hurricane daiquiris will be available for purchase. The North Fork Community Marching Band and other musicians TBA will bring us some funky Mardi Gras entertainment!
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Don’t want to pay the service fee? Stop in at Edesia, 395 Clark in Paonia, on Sundays from 1-8:00 pm to buy your ticket in person.
The Learning Council will receive a portion of the profits.”

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble in Grand Junction, CO at KAFM Radio Room
2019-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets and info.
The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays soulful, uplifting, groovy, polyphonic music. Besides original compositions, they play their renditions of traditional tunes from Africa, Europe, and the Americas, along with a sprinkle of choice modern tunes and Alderdice’s arrangements of a few classic holiday tunes. At the ensemble’s foundation is a 4 & a 1/2 octave set of beautiful wooden marimbas (including a really big bass marimba), featuring some woodwinds, brass, percussion, and a little bit of singing for a broad and engaging musical experience. It’s sure to be a delightful musical program for the whole family, so bring a friend.
The ensemble is excited about their new debut album featuring ten original compositions by David Alderdice and one original composition by Matt Drbohlav as well as a couple of traditional tunes from Zimbabwe and South Africa. Their live shows feature some tunes from the album as well as some choice modern covers along with some original and exploratory arrangements of music from Africa, North and South America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Members in the ensemble include Arlyn Alderdice, David Alderdice, Daniel Be, Jeannette Carey, Matt Drbohlav, Rebecca Drbohlav, Dylan Fixmer, and Jen Sanborn. The group formed in 2015 after the Alderdice’s decision in 2014 to purchase a Zimbabwean style tenor padauk marimba made for traditional ensemble playing rather than a chromatic rosewood marimba made for solo classical performance. The marimbas are relatives of the traditional thumb piano of the Shona people called the mbira dzavadzimu.
more information

David Alderdice with the Valley Youth Orchestra in Delta, CO
2019-03-16 16:00 - 20:30
Valley Youth Orchestra Concert including a piece by David Alderdice

Celebrating the Tapestry of American Composers. Join VYO for their silent auction and concert on March 16th, 2019 at Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road. Email: VYOseat (at) gmail.com for reserved seating.

4:30 Silent Auction begins
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Concert

This concert is comprised of music by American composers. We have pieces inspired by folk music, music from Broadway shows, and four brand new pieces composed especially for the VYO by local musicians, including “Days 4 & 5” by David Alderdice with Dylan Fixmer, and pieces by some VYO students. Buy Tickets

Women’s Rhythm & Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice in Hotchkiss, CO
2019-03-26 09:30 - 11:00
Three weeks, Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, March 26, April 2 & 9. Come as you are. We’ll spend time checking-in and coming into rhythm together and we’ll play. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. $25 for the three week series, please inquire about trades and alternative currency if that would be helpful for you. Located at our percussion studio.

Please RSVP so I can plan accordingly. contact or call 872-4238

Arlyn Alderdice with NF Community Chorus in Paonia, CO
2019-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Blue Sage Center for the Arts, United States
The North Fork Community Chorus sings “Songs by Women” a collection of music composed or arranged by great female artists. Directed by Dylan Fixmer.
Arlyn to accompany Sarah Quartel’s “Voice on the Wind” on percussion.

NFV Community & Parade Band at the NF Community Fair in Paonia, CO
2019-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Paonia Town Park, United States
more info soon
brought to you by The Learning Council

Hotchkiss K-8 Music Department Performance in Hotchkiss, CO
2019-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Hotchkiss K-8 School, United States
Hotchkiss K-8 Music Department performance. May 20th, 2019
David Alderdice has been working with the 7th & 8th grade percussionists on a percussion feature to be debuted at the concert.

Marimba Summer Class Series in Hotchkiss, CO
2019-06-03 14:00 - 16:30
Mondays in June, 2019
June 3, 10, 17 & 24 2:00 – 4:30pm
$25 for single drop-in class
$80 for the four-week series
$120 for parent – child duos

For students in grades 4 through adult.
At the Embodying Rhythm School of Percussive Arts on Hanson Mesa, Hotchkiss w/ David & Arlyn Alderdice
Please pre-register with the Alderdices 872-4238 or ladyarlyn (at) gmail (dot) com + inquire about carpool options

NF Community & Parade Band at Pioneer Days in Crawford, CO
2019-06-08 10:00 - 11:00
The Band will bring some musical funkiness to the Pioneer Days Parade. Contact TLC to be on the puppet team: thelearningcouncilpaonia (at) gmail (dot) com

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Palisade, CO
2019-06-11 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday, June 11th at the Palisade library. With David Alderdice, Dylan Fixmer and Daniel B and a fun interactive music experience.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Fruita, CO
2019-06-12 10:30 - 11:30
Wednesday, June 12, Fruita Kids Club at the library. With David Alderdice, Dylan Fixmer and Daniel B and a fun interactive music experience.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Clifton, CO
2019-06-12 14:30 - 15:30
Wednesday, June 12, at the Clifton library. With David Alderdice, Dylan Fixmer and Daniel B and a fun interactive music experience.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in Gateway, CO
2019-06-13 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, June 13, at the Gateway library. With David Alderdice, Dylan Fixmer and Daniel B and a fun interactive music experience.

Music for Rural Philanthropy Days in Paonia, CO
2019-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Paonia Town Park, United States
NF Community & Parade Band and the Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble to share music for the festivities. Free and open to the public.

Embodying Rhythm outreach in De Beque, CO
2019-06-14 11:00 - 12:00
Friday, June 14, at the De Beque library. With David Alderdice, Dylan Fixmer and Daniel B and a fun interactive music experience.

Embodying Rhythm Quartet in Paonia, CO
2019-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Tea House of the August Moon, 206 Onarga Ave, Paonia, CO, 81428, United States
Embodying Rhythm Quartet is David Alderdice, Arlyn Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Dylan Fixmer.
The band will be playing some funky, yet introspective, fun music from around the world. Marimba, percussion, mandolin, clarinet, melodica, electric bass, & trumpet.

Embodying Rhythm Quartet in Cedaredge, CO
2019-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Chapel Of the Cross, United States
David Alderdice, Arlyn Alderdice, Daniel Be, and Dylan Fixmer.
The band will be playing some funky, yet introspective, fun music from around the world. Marimba, percussion, mandolin, clarinet, melodica, electric bass, & trumpet.

Kids Pasta Project dinner for World Music in Paradise in Paonia, CO
2019-06-24 18:00 - 20:00
Kids Pasta Project in support of the World Music in Paradise Concert Series and In-school Outreach Program.

Dinner, music, silent auction, community, and the unveiling of the 2019-2020 schedule and artists.

Edesia Warehouse in Paonia, CO, June 24, 2019. reservations

Arlyn Alderdice with Shakti Sisterhood in Boulder, CO
2019-07-12 17:00 - 2019-07-13 21:30 | The Starhouse, 3476 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
more info and registration: bdanced.com/events/shakti-sisterhood
Creativity is liberated. Healing happens. Magic unfolds.
Friday 6–9pm / Saturday 9:30am–9:30pm
Arlyn will be part of the musicians team as we dance ourselves awake. At this time, the world needs our Truths and Love in Action. The women gathered will serve as one another’s teachers, initiators, & beloved friends, we open into our light, beauty, depth, & power as women. Melissa Michaels will be facilitating the event and is a truly potent change artist and one of Arlyn’s long-time mentors.
Concurrent with Golden Bridge’s Men’s Quest and Queer & Trans Quest

Women 15 years & older are welcome
$155 (Includes all programming, art supplies and Saturday night feast)
Housing at Naropa Dormitories costs $50/per night and includes all meals. Please indicate your request for housing on your application.
For more information about Shakti Sisterhood journeys happening around the world, please contact: office (at) bdanced (dot) com

David Alderdice with Craig Childs Writing & Drumming Workshop in Norwood, CO
2019-08-23 - 2019-08-24
August 23-24, 2019
NORWOOD • COLORADO
(Lodging & camping available nearby)
SAT = 9am-5pm • SUN= 9am-4pm
10 spots available. $325 includes one lunch. view on facebook
registration requests: millionmilesawaynorwood (at) gmail . com
WRITING IS RHYTHM. The pace of the story, the change of episodes, the sudden action, the pregnant pause; these are beats of the story, the beats that soothe the crying baby or wake it straight up. Percussionist DAVID ALDERDICE and author CRAIG CHILDS will be your instructors, teaching as a duet on how to create and find your own rhythm in story, poem, or essay.
Students will bounce back and forth between musicality and the craft of writing. With David, you will explore solkattu, traditional rhythmic vocalizations from southern India, along with frame drums, and a selection of exotic instruments. Stepping and clapping patterns will embody the rhythm inside you, and it can come out in whatever you do, be it drumming, driving, walking, or writing.
With Craig, you will turn rhythm into words and story. He’ll take you through writing prompts using beats, punctuation, pace, and flow. Open to musicians, writers, poets, journalists, and anyone who puts one foot in front of the other. Weather permitting, we will work both inside and out. You will write and you will play.
You’ll leave with percussive stories in your hands.

World Music: Glen Velez and Loire Cotler in Paonia, CO
2019-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019 -2020 Season.
Grammy winning iconic world music drummer Glen Velez and acclaimed Rhythm Vocalist Loire Cotler will share an exhilarating duo concert exploring the astonishing power of the voice as a rhythm instrument and a mystical symphony produced from a single-headed drum. Hailed by The New York Times as “Explosive, exuberant” and the Chicago Classical Review as “Jaw dropping.” With special guests David Alderdice and Friends.
online tickets.
Glen Velez artist website.
Loire Cotler artist website.
Drumming Music Workshop with Glen: Sunday, 8 September, 2019: 10:00 – 11:30am. $30
Rhythmic Vocalization Music Workshop with Loire: 12noon – 1:30pm. $30
Register for both workshops: $50 admin (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Hand Drumming Workshop with Glen Velez in Paonia, CO
2019-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019-2020 Series

Join in this fun and energizing interactive workshop, where master drummer Glen Velez will take you on a multi-cultural journey exploring the amazing worlds of hand drumming as well as hoomi (split-tone singing). Experience the thrill of ensemble drumming within a supportive and celebratory environment.

$30 or $50 when combined with Loire’s 9/8/19 noon-1:30pm vocal workshop

register via email: admin (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Glen Velez website

Rhythmic Vocalization and Singing Workshop with Loire Cotler in Paonia, CO
2019-09-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019-2020 Season.

Join vocalist and music therapist Loire Cotler on a multi-cultural journey exploring rhythmic vocals. Loire will share the mystical drum language of South India, along with simple movements and clapping patterns. Experience a deep rhythmic discovery that will enrich your daily life and enliven your being.
$30, or $50 when combined with Glen Velez’s 9/8/19 10-11:30am hand drumming workshop
register via email: admin (at) embodyingrhythm.com
Loire Cotler website

Women's Hand Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice in Paonia, CO
2019-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019-2020 Season. Register for workshops via email: info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Women’s Hand Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Sept 22, 2019: 10:00 – 11:30am ($20)
Come and experience the healing powers of rhythm through hand drumming & rhythmic practice in a fun and safe learning environment. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. Bring your drum, or use one of ours.

Men’s Hand Drumming with David Alderdice
Sunday, Sept 22, 2019: Noon – 1:30 ($20)

Rhythm Study Group with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Oct 6, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)

Intentional Rhythm, Percussion & Drum Gathering with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Nov 10, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)

$50 for series of three workshops (pick either women’s drumming or men’s drumming on 9/22/19)

Men's Hand Drumming with David Alderdice in Paonia, CO
2019-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Paradise Theater, United States
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019-2020 Season. Register for workshops via email: info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Men’s Hand Drumming with David Alderdice
Sunday, Sept 22, 2019: Noon – 1:30 ($20)
Come and experience the healing powers of rhythm through hand drumming & rhythmic practice in a fun and safe learning environment. For new drummers as well as experienced musicians. Bring your drum, or use one of ours.

Women’s Hand Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Sept 22, 2019: 10:00 – 11:30am ($20)

Rhythm Study Group with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Oct 6, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)

Intentional Rhythm, Percussion & Drum Gathering with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Nov 10, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)

$50 for series of three workshops (pick either women’s drumming or men’s drumming on 9/22/19)

World Music: Kardemimmit in Paonia, CO
2019-09-23 19:30 - 21:00
As part of the World Music In Paradise 2019 – 2020 Season.
Kardemimmit is a band of four awesome women playing the Finnish national instrument, kantele. The women compose, as well as arrange, write lyrics and produce. Alongside 15 and 38 stringed kanteles, you will find mesmerizing singing harmonies transporting you to a different time and place.
online tickets.
Artist website.
video on youtube.
In-School Outreach: Kardemimmit will be visiting elementary and vocal students at the Hotchkiss K8 with two in-school outreach performance/workshops.

Rhythm Study Group with David & Arlyn Alderdice in Paonia, CO
2019-10-06 10:30 - 12:00
As part of the World Music in Paradise 2019-2020 Season. Register for workshops via email: info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Rhythm Study Group with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Oct 6, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)
Come and deepen your connection with rhythm and hand drumming by exploring rhythm’s inner working and how they feel in our body. We will work with the mystical drum language of South India along with simple movements and clapping patterns.

Intentional Rhythm, Percussion & Drum Gathering with David & Arlyn Alderdice
Sunday, Nov 10, 2019: 10:30 – Noon (mixed gender) ($20)

$50 for series of three workshops (pick either women’s drumming or men’s drumming on 9/22/19)

Private Event: Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble in Paonia, CO
2019-10-12 16:00 - 17:00
You too could have us for your private event – info (at) embodyingrhythm.com

Java and Jazz with the NFV Community & Parade Band in Hotchkiss, CO
2019-11-06 18:00 - 19:30
At the Creamery in Hotchkiss Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 6pm with the NFV Community and Parade Band, K-8 Jazzifiers, and the HHS Jazz band. Directed by Jeannette Carey, Dylan Fixmer, and David Alderdice.
