Workshop Schedule

Workshop #1, Friday 10:30-11:30
Mhande Drumming Musekiwa Chingodza, 1 hr.
Storytelling Farai Gezi, 1 hr.
Marimbas in Zimbabwe: History and the Current Scene Claire Jones, 1 hr.
Gwindingwi Singing Forward Kwenda with Erica Azim, 1 hr.
Presentation: MaNyungwe Nyanga Music Joel Laviolette II, 1 hr.
Why Do We Play Mbira? Cosmas Magaya, 1 hr.
Introduction to Hosho Sarah Noll, 1 hr.
Marimba 101 for Children Amy Stewart, 1 hr.

Workshop #2, Friday 1:00-3:00
Kutsinhira Development Erica Azim, 2 hr.
Beginning Marimba for Children Jaiaen Beck, 2 hr.
Advanced Marimba: Taireva Nathan Beck, 2 hr.
Mbira Singing: Dande Chris Berry, 2 hr.
Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Muti Wambuya Michael Breez, 2 hr.
Jiti Drumming Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.
Muchongoyo Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena, 1.5 hr.
Mbira & Singing Touch-up/Review: Bukatiende, Unozofa & Taireva Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.
Intermediate Hosho Farai Gezi, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Izwaiwo Kuchema Claire Jones, 2 hr.
Chemutengure Singing (Youth) Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.
Beginning Mbira: Kariga Mombe Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Beginning Shona Language Peter Masundire, 1.5 hr.
Intermediate Mbira-Style Marimba: Bukatiende Randy McIntosh, 2 hr.

Workshop #3, Friday 3:30-6:30
Introduction to Mbira Erica Azim, 2 hr.
Introduction to Marimba Michael Breez, 3 hr.
Intermediate Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kushaura Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.
Marimba Building: Sizing & Tuning Carl Dean, 3 hr.
Mbira & Marimba Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena, 2 hr.
Mbira Singing: Dindingwe Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.
Introduction to Hosho Mary Ellen Garrett, 1 hr.
Children Creating a Song on Marimbas & Other African Instruments Farai Gezi, 3 hr.
Getting Serious with Kapotso Stephen Golovnin, 3 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Isu Tauya Pano Claire Jones, 3 hr.
Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Chipembere Nhimutimu Forward Kwenda, 2 hr.
Advanced Mbira: Muroro Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Drumset to Accompany Marimbas and Zimbabwean Afro-Pop Bands Scott Mast, 2 hr.
Ndebele Culture and Traditions Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.

Workshop #4, Saturday 9:00-10:00
Advanced Tonga Drumming: Ngosi Chris Berry, 1 hr.
Intermediate Hosho Musekiwa Chingodza, 1 hr.
The Life and Times of Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Ambuya Beauler Dyoko with Peter Masundire, 1 hr.
Chihwerure Changu Tamba Tione on Marimbas for Children Farai Gezi, 1 hr.
Baya Wabaya Singing Forward Kwenda with Erica Azim, 1 hr.
Presentation: MaNyungwe Nyanga Music Joel Laviolette II, 1 hr.
Rural Life in Zimbabwe Today Cosmas Magaya & Jaiaen Beck, 1 hr.

Workshop #5, Saturday 1:00-3:00
Advanced Marimba: Nyama Musango Nathan Beck, 2 hr.
Beginning Marimba: Chigwaya Chris Berry, 2 hr.
Chemutengure Singing Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.
Translating Walking Into Dancing Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye, 2 hr.
Dine Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena, 2 hr.
Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Dindingwe Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.
Zimbabwean Marimbas: Across Cultures and Skill Levels Farai Gezi, 2 hr.
Mallet Technique Stephen Golovnin, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Wariga Mukono Claire Jones, 2 hr.
Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Nyama Musango Forward Kwenda, 2 hr.
Beginning Mbira Hosho Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.
Introduction to Matepe Mbira Joel Laviolette II, 2 hr.
Advanced Mbira: Rwakaenda Na Mambo Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Ingoma Ka Baba Singing Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.
Singing and Rhythm Games with Children Kelly Takunda Orphan, 1 hr.
Advanced Marimba: Torai Mapadza Sheree Seretse, 2 hr.

Workshop #6, Saturday 3:30-6:30
Advanced Marimba: Bangidza Huru Chris Berry, 3 hr.
Beginning Nyunga Nyunga Mbira Michael Breez, 2 hr.
Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kutsinhira Musekiwa Chingodza, 2 hr.
Games and Folktales for Children Lora Chiorah-Dye, 1.5 hr.
Intermediate/Advanced Mbira: Kabadza Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 2 hr.
Beginning Marimba: Technique Intro & Tina Sizinyoni Farai Gezi, 2.5 hr.
Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Ingubo Yami Larry Israel, 2.5 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Wariga Mukono Claire Jones, 2.5 hr.
Introduction to Hosho Forward Kwenda, 1 hr.
Introduction to Nyanga (Ngororombe) Music Joel Laviolette II, 2 hr.
Intermediate Mbira: Nyamaropa Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Intermediate Mbira-Style Marimba: Bukatiende Randy McIntosh, 3 hr.
Indlamu Warrior Dance Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.
Zimbabwean Choral Singing, the Voice, and the Body Kelly Takunda Orphan, 1.5 hr.

Workshop #7, Sunday 9:45-11:15
Mbakumba Drumming Chris Berry, 1.5 hr.
Beginning Hosho Julia Chigamba, 1 hr.
Family Mbira Dance Forward Kwenda, 1 hr.
Introduction to Nyanga (Ngororombe) Music Joel Laviolette II, 1.5 hr.
Shosholoza Singing Lucky Moyo, 1.5 hr.

Workshop #8, Sunday 12:30-2:30
Mbira Ear Training Singing Erica Azim, 1.5 hr.
Mbira Orchestra Chris Berry, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Variations I Michael Breez, 2 hr.
Flashy Hosho Tricks Musekiwa Chingodza, 1.5 hr.
Mbira Singing: Kabadza Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, 1.5 hr.
Preventing Physical Injuries Mary Ellen Garrett, 1.5 hr.
Mbongoro (Donkey) on Marimbas, Hosho & Ngoma Farai Gezi, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Izwaiwo Kuchema Claire Jones, 2 hr.
Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Forward Kwenda, 2 hr.
Intermediate Mbira: Mahororo Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Chitima Nditakure Tom Melkonian, 2 hr.
Amavila Gumboot Dance - Lazy People at Work Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.
Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Chiradza II Sheree Seretse, 2 hr.

Workshop #9, Sunday 4:30-6:30
Beginning Mbira for Children Erica Azim, 1.5 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Nzira re Nzo Chris Berry, 2 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Variations II Michael Breez, 2 hr.
Mbende Dance Julia Chigamba, 2 hr.
Intermediate Gandanga Mbira Forward Kwenda, 2 hr.
Intermediate Mbira Hosho Jennifer Kyker, 2 hr.
Beginning Mbira: Mukatiende Cosmas Magaya, 2 hr.
Beginning Shona Language Peter Masundire, 1.5 hr.
Intermediate Marimba: Chitima Nditakure Tom Melkonian, 2 hr.
Shosholoza Singing Lucky Moyo, 2 hr.
Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Rufaro Sheree Seretse, 2 hr.