Marimba Ensemble Summer-Camp at the Blue Sage in Paonia, June 22-26, 10:00am - 1:00pmDirected by David Alderdice, this camp will explore music and rhythm through learning to play marimbas in a fun and musical marimba ensemble. These beautiful sounding instruments originate from Africa and are extremely fun to play. There are seven different sized marimbas in […]

Marimba Ensemble Performance Camp June 22-26, 2pm - 5pm (enjoy a cool room on a summer day) Directed by David Alderdice, this camp is geared for musicians who would like to learn to play African inspired marimba ensemble music at a performance level. Must have at least a little prior music experience, contact teacher to schedule […]

Marimba Improvisation Playshop Saturday, June 27th, 2pm – 4pm at the Blue Sage Enjoy playing and experimenting with music in a fun and encouraging group setting using a beautiful sounding 4 and a half octave range wooden marimba ensemble originating from Zimbabwe. Ages 11-111. All experience levels welcome. All instruments provided. $20 (both marimba workshop […]

Frame Drum Workshop Sunday, June 28th, 1pm – 2:45pm We will explore and expand our rhythmic awareness using traditional grooves with modern applications using South Indian time keeping cycles and North African drums to deepen our relationships with rhythm and drumming. Ages 7-97. All experience levels welcome. Frame drums provided. $15 (both Frame Drum and Riq […]

Riq Workshop (Egyptian/Middle Eastern tambourine) Sunday, June 28th, 3pm – 4pm We will be introduced to some different playing styles and techniques for the headed tambourine cultures of North Africa and Persia. You'll be surprised by the multitude of different sounds you can produce on this one small drum (sounds like a mini drumset). Ages […]

Music, Arts and Agriculture on the Farm Day, July 18th At Peace and Plenty Farm on Redlands Mesa, CO Sponsored by The Learning Council more details coming soon

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. All […]

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! For beginning marimba players. Wednesdays […]

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! For marimba players who have […]

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. All […]

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. All […]