Dear Ones,

We hope you are doing well.

David has been busy composing new pieces for our marimba ensemble and Arlyn is busy trying to figure out how to navigate the earth plane better – getting to preschool on time, washing the dishes, mopping the snowmelt off the floor, and trying to get down to a reasonable amount of stuff in the house. A couple of resources that Arlyn has been finding useful: clutterbug.me, Marie Kondo’s work as well as Journal Me Organized by Rebecca Spooner.

A butterfly found its way into the drum room this week and we are breathing in it’s magic, even if it is a little too early for spring.

And this is a friendly reminder to reach out to those that you love and let them know how you feel.

blessings,
Arlyn & David

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble live with Amaxoxo (frogs) into A Whiter Shade of Pale

* UPCOMING EVENTS *

— Youth Kendama Club Wednesdays Feb. 6th through March 27th-–

• Kendama Club with kendama coach, David Alderdice, at Hotchkiss K-8, Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00pm. February through March 2019 in Mr. Fixmer’s room. Kendamas are traditional wooden skill toys with origins from around the world. Offered as a gift. Sponsored by Arts 4 All. Open to students in grades 3rd through 8th. Students from throughout the county are welcome. No experience needed. 872-4238 or contact  David Alderdice to sign up or for more info.

 

— Community & Parade Band at TLC Chinese New Year Dinner ––

• February 8th. Chinese New Year celebration and feast at Edesia Kitchen in Paonia, CO 5:30-7:30pm with music from the NFV Community & Parade Band. All funds from the dinner go to the 501(c)3 non-profit The Learning Council for their gift classes and outreach programs. info and reservations

 

— February Il Divo Colorado Concerts —

• February 8, 7:30pm, Paradise Theatre, Paonia, CO
• February 9, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction, CO
• February 10, 3:00pm, Montrose Pavilion

“Songs of Villains and Heroes” Il Divo Colorado. Tickets  Comprised of four award-winning singers, Il Divo Colorado has toured Colorado with great success. The unmatched beauty of  these four voices together, combined with a wide repertoire and engaging personalities, makes this a wonderful program for the whole family. The songs will include selections from classical,  opera, pop, and classic rock music focused on dramatic and exciting songs sung by Villains and heroes. Accompanying the singers will be Il Divo founder Kathryn Mientka, violinist/fiddler Alisha Bean and percussionist David Alderdice.

 

— Celebration of Life for Cory McClure —

• Saturday, January 16th at 1:00pm at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss.

 

— Women’s Rhythm & Drumming Gathering —

• Women’s Rhythm and Drumming with Arlyn Alderdice. Saturday, February 23rd from 1:30pm-4pm at the Heideman’s dome just outside Hotchkiss, CO. 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. Offered by donation. Please contact  or call 872-4238 for more information. (we’ll also gather March 30th).

 

— March Marimba Class Series for Adults and Teens —

• Marimba & Rhythm Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Three Saturdays 10:00-11:30am, March 2, 9 & 16 at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. A fun way to play music together with a group. For new players as well as experienced musicians. $35 for the three week series. Please RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly or contact or call 872-4238.

 

— Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble in Grand Junction, CO —

• Friday March 15th, 7:30pm at the KAFM Radio room. more info soon

 

— 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 Arlyn Alderdice, and pieces by some of our own students. Buy Tickets

 

 

Birdwings

Your grief for what you’ve lost lifts a mirror
up to where you are bravely working.

Expecting the worst, you look, and instead,
here’s the joyful face you’ve been wanting to see.

Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes.
If it were always a fist or always stretched open,
you would be paralyzed.

Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding,
the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated
as birdwings.

— by Rumi From The Essential Rumi Coleman Barks with John Moyne

Dear Ones,

We are so happy to have our CD out in the world. You can purchase a copy in the North Fork Valley at Root & Vine, The Cirque, and North Fork Family Dentistry. Online at CD Baby.com as well as other digital suppliers like Amazon and iTunes. Thanks for everyone who came out to the CD release party and made that a fun celebration.

Up next, bassoons, marimba classes, women’s drumming, and more.

We have a couple of Christmas video presents for you:

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (reggae)  and Good King Wenceslas (in 7/8)

and one short clip from our CD release party, just for fun: Danza

many blessings,
Arlyn & David

 

— January World Music in Paradise —

• Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm With the bassoon being one of his favorite instruments, David Alderdice, is really excited to be hosting this super fun bassoon experience. He is also looking forward to getting to play with the BWBQ for the second half of their performance at the Paradise Theatre as well as touring the local schools with 6 outreach programs. This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

 

— January Classes —

• Marimba Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Three Tuesdays from 9:30am – 11am: January 8, 15, & 22. $30 for the three week series. Open to beginner players as well as continuing students. Playing marimba is a great way to keep your brain fresh and active. All instruments provided. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble with our 4.5 octave beautiful wooden instruments in a safe and gentle environment. Please RSVP to register (Hotchkiss address provided upon registration): 872-4238 or contact

 

• Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Three Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, starting January 29th at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. 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 RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly or contact.

 

— January FEAST Concerts —

• January 18th, 7:30pm Moss Performing Arts Center, Grand Junction, CO
• January 19th, 7:30pm Moss Performing Arts Center, Grand Junction, CO
• January 20th, 3:00pm Montrose Pavilion, Montrose, CO

With Irish dancer Tyler Schwartz and guest vocalists Graham and Stephanie Anduraj. Funky Classical Celtic World Fusion band FEAST brings a fun and unique approach to crossing musical genres. Playing mainly Celtic-inspired music with their own original twist, FEAST mixes classical, traditional, and modern techniques, tunes, and instruments. Classically trained string instrumentalists and keyboardist play beautiful soaring traditional melodies on top of a backdrop of funky Afro-Cuban influenced world-beat drum set and bass grooves. It’s a feast for the ears and a musical experience to be remembered. Part of the Western Slope Concert Series. David Alderdice on drums and percussion. Tickets

 

— February Il Divo Colorado Concerts —

• February 8, 7:30pm, Paradise Theatre, Paonia, CO
• February 9, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction, CO
• February 10, 3:00pm, Montrose Pavilion

“Songs of Villains and Heroes” Il Divo Colorado. Tickets  Comprised of four award-winning singers, Il Divo Colorado has toured Colorado with great success. The unmatched beauty of  these four voices together, combined with a wide repertoire and engaging personalities, makes this a wonderful program for the whole family. The songs will include selections from classical,  opera, pop, and classic rock music focused on dramatic and exciting songs sung by Villains and heroes. Accompanying the singers will be Il Divo founder Kathryn Mientka, violinist/fiddler Alisha Bean and percussionist David Alderdice.

 

— February & March Youth Kendama Club ––

Kendama Club with kendama coach, David Alderdice, at Hotchkiss K-8, Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00pm. February through March 2019. Kendamas are traditional wooden skill toys with origins from around the world. Offered as a gift. Sponsored by Arts 4 All. Open to students in grades 3rd through 8th. Students from through out the county are welcome. No experience needed. 872-4238 or contact  David Alderdice to sign up or for more info.

 

 

 

Dear Ones,

We hope that you are finding ways to bring what your soul is hungry for into these short days.

This month, we’ve got some great workshops and classes and the very monumental occurrence of the release of our debut album on the 15th of December. We’ll start off the month with a workshop: “Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon more info below.

Our debut album, “Music for Everyday Life” is in the duplication phase right now and should arrive in Colorado very soon! You can get your tickets to our CD release party on December 15th here or by visiting one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

If you are not able to make the CD release Party, you can pre-order a copy of the CD directly from us by paying $18 via paypal here and make sure to share your mailing address. After December 15th, the physical CD will be available on CD Baby and for digital download on iTunes and other such online music retailers as well as at several local NFV businesses.

many blessings,
Arlyn and David

 

— UPCOMING from the Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble —

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, clarinet, tenor saxophone, marching baritone, and voices.

 

• World Music ~ Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm at the Paradise Theatre. CD release party. tickets or visit one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

 

— Upcoming Workshops & Classes —

 

• “Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use solkattu and the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at feeling odd meters (like 3’s, 5’s, 7’s, 9’s, 11’s, and so on) with comfort and ease. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20.  Pre-register by replying to this email or by calling 872-4238.

 

• Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice. Tuesdays 9:30am-11am, December 4, 11 & 18 at at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. 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. Please RSVP by replying to this email so I can plan accordingly. It is my ideal to have you commit to all three weeks for the consistency of the group and building on the learning, but I understand that is not always realistic, and you can still drum with us.

 

• “Musical Improv – Being Comfy Without A Net -or- Learning To Weave One In The Moment” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 8th, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use some auxiliary percussion instruments along with the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at both rhythmic and melodic improvisation, musical harmony, and creating our own music in the moment. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by December 3rd by replying to this email or by calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

 

• Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16^th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20. You can pre-register by replying to this email.

 

 

— January World Music —

• Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

 

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It is very likely that being fully present in the body (or rather, in the deeper energy field of the body) brings not only the peace of an ineffable presence, but also a great lightness to the physical form. And it is very likely that you will experience greater vitality, vibrancy, and a sense of well-being and joy. ~Amoda Maa Jeevan

Dear Ones,

We hope you are doing well and finding completion to your summer endeavors. We have been savoring the blue-sky days, some frost, and touches of moisture.

A couple of events of note coming in the next month:

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble will be traveling to Grand Junction, CO (November 10^th) and Montrose, CO (November 11^th) to play on the Western Slope Concert Series for two matinee shows.

Our debut album, “Music for Everyday Life” is in the mastering phase right now and we’re just about to send it in for duplication! We are on track to have copies in hand for our CD release party on December 15th at the Paradise Theatre (and will let you know other ways to get a copy soon)! You can get your tickets to the CD release party online here or by visiting one of the local ticket outlets (Paradise, Cirque, Lizzy’s Mkt).

many blessings,
Arlyn and David

 

— UPCOMING Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble EVENTS —

The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, clarinet, tenor saxophone, marching baritone, and voices.

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance in Grand Junction at 3pm on Nov. 10th. at the Unitarian Universalist Church more info: here.

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance at 3pm at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

 

• World Music ~ Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm. CD release party. tickets

 

• Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16^th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

 

— Other Upcoming Workshops —

• “Not So Odd Times – Fun With Odd Times and Meters -or- It’s Just 2’s and 3’s” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 1st, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use solkattu and the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at feeling odd meters (like 3’s, 5’s, 7’s, 9’s, 11’s, and so on) with comfort and ease. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20.  Pre-register by November 29th by replying to this email or calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

 

• “Musical Improv – Being Comfy Without A Net -or- Learning To Weave One In The Moment” with David Alderdice – Saturday, December 8th, 10-noon, at our teaching studio outside Hotchkiss, CO. We will use some auxiliary percussion instruments along with the marimba ensemble instruments as part of this workshop as we take a look at both rhythmic and melodic improvisation, musical harmony, and creating our own music in the moment. Applicable for all artists, musicians, dancers, athletes, and other humans. All instruments provided. Ages 13 through adult. $20. Pre-register by December 3rd by replying to this email or calling 872-4238, 5 participant minimum.

 

— Other Upcoming Events —

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Paonia, CO, Friday November 16th from 4:30pm, in the gym at the VoTech (old Paonia Middle School) next to Paonia Elementary School. The culmination of a two week in-school and after-school dance residency for 3rd through 6th graders.

 

• World Music ~ Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

 

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“Learning to center your attention on the process of what you are doing instead f what you are trying to achieve, using the goal as a rudder instead of a reminder of what is left to be done, learning to work without judging your process: these are all simple shifts in perspective that completely transform the experience of going through your day. This is the state of being fully engaged.” ~Thomas M. Sterner “Fully Engaged: Using the Practicing Mind in Daily Life”

Dear Ones,

We hope you are well. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for us, with a lot of really neat musical and educational experiences.

We hope to see you soon.

To help Embodying Rhythm and the World Music in Paradise better know you, we made a quick survey/feedback form about the Gamelan performances. If you attended either the workshop, the concert, or one of the school outreach events please feel free to take a moment to give us your feedback. here.

Blessings,
Arlyn and David

—Upcoming Classes

• Marimba Class with Arlyn Alderdice for teens and adults. Saturdays October 20, 27, and November 3, 2018. 10:30am to noon. Playing marimba is a great way to keep your brain fresh and active. All instruments provided. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble  in a safe and gentle environment. open to beginners as well as continuing students. $40 for the three week series. Please pre-register by contacting Arlyn: 872-4238 or via our website.

–Upcoming Concerts in order of Appearance

 

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crested Butte. Thursday October 4th, 6pm. Culminating a two week residency at the Crested Butte Community School.

 

• David Alderdice and Friends perform as part of the Paradise Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration. Join the sounds of David on percussion, Dylan Fixmer on mandolin, vocals, & trumpet, Zack Reaves on cello, and Ben de Kock on upright bass playing live music to a 1918 silent Charlie Chaplin film. Plus a fun second set of eclectic acoustic music. October 5th, 7:30pm. tickets

 

• Guitar Masterclass Workshop with Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque – Friday, October 19^th 5:00pm at the Paradise Theatre. These two amazing world renowned acoustic guitar players will be giving an in-depth masterclass inspiring attendees with rhythms, melodies, techniques and ideas stemming from the flamenco, jazz, rock, and Balkan musical traditions. Feel free to bring a notebook and your guitar or instrument. Ages 13 through adult. Students (under 18) $15 / Adults $30

 

• World Music ~ Goran Ivonavic & Fareed Haque on Friday, October, 19th 2018. 7:30pm International guitar duo. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty. tickets

 

• World Music Add-On ~ Zimbabwean Music – October 23^rd 2018 at a private residence in Paonia. One of our teachers, Musekiwa Chingodza, will be traveling through Colorado from Zimbabwe and will be offering a Zimbabwean Mbira (traditional thumb piano) Workshop 4:30pm, Zimbabwean Song Workshop 5:30pm, as well as a house concert at 7pm. More info.

 

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Hotchkiss, CO, Friday October 26th from 6-7pm. At the Hotchkiss K-8. The culmination of a two week residency.

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance in Grand Junction at 3pm on Nov. 10th. more info: here.

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performance at 3pm at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

 

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Paonia, CO, Friday November 16th from 6-7pm. At Paonia Elementary School. The culmination of a two week residency.

 

• World Music ~ Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm. CD release party. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, trombone, saxophone, and voices. tickets

 

• Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16^th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

 

• World Music ~ Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

 

 

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“Space to Create” survey for all artists/creatives and supporters of Paonia’s creative community

Help advance plans for a new, creative space facility in Paonia, CO by taking this survey. We think that a dedicated performing arts space would be great for the area and you can write that into the survey if you think so too, and tell them what other kinds of creative spaces you’d like to see.

https://www.artspace.org/PaoniaSpaceToCreateSurvey

Dear Ones,

Well, school has started and while the days are still warm, we can start feeling a touch of the cool fall winds in the air and a few of our trees are already turning colors. Hooray for sauerkraut, fresh apples, tomatoes and the late summer/early fall bounty.

We look forward to a 20 person Balinese Gamelan orchestra on September 21st as the first concert on the World Music in Paradise season. Gamelan is not something that you get to see every day here in rural Colorado and it will transport you to a different time and place. There is a workshop on Saturday September 22nd so that you can try playing Gamelan too. Please come out and support bringing World Music to the North Fork Valley. Also, please contact us if you are interested in information about sponsoring the World Music in Paradise series. Thanks to everyone who came out for Latcho Drom and made that evening a success!

These next three months are going to be very full of music and music offerings for us, please see the list below or full list here on our website. David is drumming for Celebrate the Beat at all three North Fork Valley Schools as well as in Crested Butte and Arlyn is offering a women’s drumming class in September (two spots left, details here) and a marimba class series in October. We will also be busy preparing and performing some other great concerts that we have on the books. We hope that you are doing the things that offer your gifts to the world as well as rejuvenating your spirit through doing the things that call you.

blessings,
Arlyn and David

–Upcoming Concerts in order of Appearance

• NFV Community Band at Sustainable Settings, Saturday September 15th, performing as the NFV Funk Ensemble, more info here.

 

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crawford, CO, Thursday September 13th from 6-7pm. At the North Fork Montessori School at Crawford. The culmination of a three week residency.

 

• Gamelan Tunas Mekar at the Paradise Theatre, Friday, September, 21st 2018. 7:30pm. A 20 person Balinese orchestra with traditional dancers accompanied by bamboo flutes and hand drums. Tunas Mekar is under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. Tickets

 

• Gamelan Angklung Music Workshop with Gamelan Tunas Mekar – Saturday, September 22^nd 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. tickets

 

• David Alderdice solo set at The Salon in Carbondale, Saturday, September 22, 6:30pm – 9:30pm at The Launchpad 76 South 4th Street, Carbondale, CO, tickets: here.

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble at Mountain Harvest Festival. Saturday, September 29th. At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia at 8:15pm, more info and tickets.

 

• Classical Celtic World Fusion band, FEAST at the Mountain Harvest Festival. Saturday, September 29th. At the Paradise Theatre in Paonia at 10:15pm, more info and tickets.

 

• NFV Community and Parade Band at Mountain Harvest Festival. Sunday, September 30th. At the Paonia Town Park, 1:30pm – 2pm, free.

 

• David Alderdice with Celebrate the Beat in Crested Butte. Thursday October 4th, 6pm. Culminating a two week residency. At the Crested Butte Community School.

 

• David Alderdice and Friends perform as part of the Paradise Theatre’s 90th anniversary celebration. Join the sounds of David on percussion, Dylan Fixmer on mandolin, vocals & trumpet, Zack Reaves on cello, and Ben de Kock on upright bass playing live music to a 1918 silent Charlie Chaplin film. Plus a fun second set of eclectic acoustic music. October 5th 7:30pm. tickets

 

• Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on the Western Slope Concert Series with matinée performances at the Montrose Pavilion on Nov. 10th and in Grand Junction on Nov. 11th. more info: here.

 

___UPCOMING CLASSES___

–Women’s Rhythm and Drumming Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice

Wednesdays 9:30am-11am, September 12, 19, 26, and October 3. $35 for the four weeks. Two spaces left.  Contact Arlyn to register. Open to beginner and experienced drummers, this will be a great way to deepen your relationship to rhythm and music and empower yourself to play.

–Marimba Class Series with Arlyn Alderdice for teens and adults

3 Saturdays from 10:30am – noon: October 20, 27 and November 3, 2018
$40 for the three week series. Please pre-register, open to beginner players as well as continuing students.

Playing marimba is a great way to keep your brain fresh and active. All instruments provided. Experience the joy of making music in ensemble with our 4.5 octave beautiful wooden instruments in a safe and gentle environment. Address provided upon registration: 872-4238 or contact

–Full World Music in Paradise Concert Season Info

David Alderdice is excited to be producing four world-class World Music concerts for the World Music in Paradise concert series at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia for the 2018-19 season. The series also features many in-school music outreach programs at the local schools with support from The Learning Council and Arts for All. There will also be educational music workshops offered by the world musicians while in town. Tickets for all concerts: $20 advance, $25 door, $15 students. 970-527-6610, Paradise Theatre.

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Gamelan Tunas Mekar on Friday, September, 21st 2018. 7:30pm A 20 person Balinese orchestra with traditional dancers accompanied by bamboo flutes and hand drums. Tunas Mekar is under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. tickets

 

Goran Ivonavic & Fareed Haque on Friday, October, 19th 2018. 7:30pm International guitar duo. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty. tickets

 

Embodying Rhythm Marimba Ensemble on Saturday, December 15th 2018. 7:30pm. CD release party. The Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Ensemble plays fun, groovy, polyphonic music perfect for movement on the dance floor as well as relaxing journeys of the ear and soul. The funky 8-piece marimba ensemble will be joined by the sounds of trumpet, mandolin, flute, melodica, percussion, drumset, cajon, steelpan, glockenspiel, trombone, saxophone, and voices. tickets

 

Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet on Saturday, January 12th 2019. 7:30pm This artist-run creative project disregards genre with favorites from the worlds of classical, pop, jazz, soundtrack, world, and folk music adapted for the ensemble by its members. Known for their stage antics, this all-female quartet is definitely worth checking out. tickets

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Gamelan Angklung Music Workshop with Gamelan Tunas Mekar – Saturday, September 22^nd 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Learn to play music on a traditional set of Balinese Gamelan Angklung from Balinese instructor and artist in residence, I Made Lasmawan and his students. Gamelan Angklung are tuned metal gongs and metelophones that you strike with a little wooden mallet. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Students (under 18) $5 / Adults $15

 

Guitar Masterclass Workshop with Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque – Friday, October 19^th 5:00pm at the Paradise Theatre. These two amazing world renowned acoustic guitar players will be giving an in-depth masterclass inspiring attendees with rhythms, melodies, techniques and ideas stemming from the flamenco, jazz, rock, and Balkan musical traditions. Feel free to bring a notebook and your guitar or instrument. Ages 13 through adult. Students (under 18) $15 / Adults $30

 

Marimba Ensemble Workshop with David Alderdice – Sunday, December 16^th 10:00am at the Paradise Theatre. Come and experience the feeling of making wonderful sounds and musical vibrations with beautiful wooden tuned percussion instruments traditional to Zimbabwe. We will explore rhythm, groove, poly-rhythms, ensemble part playing and other aspects of music in a fun a safe group setting. No experience necessary, all instruments provided. Ages 9 through adult. Students (under 18) $10 / Adults $20

 

Zimbabwean Music – There will also be 2 more add-on workshops offered on October 23^rd 2018 at a private residence in Paonia. One of our teachers, Musekiwa Chingodza, will be traveling through Colorado from Zimbabwe and will be offering a Zimbabwean Mbira (traditional thumb piano) Workshop 4:30pm, Zimbabwean Song Workshop 5:30pm, as well as a house concert at 7pm. More info.

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Wild Geese

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting —
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

~Mary Oliver