Rhythm, Music, Education, Performance
ALBUM LINER NOTES
– David Alderdice – Producer, Artistic Director, Main Teacher, Sound Engineer
– Arlyn Alderdice – Teacher, Focalizer, In Studio Sound Engineer
– Daniel Be – Final Mixing & Mastering, Mobile Sound Engineer
The music recorded for this project during the 2023-2024 school year features over 100 local music students living in the North Fork Valley of Colorado.
Recorded and initially mixed at Embodying Rhythm Studio. Final mixing and mastering at DB Studios.
Including music from:
– Embodying Rhythm Student Ensemble – directed by David & Arlyn Alderdice
– Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble – directed by David Alderdice
– North Fork Valley Community & Parade Band – directed by Jeannette Carey & David Alderdice
– North Fork Montessori School at Crawford 5th & 6th grade Band Classes – directed by Tony Peters
– North Fork School of Integrated Studies 5th & 6th grade Band Class – directed by Jeannette Carey
– North Fork Student Duets – directed by David Alderdice, Sami Akert & Tony Peters
– Jordan Lowe & Friends w/ Jon & Elliot Hickam (guitars), Daniel Be (bass) & David Alderdice (drums)
Students and Instruments Featured in the Embodying Rhythm Ensembles
1). eKwanangoma – Alport Mhlanga
— Embodying Rhythm Student Ensemble: Amelie – bass marimba, Arlyn – baritone marimba, Juniper & Opal – lead marimba, Anduin – soprano marimba, Gus – alto marimba, Edder & Natalie – tenor marimba, David – drum set, NFSIS 1st & 2nd grade – vocals
2). Blast from the Past – Eric Schopmeyer
— Embodying Rhythm Student Ensemble: Arrow – bass marimba, Selah – baritone marimba, Edder – lead marimba, Juniper – soprano marimba, Anduin & claps – alto marimba, Amelie & Natalie – tenor marimba, Willow – trumpet & claps, Gertie – cabasa, Jane – tambourine, Lilac – claps, David – drum set & percussion
3). Blues for Ben – Stanton Moore
— Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble: Willow & Sasha – trumpet, Lilac & Jeannette – alto saxophone, Daniel – electric bass, David – drum set & melodica
4). Let’s Groove – David Ruggiero
— Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble: Elisha – bass marimba & percussion, Gertie – baritone marimba, Arlyn – soprano marimba, Aaron – tenor marimba & percussion, Paxton – flute, Sasha & Willow – trumpet, Lilac – alto saxophone, Jane – drum set & percussion, David – xylophone & percussion
5). Shona Na – Traditional South African Township Jive
— Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble: Chaiah – bass marimba, Katya – baritone marimba, David – soprano marimba, Anduin – alto marimba, Skye – tenor marimba, Willow – trumpet, alto marimba & percussion, Lilac – altosaxophone, tenor marimba & percussion, CeCe – baritone sax, David – melodica, drum set & percussion, K. & Anduin – djun djuns, Piper & Arlyn – percussion
6). Jaguarundi – Eric Schopmeyer
— Embodying Rhythm Student Ensemble: Anduin – bass marimba, Juniper – baritone marimba, Edder – lead marimba, Chaiah – soprano marimba, Opal & Amelie – alto marimba, Arrow & Natalie – tenor marimba, David – drum set & percussion
7). Three Kings – Traditional Puerto Rican Carol
— Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble: CeCe – bass marimba & baritone saxophone, Arlyn – baritone marimba, soprano marimba & clarinet, Anduin – soprano marimba, Lilac – tenor marimba & alto saxophone, Willow – trumpet & alto marimba, Sami – violin, Gertie – claves, Juniper – bongos, David – drum set, melodica, & percussion
8). Buya iAfrica – Traditional Zulu piece
— Embodying Rhythm Youth Ensemble: Willow – bass marimba & trumpet, Katya – baritone marimba, tuba & trombone, David – soprano marimba, Chaiah & Skye – alto marimba, Anduin & Arlyn – tenor marimba, Lilac – drum set & alto saxophone
9). Hey Hey Jam – Brent Holl
— Embodying Rhythm Student Ensemble: Juniper – bass marimba, Arlyn – baritone marimba, Anduin & Gus soprano marimba, Sami – alto marimba, Opal, Arrow & Zazu – tenor marimba, Lilac – alto sax & alto marimba, Willow- trumpet & alto marimba, David – drum set & percussion