Dear Ones,
Life here is very full. Watching our 10 1/2 month old son discovering so much about himself and the world has been really exciting and enjoyable for us – though we’re definitely not getting as much sleep as we used to. At first the unevenness of the lawn and the texture of the grass was a bit daunting for him, but now Anduin’s got crawling on it all sorted out. Watching him learn how to be with desire and frustration is humbling, it gives us a greater insight into human nature – it’s not easy to be a little one with all these sensations trying to figuring out this new earth suit. We’re practicing staying with his interests until he’s ready to move on – his capacity for watching the clothes through the clear plastic in our washing machine is higher than ours though he’d rather play the marimba than listen to us practice – the baritone is his favorite.
In marimba news: classes have started and the bass and baritone marimbas have arrived. The big low marimbas are super fun to play. The sound is somethin’ else, you can really feel the vibrations moving around inside you. We’re learning lots of new parts and we’re really enjoying the new sounds. You’ll get to hear them in concert soon, read on.
We’ve finalized the details and are looking forward to some great concerts in March, April and May – see details below. Our goal is to create amazing accessible music concerts coming through the North Fork Valley (and beyond) in part, so that we can demonstrate the musical concepts that we discuss in our classes and the community can enjoy what we are trying to achieve with our students and ensembles. Please support live music -you’d be stunned at the number of hours that go into making shows like the ones that we have planned for you this spring.
We hope to see you soon.
blessings,
Arlyn and David
www.embodyingrhythm.com
ps. Here’s the video we played at the November 15 concert about music making and the brain.
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Marimba Workshop in Carbondale
February 21st, 1:30 – 3pm
with Eric Baumheier and David Alderdice
more info: carbondalerhythmcollective.org
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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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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.
Drop us an email if you’d like to volunteer for the event.
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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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BE MELTING SNOW by Mevlana Jalaluddeen Rumi (trans. Coleman Barks)
Totally conscious, and apropos of nothing, you come to see me.
Is someone here? I ask.
The moon. The full moon is inside your house.
My friends and I go running out into the street.
I’m in here, comes a voice from the house, but we aren’t listening.
We’re looking up at the sky.
My pet nightingale sobs like a drunk in the garden.
Ringdoves scatter with small cries, Where, Where.
It’s midnight. The whole neighbourhood is up and out
in the street thinking, The cat burglar has come back.
The actual thief is there too, saying out loud,
Yes, the cat burglar is somewhere in this crowd.
No one pays attention.
Lo, I am with you always means when you look for God,
God is in the look of your eyes,
in the thought of looking, nearer to you than your self,
or things that have happened to you
There’s no need to go outside.
Be melting snow.
Wash yourself of yourself.
A white flower grows in quietness.
Let your tongue become that flower.