12 0 obj Find your jam with harmonica or voice training. endobj 10 0 obj 14 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] %PDF-1.3 Renowned performer and educator Michael Sibanda will be coming through Tacoma this week on his way home from Zimfest! Jekesa studio’s director, Jeff Brahe, plays in quite a few groups. Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center…a community of people in and near Eugene, Oregon, responding to the rich musical tradition of the people of Zimbabwe by creating a center for teaching and performing Zimbabwean music. (That’s all the time I have to teach before the Ande Marimba Band tour). ���B�_� endobj stream Hopefully this year will bring a breath of fresh air and some positive changes. Walt Hampton books, Hot marimba and Marimba Mojo, Collections of Zimbabwean-style music for Orff Instruments Consider bringing in culture bearers from the community: a local marimba ensemble, an mbira player, a visiting artist from Zimbabwe, a musician originally from Zimbabwe, or a person who has studied or lived in Zimbabwe. Tuition: $148 per semester Tuition with lessons (10% off): $133 per semester There will be Beginning-Intermediate Marimba at 4:30 Wednesday, Intro Marimba at 2pm on Sat., Intermediate-Advanced Marimba at 4pm Sat., and the all-new Mallet Technique class at both 2:00 and … More Classes are on during Thanksgiving week. ������U�C�9�M th��������5��:�:�9��� >���΍��@t�X�l$��>� /�@���(�?��.D�*�P�@-�}Ib�a���mc oGL�l�w�X���|�r�v�c4\�}(}�[��� ZU-X]ea,��d}8 Watch Queue Queue. Since their start as young students of Zimbabwean music, members of Ande Marimba, based out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, have considered GRAMMY Award-winner Chris Berry one of their most influential teachers. As you may know, The Ande Marimba Band is my longest-running and must successful marimba project to date. Welcome to 2017! Ande Marimba Santa Fe, NM. I investigate the role of improvisation and the current state of marimba performance practice in Zimbabwe and the USA, how this practice is affected by participation in competitions and festivals, and how Zimbabwean and American marimba ensembles, in turn, influence other marimba ensembles around the world. "�ޝ[[�^�3�����|ܪ�yg�������8�����{X����є�J#�S���-�s��x�PFr(�1��%�ܛfOs��C�� x�Zے�D}�W�QA˖l+xf��53�N�>�r�%ZRyt�����'�U��f ۪����ᇰU_-�8|�����cOW���~b -���7���*�������F/�p��OU{� oW�2�D?���0ޅQ]��8��|� Wx8oe{�M~�yo��[�_��a�졫 Zimbabwean marimba music for all levels with beginners welcome. 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Singing & Marimba Workshop Time: Tuesday, 8/21 … More Workshops with Guest Teacher Michael Sibanda! Beginners – Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:45. All instruments will be provided by the instructor. We play on an ensemble of seven diatonic marimbas (xylophones) in different pitch ranges plus hosho (gourd rattles). Marimba music is a fun, uplifting style from Southern Africa. stream I’m pleased to unveil the new class schedule for June and July. Watch Queue Queue Just wanted to confirm that classes are still happening this week – enough students are available/in town to keep all the classes running. G�I�ڣO�)4� �M���s$�+ N���c\1��,d !6!��@|(M� Spanning from Washington to New Mexico, it includes 2 music festivals, CD release parties in 3 states, and … More Ande Marimba Band tour dates 2017! Most of the repertoire played on marimba comes from the country of Zimbabwe, and some of the songs are centuries old or even older.… [citation needed]Ancient Shona Music. The most high-profile would have to be The Ande Marimba Band, which includes some of the top marimba players in the North American community, and tours nationwide whenever possible. ;1ש�S]�%r���E �f�Z�H0 Fall marimba classes starting soon! Grades 9 – Adult Teacher: Greg Doscher Sunday 3:00-4:00 p.m. $15/week Intermediate players – Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:30. (Home being South Africa in this case.) The marimba can be played by itself, alongside several other marimbas, or as part of a group of different instruments. Rosewood (principal) - composer Friberg, Tomas SHEET MUSIC Gymnopédie 1 (principal) - composer Satie, Erik SHEET MUSIC Tea for two (principal) - composer Youmans, Vincent SHEET MUSIC 6 Etudes pour marimba (principal) - composer Zielinski, Michal SHEET MUSIC Quand tu reviendras (principal) - composer Manchot, Pierre SHEET MUSIC Bands, Businesses, Restaurants, Brands and Celebrities can create Pages in order to connect with their fans and customers on Facebook. Frente al Palacio Municipal de San Pedro Sula,filmado por Luis Eberhardt (These are classes meant to suppliment your regular classes or lessons, by addressing specific skills that all good players must develop.) 2 0 obj Hosho Basics is pretty self-explanatory…as long as … More New Classes for Summer, Jekesa studio’s director, Jeff Brahe, plays in quite a few groups. This is a typical set up with one soprano, one tenor and one baritone marimba. “Soul Resonance,” a film about the origins of Zimbabwean marimba music. It will be a five-week session, which is the perfect amount of time to get a solid start with marimba from now until school ends. x�Zے��}�W���^�d޲.+VTrb��\Q�C�/ � (Y�)U�'�{fz�J*e��=ݧO_���?���S�w����f�6e�KZ�i��/髿�y���ϙ�9�����l���G>]ܮ��*]M緛�,y>�y��� s�N�����t��|C��0O�ד�=��ͻI�/��_,���x�������O��~3��1���x>�?�i5~M����H6� And it features in African legends, where story-telling is punctuated by musical choruses, and the audience sing along. Fans have become accustomed to following Ande’s Facebook page and YouTube channel for updates, including … More Ande Marimba website now live. 5 Th is article draws from my 2006 dissertation on the history and development of the Zimbabwean marimba. Now, many years … The marimba is a large wooden xylophone, commonly played in an ensemble of at least 5 instruments. 4 0 obj Email andemarimba@gmail.com to register. ���Yzw� kҁ5��t�ff���b�B��g:�J��\MRh�닟9� ��,ށ5S`��ێ�ؐ�O�-d�̖ �Vm��]���eյ᛽�$s ��R���@ �aۮ�2N�SMBfHi�p�PWl���M��KʸOr�=�궵[�9�i]c�xy_�&��C>���N7��7��7��* ���r�'P��)��ݚ�%���c�ج$��`o�m?ˆ9̂D�Hp �ſw+>���l?9G��kG��7� +0�[p��(O��+�e Mbira is a traditional Zimbabwean instrument used in Shona culture for spiritual ceremonies. Zimbaremabwe has its roots in the spiritual values of traditional Zimbabwean culture. 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We perform, practice and teach Zimbabwean arts, particularly Mbira based music, both traditional and modern. … More Spring Classes start May 7th! We are performers of traditional, spiritual, Zimbabwean music. I’m talking about Mallet Technique, the class where we focus with laserlike precision on what you can do physically to play … More Announcing: Mallet Technique Class! All marimba bands and players around the world playing Zimbabwean or African marimba music are… Marimba Festival Zimbabwe International Marimba Explosion Where: Borrowdale Park (Race Course), Harare, Zimbabwe When: 24-26 September 2015 Venue Capacity 10 000 People (Terraced and roofed Seating) Marimba capacity +1500 Marimbas 6 0 obj “Soul Resonance” looks at the phenomenon of this high energy, poly-rhythmic music that has engulfed the lives of many. >> /Font << /F1.0 7 0 R /F3.0 9 0 R /F2.0 8 0 R >> >> Workshops with Guest Teacher Michael Sibanda. 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The marimbas used by Maine Marimba Ensemble are based on those developed at … Zimbabwean music is heavily reliant on the use of instruments such as the mbira, Ngoma drums and hosho.Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. ̫)�gt?�QR�5E���8��r]���H���ܳEat������7[`l�HPb�a�i��rL[���Xvb��`���eà��5}�u�c��:�U��WDl�(�.�PW'LȽ����FC8mM��{���1�M̱�ZtD���>�t v��� %�^�;A�ޞ'��S)H���P�t�C��Wz�1bT�B�̯~��My�?T�:����H�N�"������R��FsV� e��ډ^.-��m}@��u�sZ���3����t7a�Du�9k`B����C����޶1h�+wH�:�I�J��.m��_����g�%��9J�s���L���������vB��{��d�s,�)�sP+ϰ���� ��/4�!�����������:�h��h��?��2�S^�{K�z<2�k����A`D��F��Ş9�6���Ұ�~�� Q���������.��RI�G�T��ǩ�ˬ�5��@\#��G�Z��ӒY��v �t>�!��.�s�u��?�s'�� �S=ma�����]�+"*w>�����_��Pz ���x� ,�T�r��~�l��}?���Zi���w>Wc Kwanongoma Marimba Band.The creation of a new musical instrument with no inherent musical tradition is very exciting in principle, but without suitable music, that instrument is nothing but an interesting piece of furniture. Zimbaremabwe is led by Linos Wengara Magaya. Traditional ancient Shona musics consist of Mbira dzavadzimu played by multiple players, Hosho and Ngoma drums.Ancient shona music is mainly played at spiritual ceremonies called Bira. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Room: ET 12. endobj Learn and play Zimbabwean marimba music in a supportive team setting. There are a few new offerings, including Hosho Basics and Basics of Shona Music, and continuing classes like Beginning & Intermediate Marimba. The Zimbabwean Marimba of Alport Mhlanga (2000), DVD, Canada. This is the start of an ongoing journey through the world of African music and beyond. Hey marimba folks! This thesis explores the current performance practices of Zimbabwean marimba ensembles. 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