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. Shona music is often accompanied by the hosho, a hollowed-out maranka gourd containing hota seeds or other objects that is shaken to generate a sound. The marimbas used by Maine Marimba Ensemble are based on those developed at … 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! Watch Queue Queue. 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. << /Type /ExtGState /SM 0.001000000 >> Zimbabwean marimba music for all levels with beginners welcome. Three days of Zimbabwean-inspired fun for all ages: dynamic concerts, hands-on workshops, African marketplace and more! 11 0 obj Mbira is a traditional Zimbabwean instrument used in Shona culture for spiritual ceremonies. >���΍��@t�X�l$��>� /�@���(�?��.D�*�P�@-�}Ib�a���mc oGL�l�w�X���|�r�v�c4\�}(}�[��� ZU-X]ea,��d}8 endobj Zimbaremabwe is led by Linos Wengara Magaya. �Q�ٌ}Uا The marimba is a large wooden xylophone, commonly played in an ensemble of at least 5 instruments. G�I�ڣO�)4� �M���s$�+ N���c\1��,d !6!��@|(M� 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. 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This year, we’ve got an awesome summer tour planned in support of our new Arise album with Chris Berry. 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. Expect more frequent updates over the next 2-3 months, including album news and more … More Fall Classes in Full Swing. We perform, practice and teach Zimbabwean arts, particularly Mbira based music, both traditional and modern. << /Type /ExtGState /OPM 1 >> Around 1960, Kwanongoma College of African Music was started in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in part to help preserve traditional Zimbabwean music and an ensemble of marimbas was designed to hopefully become a new national instrument. 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Things have finally settled into a nice groove here at Jekesa Studio, with three levels of marimba classes all off to a good start (see descriptions below.) endstream Room: ET 12. Here at Jekesa Studio, Winter classes are starting next weekend, and I’m excited to announce some new offerings this season. ��J���\��B����&�6b�!�(�5/��ҫ֢� (These are classes meant to suppliment your regular classes or lessons, by addressing specific skills that all good players must develop.) >> /Font << /F1.0 7 0 R /F3.0 9 0 R /F2.0 8 0 R >> >> Mhlanga stepped up to the challenge. We play at events, festivals, private parties and … Watch Queue Queue Renowned performer and educator Michael Sibanda will be coming through Tacoma this week on his way home from Zimfest! Along the way, I’ll be posting updates about upcoming performances, recording projects, classes, workshops, and other opportunities, as well as various random thoughts and insights. Find your jam with harmonica or voice training. There are a few new offerings, including Hosho Basics and Basics of Shona Music, and continuing classes like Beginning & Intermediate Marimba. 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. This is the start of an ongoing journey through the world of African music and beyond. Most of the repertoire played on marimba comes from the country of Zimbabwe, and some of the songs are centuries old or even older.… FAR, or Fundamentals of African Rhythm, is a comprehensive system designed to help you understand and play difficult … More New Classes for a New Year! Ande Marimba Santa Fe, NM. endobj Email andemarimba@gmail.com to register. Free-scores.com because music is for all. Zimbabwean Marimba Ensemble. 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Fall marimba classes starting soon! %PDF-1.3 Beginners – Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:45. 2 0 obj ATiK=���/���%/J���Sc*�r�AC(�rud��aP_Q�Mx����z�l��sB�����{�XƸg�ʄOʊ�c O����c+5K�Lg��\Hz)f_�n>$���1�4 �S=ma�����]�+"*w>�����_��Pz ���x� ,�T�r��~�l��}?���Zi���w>Wc stream Below are the workshop details. Zimfest is the premier festival of Zimbabwean music … Narrated by Taj Mahal. The cost is just $15 per class, so sign up now while there’s still space! Now, many years … 12 0 obj We play a variety of instruments but favour the Mbira and Marimba. We play on an ensemble of seven diatonic marimbas (xylophones) in different pitch ranges plus hosho (gourd rattles). endobj The first of these transcriptions had originally been used for music education in … Browse Pages. Y�`���FD��^tjy �e����j�K�T�r��I�N�����^6��?������l���@xa��� ����A��8�J���RUm?XQ�F�N�R�5�k��$���A�R��d�b�d����p�� \F�>�SH�_T��>��:�[?V�c|�ds�&��̳����l���X�vl���b0$�%��. Grades 9 – Adult Teacher: Greg Doscher Sunday 3:00-4:00 p.m. (That’s all the time I have to teach before the Ande Marimba Band tour). Your home for Zimbabwean marimba music in Tacoma! I’m very pleased to present the latest in Jekesa Studio’s “Skill Development” classes. Singing & Marimba Workshop Time: Tuesday, 8/21 … More Workshops with Guest Teacher Michael Sibanda! Frente al Palacio Municipal de San Pedro Sula,filmado por Luis Eberhardt I apologize for not giving any updates since the Ande Marimba Band tour ended. This is a very special opportunity to learn Zimbabwean vocal and marimba music straight from the source. “Soul Resonance,” a film about the origins of Zimbabwean marimba music. "�ޝ[[�^�3�����|ܪ�yg�������8�����{X����є�J#�S���-�s��x�PFr(�1��%�ܛfOs��C�� Jekesa studio’s director, Jeff Brahe, plays in quite a few groups. 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Zimbaremabwe has its roots in the spiritual values of traditional Zimbabwean culture. u�s�A�U`P��fPU����V �u�-�o�s���1�5BLV�}���DO��I��U$�\ lK2s��*�NiJ��GeU�{�w��F _2#�����YҘө5�����k� ���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 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 6 0 obj Affectionately known as "Mama Marimba", Sheree's passion and drive for Zimbabwean Marimba music shines through the five recordings she has produced and … Tuition: $148 per semester Tuition with lessons (10% off): $133 per semester endobj Hwamanda Dance Troupe, Zimbabwe, 2006. 5 0 obj Chaia Marimba Music Book 2, pg 15-20. ���8x4��7�}a�D�(e�� I’m very pleased to announce our very first session of classes over at the new studio. The best way to join the journey is to subscribe to this blog, and … More Welcome! Zimbabwean marimba based upon Shona music has also become popular in the West, which adopted the original use of these instruments to play transcriptions of mbira dzavadzimu (as well as nyunga nyunga and matepe) music. Please contact Greg Doscher with questions. Marimba music is a fun, uplifting style from Southern Africa. Bands, Businesses, Restaurants, Brands and Celebrities can create Pages in order to connect with their fans and customers on Facebook. << /Type /ExtGState /op true >> Workshops with Guest Teacher Michael Sibanda. And it features in African legends, where story-telling is punctuated by musical choruses, and the audience sing along. endobj 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. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ExtGState << /Gs2 10 0 R /Gs1 11 0 R /Gs3 12 0 R I’m pleased to unveil the new class schedule for June and July. >> 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 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. 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