Introduction to Marimba
Michael Breez
#3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pm
Participants will be introduced to the marimba and beginning Shona musical concepts. The material presented is inspired by the teachings of the late Dr. Dumisani Maraire. There will be a brief explanation of the history of marimba in the US and then participants will explore the structure of music played on marimba through the learning of a very simple teaching piece.
Level: Introductory
Class Limit: 20
Materials: Taping OK.

Children Creating a Song on Marimbas and other African Instruments
Farai Gezi
#3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pm
See Children & Family.

Mbongoro (Donkey) on Marimbas, Hosho, & Ngoma
Farai Gezi
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pm
See Children & Family.

Beginning Marimba for Children
Jaiaen Beck
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
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Marimba 101 for Children
Amy Stewart
#1 Fri. 10:30-11:30 am
See Children & Family.

Mallet Technique
Stephen Golovnin
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
This workshop covers how to approach marimba with the intent of (a) not hurting yourself and (b) obtaining the loudest and clearest sound with minimal effort.
Level: All levels
Class Limit: 25
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning Marimba: Chigwaya
Chris Berry
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
Learn Chris’ marimba arrangement of a two phrase mbira piece called Chigwaya.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Taping OK.

Beginning Marimba: Technique Intro & Tina Sizinyoni
Farai Gezi
#6 Sat. 3:30-6 pm
Learn about marimba key layouts and develop playing skills, especially playing and singing at the same time. Learn an Ndebele song called Tina Sizinyoni that means ‘we are birds.’
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Class Limit: 10
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Chihwerure Changu Tamba Tione on Marimbas for Children
Farai Gezi
#4 Sat. 9-10 am
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Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Ingubo Yami
Larry Israel
#6 Sat. 3:30-6:00 pm
Students will learn Dumisani Maraire’s marimba arrangement of Ingubo Yami, “I want my skin back,” a Shona folk tale. The arrangement includes changes by all the other parts in response to the lead, therefore it provides an excellent example of how the whole band can follow as the lead ascends and descends.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Chiradza II
Sheree Seretse
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pm
Students will learn the piece called Chiradza II (also known as Maimbwe). The workshop will include basic parts as well as developing the structure of the piece.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class Limit: 9
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Muti Wambuya
Michael Breez
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
Students in this workshop will learn Muti Wambuya, a composition by the late Dr. Dumisani Maraire.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Taping OK.

Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Rufaro
Sheree Seretse
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pm
Students will learn the piece Rufaro, an all time Dumi favorite. This 4-section piece will expose students to section changes in addition to extensive development on the lead part.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate
Class Limit: 9
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Getting Serious with Kapotso
Stephen Golovnin
#3 Fri. 3:30-6:30 pm
In this workshop Stephen will use Kapotso to apply the principles of kukambira, call and response, and variations in the Dumi style. He will address interactions between all the players, and how to make the music flow and come alive for the musicians and the audience. Students should already be familiar with several parts to Kapotso.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Students should already be familiar with several parts to Kapotso.
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Izwaiwo Kuchema
Claire Jones
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pm
Learn Claire’s marimba arrangement of Izwaiwo Kuchema (“Hear Our Cries”). The late Dumisani Maraire recorded this gospel song on nyunga nyunga in 1986 after the death of his brother Nkosana in Zimbabwe. Chiwoniso Maraire, then 10 years old, sang the lead vocals on the 7" single in her first commercial recording.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Isu Tauya Pano
Claire Jones
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30 pm
Learn a chimurenga song from the repertoire of Dumi and the Maraire Marimba Ensemble, dating from the end of Zimbabwe’s war of liberation. Claire will teach parts for 7 marimbas, hosho, ngoma and vocals.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Wariga Mukono
Claire Jones
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
#6 Sat. 3:30-6:00 pm
Claire will teach Dumi Maraire’s arrangement of this mbira dza vadzimu piece for 7 marimbas plus hosho. This song is a good one to start with if you have never played any mbira on marimba. (NB – this is the same song as Karigamombe – “Bringing Down the Bull”).
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Chitima Nditakure
Tom Melkonian
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pm
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pm
Learn Tom’s arrangement of Chitima Nditakure. This is an old song, sung by people when they were travelling on trains. It was recorded by a popular musician.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 8 (#8); 12 (#9)
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Nzira re Nzo
Chris Berry
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pm
Learn Chris’ marimba arrangement of Nzira re Nzo, from mbira.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Variations I
Michael Breez
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 pm
Explore the beginning variation concepts. Learn how to apply these concepts to several different parts on different pieces. Explore the concept of ‘basic pattern’ and how to be certain that the basic pattern is not inappropriately altered in the process of doing variations. The concept of interactive playing will be introduced.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Players must be able to comfortably play all parts to Kapotso (ala Dumi) as well as have a basic handle on Chemwainyera, Mangwanani, and Zomba.
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Marimba: Variations II
Michael Breez
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30 pm
Build on the concepts introduced in Michael’s Variations I workshop, with more focus on interactive playing. The instructor will play the lead marimba in this workshop.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Beginning Variations I or instructor approval
Class Limit: 12
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira-Style Marimba: Bukatiende
Randy McIntosh
#6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pm (3 hrs.)
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm (2 hrs.)
Learn Randy’s marimba arrangement of the traditional piece Bukatiende. The class will focus on how the parts fit with the hosho and each other, as well as how parts were transcribed from mbira and singing to marimbas.
Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 15 (#6 Sat.); 10 (#2 Fri.)
Materials: Taping OK.

Advanced Marimba: Bangidza Huru
Chris Berry
#6 Sat. 3:30-6:30 pm
Learn Chris’ marimba arrangement of the rhythmically challenging Bangidza Huru, complete with intro, bridge and ending.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 10
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Advanced Marimba: Nyama Musango
Nathan Beck
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
Learn Nathan’s arrangement of the traditional mbira piece Nyama Musango.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 15
Materials: Taping OK.

Advanced Marimba: Taireva
Nathan Beck
#2 Fri. 1-3 pm
Learn Nathan’s arrangement of the traditional mbira song Taireva.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 15

Advanced Marimba: Torai Mapadza
Sheree Seretse
#5 Sat. 1-3 pm
Torai Mapadza, “bring the hoe so we can dig,” is a contemporary arrangement by Joe Bayana/Sheree Seretse.
Level: Advanced
Class Limit: 9