Dear Ones,
Thanks for staying in touch with us through the newsletter, we appreciate you.
Life continues to be full – seems to be a theme with pretty much everyone we come into contact with as well. Now we must consciously choose how we want to spend our time in order to do the things that are important or the time just slips away. Here’s to choosing the path that serves all of our hearts and souls the best.
blessings,
Arlyn and David
_____UPCOMING EVENTS_____
• David Alderdice with the North Fork Community Chorus at the Blue Sage on Saturday, August 22, 2015 7pm $8 advance $10 at the door tickets and info 970-527-7243
• The North Fork Valley Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project in Hotchkiss, CO on Saturday, August 29, 2015 noon – 1pm – free and open to the public as part of the Celebrate the Fork festival at the Delta County Fairgrounds. info
• David Alderdice with the 3 Tinkers in Hotchkiss, CO on Saturday, August 29, 2015 5:00 pm. $30 for a full day of music at the Celebrate the Fork festival. info
• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat at the Montessori School at Crawford. Thursday, September 3rd. 6pm
• David Alderdice plays at the Mountain Harvest Festival: www.mountainharvestfestival.org/event-schedule/
– Three Tinkers – Saturday the 26th of Sept. 3pm at Paonia Town Park Gazebo
– Grizzly Pears – Sunday the 27th of Sept. 11am at Paonia Town Park Gazebo
– Kid’s Fashion Show – Sunday the 27th of Sept. 2pm at the Paradise Theater
• David Alderdice with Tomchess: Musical Journeys of a 21st Century Musician. Saturday, October 3, 2015 7:30 pm at the Blue Sage. More information. Tickets.
• 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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Fall Marimba Classes begin September 16th: registration is through the Blue Sage: www.bluesage.org 970-527-7243
Adult Marimba Class: 2-3:30 on Wednesdays beginning September 16th – Nov. 18. 9 week series (no class Oct. 14). $105.
Beginning Youth Marimba Class: 4pm – 5pm on Wednesdays beginning September 18th through December 16. 12 week series (no class Oct. 14 or Nov. 25) $135 with a $80 deposit due upon registration.
Intermediate Youth Marimba Class: 5pm – 6pm on Wednesdays beginning September 18th through December 16. 12 week series (no class Oct. 14 or Nov. 25) $135 with a $80 deposit due upon registration.
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Tickets for the World Music Concert Series directed by David Alderdice at the Blue Sage in Paonia are currently on sale. More information. Tickets.
MUSICAL JOURNEYS OF A 21ST CENTURY MUSICIAN Follow the evolution of the Oud & the Ney from Central Asia through North Africa, to New York and even to rural Colorado.
Tomchess, – Oud, Ney, & Morsing
Charlie Mertens – Double Bass
David Alderdice – Frame Drums
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2015 7:30 PM
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WORLD MUSIC SALON A select group of professional western slope musicians will share their individual world music studies, repertoire, & love of music during this unforgettable evening.
Andy Skellenger – Tabla & Tabla Tarang
Javier de los Santos – Spanish & Mexican Guitar
Beth Quist – Hammered Dulcimer and Voice
Carbondale Rhythm Collective – M’bira & Percussion
David & Arlyn Alderdice – Frame Drums & Shakers
DATE: Saturday, February 6, 2016 7:30 PM
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NEAR EASTERN SOUNDS: OLD & NEW Many of the musical selections are drawn from Turkish classical and devotional repertoire, music from the golden age of Egyptian cinema (1940s-50s), as well as Mr. Seligman’s own compositions.
Jon Seligman – Percussion
TBA – Upright Bass
Meg York – Woodwinds
David Alderdice – Percussion
DATE: Saturday, March 19, 2016 7:30 PM
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Also: Work-trade positions are available here at the Embodying Rhythm School of Percussive Arts. 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.
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STORY WATER by Rumi
A story is like water
that you heat for your bath.
It takes messages between the fire
and your skin. It lets them meet,
and it cleans you!
Very few can sit down
in the middle of the fire itself
like a salamander or Abraham.
We need intermediaries.
A feeling of fullness comes,
but usually it takes some bread
to bring it.
Beauty surrounds us,
but usually we need to be walking
in a garden to know it.
The body itself is a screen
to shield and partially reveal
to light that’s blazing
inside your presence.
Water, stories, the body,
all the things we do, are mediums
that hide and show what’s hidden.
Study them,
and enjoy this being washed
with a secret we sometimes know,
and then not.