This fun and upbeat in-school assembly is designed to inspire students with music. Seven local professional musicians, music teachers and students, led by David Alderdice, will demonstrate the fun of playing in a music ensemble with a full funky world-beat marimba band. The program will include lively marimba ensemble music stemming mainly from South African and South American cultures. If you are not familiar with marimbas, think big (sometimes really big) beautiful sounding wooden xylophones. Our marimba ensemble consists of 2 sopranos, an alto, a tenor, a baritone, and a (really big) bass marimba providing a four and a half octave range. This style of marimba originated in Zimbabwe. We sometimes accompany our marimbas with tasty percussion or drumset. The musicians will demonstrate and discuss how music works, the necessity of working together as team, and the awareness of how all the parts interact with each other and together create the music. They will share information about the different roles within music (rhythm, melody, and harmony) and, time permitting, will talk about and/or demonstrate the different roles that music has taken historically (entertainment, healing, storytelling, ceremonial, expressive, intimidative, communicative, etc..) as well as answer related questions from the students. The musicians will also share with the students information about other musical instruments (besides the marimbas), life as a musician, music as an occupation, and the opportunities we have here right now in the Valley for inspired students to learn, explore, and enjoy music.
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Marimba Project Live at the Library
The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project led by David and Arlyn Alderdice will feature local musicians, teachers, and students playing marimba music from Zimbabwe and South America. Our marimba ensemble consists of 2 sopranos, an alto, a tenor, a baritone, and a (really big) bass marimba providing a four and a half octave range. We will accompany some of our marimba tunes with tasty percussion or drumset grooves. www.embodyingrhythm.com/marimba
Adult Marimba Ensemble Class begins
Learn to play South African marimbas and their accompanying percussion parts focusing on music of the Shona people from Zimbabwe. A great way to learn rhythm, melody and harmony all at once. Be part of a super fun world music ensemble while deepening your relationship to music, art, and life! All experience levels welcome.
Class runs January 22 – April 2, 2015 (no class February 19)
ages: adult
info and registration: bluesage.org
(970) 527-7243 info @ bluesage.org
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 9
Registration Fee: $115
This class requires a minimum enrollment of 6 students and is limited to 9 students.
Payment plans are available.
For tuition assistance contact thelearningcouncil.org
After-School Marimba Ensemble Class begins
Learn to play South African marimbas and their accompanying percussion parts focusing on music of the Shona people from Zimbabwe. A great way to learn rhythm, melody and harmony all at once. Be part of a super fun world music ensemble while deepening your relationship to music, art, and life! All experience levels welcome.
There are no classes during the weeks of school breaks: February 16-19 and April 6-9. Class goes to May 11th.
Ages 9-13
info and registration: http://www.bluesage.org/kids-stuff-page/
(970) 527-7243 info @ bluesage.org
After-School Marimba Ensemble Class begins
Learn to play South African marimbas and their accompanying percussion parts focusing on music of the Shona people from Zimbabwe. A great way to learn rhythm, melody and harmony all at once. Be part of a super fun world music ensemble while deepening your relationship to music, art, and life! All experience levels welcome.
There are no classes during the weeks of school breaks: February 16-19 and April 6-9. Class goes to May 14th.
Ages 14-17
info and registration: http://www.bluesage.org/kids-stuff-page/
(970) 527-7243 info @ bluesage.org
Early Registration Deadline: Friday, December 19
Early Registration Fee: $135
Late Registration Deadline: Friday, January 9
Late Registration Fee: $185
This class requires a minimum enrollment of 6 students and is limited to 9 students.
Payment plans are available.
For tuition assistance contact the Cocker Kids Foundation.
Hotchkiss High School Band Performance
Enjoy a concert with the HHS band and choir including a medley of holiday tunes arranged by David Alderdice and played on marimba.