Dear Ones,

It has been truly amazing to watch the Marimba Project grow over the course of the last two and a half years. Thank you for helping it grow with us! We are excited to have a youth performance ensemble (YPES Marimba Band) and faculty ensemble (ERF Marimba Ensemble) to showcase for you this weekend and two concerts: Delta – Saturday, evening and Paonia – Sunday matinée. Great fun for the whole family! (full details below). The Marimba Project will also host a workshop in Delta. Workshops are a great way to try out the sounds of the instruments and as much fun as it is to watch a performance, it’s really fun to play.

We are also pleased to announce the release of the video of the TEDx talk that David gave in February and happy that we can share it with you: Watch it here.

We look forward to seeing you soon.
blessings,
Arlyn and David

www.embodyingrhythm.com

__UPCOMING EVENTS__

NFV Embodying Rhythm Marimba Project Live:
Saturday, April 23, 6:30pm at the Center for Spiritual Living, 658 Howard St. Delta, CO (tickets at the door or advance tickets at Doghouse Espresso)
Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, 228 Grand Ave. Paonia, CO (tickets)

$12 adults, $6 students All proceeds go toward building the local Marimba Project one marimba and one school program at a time.
More information: 970-872-4238 or visit www.embodyingrhythm.com/marimba

Concerts will feature both The Embodying Rhythm Faculty Marimba Ensemble and the YPES Marimba Band – a local youth performance ensemble that has been studying with David and Arlyn Alderdice for the past several years. Select students from the HHS choir led by Jeannette Carey will also share their vocal talents. These concerts will showcase traditional Zimbabwean music, South African jazz tunes, and contemporary pieces from Europe and the Americas. Some of the tunes will be accompanied by flute, drumset, gourd shakers, and more.

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Marimba Ensemble Workshop:
Saturday, April 23  at the Center for Spiritual Living in Delta at 658 Howard St.
 2:30pm – 4:30pm. $18 adult, $13 student ages 9 +  pre-register by calling 970-872-4238
Learn to play fun African marimba ensemble music from Zimbabwe, a great way to experience 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! No prior experience necessary. All instruments provided.

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• URSA, URSA! (with members of the Grizzly Pears & Free the Honey) on Friday, May 13, 2016. 7:30pm at SEI Solar Fair
• 2016-17 Concert Series Unveiling Party at the Blue Sage on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. 7:00 pm. Learn about the line-up of artists. Learn about the exciting special events in conjunction with the series. Season tickets go on sale! Get your first choice seats. Q&A with Artistic Directors, Susan Ellinger and David Alderdice. Complimentary food and wine.
• NFV Community Parade & Stage Band live in Paonia, CO on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. 6:30 pm at the Paonia Library
• NFV Community Parade & Stage Band live in Cedaredge, CO on Thursday, June 9, 2016. 7:00 pm. At the Cedaredge Chapel of the Cross.
• NFV Community Parade & Stage Band live in Crawford, CO on Saturday, June 11, 2016. 10:00 am. The music for the Pioneer Days Parade.
• Summercamp – 1) Youth Marimba Ensemble (ages 9-18) June 20-24. 10am-1pm
• Summercamp – 2) Marimba Ensemble Performance (ages 8-adult) June 20-24. 2-5pm
• Summercamp – 3) Youth Marimba Ensemble (ages 9-18) June 27-July 1.  10am-1pm
• Summercamp – 4) Marimba Ensemble Performance (ages 8 -adult) June 27-July 1. 2-5pm