Introduction to Hosho
Forward Kwenda
#6 Sat. 3:30-4:30 pm
Learn the basics of hosho technique to accompany mbira.
Level: Beginning
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK. Bring hosho.

Introduction to Hosho
Sarah Noll
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
Learn the basics of hosho technique for marimba, dance, and mbira.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Introduction to Hosho
Mary Ellen Garrett
#3 Fri. 3:30-4:30 pm
Learn three basic hosho patterns to accompany marimba songs. Mary Ellen will cover technique, rhythms, and the important and exciting role of hosho in a marimba ensemble.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Class Limit: 10
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Mbira Hosho
Jennifer Kyker
#5 Sat. 1-3pm
Come learn to play mbira hosho. This workshop will focus on hosho fundamentals, with an emphasis on obtaining the correct rhythm and sound from the hosho in order to accompany mbira music. Individual attention will be given to each participant in order to fine-tune each individual’s playing and address any specific questions. Appropriate for beginning hosho players.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Hosho
Julia Chigamba
#7 Sun. 9:45-10:45 am
Focus on the function of the hosho in Shona music - its place and its purpose. Learn basic technique: how to hold the hosho, wrist movement, time-keeping, desired sound and loudness. The group will play hosho together to learn to keep an even time.
Level: Beginning
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK. Bring hosho.

Intermediate Hosho
Musekiwa Chingodza
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
Improve your hosho skills by worksing directly with Musekiwa on your technique.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Hosho
Farai Gezi
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
In this workshop, learn how to keep the rhythm, produce different sounds from the hosho, and play variations as a piece progresses.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira Hosho
Jennifer Kyker
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pm
This workshop is intended to improve upon the hosho skills of intermediate-level players, and will act as a follow-up workshop to Jennifer’s hosho workshops last year. We will quickly review the basics of hosho playing; however, emphasis will mainly be placed on learning to fit the hosho pattern with various mbira songs, specifically Nhemamusasa, Kariga Mombe, Muka Tiende and Mahororo. This class aims to give participants a better understanding of the interactions between hosho and mbira, and of the importance of hosho in the mbira ensemble.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Flashy Hosho Tricks
Musekiwa Chingodza
#8 Sun. 12:30-2 pm
Explore Musekiwa’s techniques for exciting hosho playing in this workshop for experienced hosho players.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Audio taping OK.