Introduction to Mbira Hosho
Jennifer Kyker
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:00
Learn to play the style of hosho used with mbira.
Level: Introductory
Limit: 10
Materials: Bring hosho. Audio taping OK.

Introduction to Mbira Hosho
Forward Kwenda
#1 Fri. 10:15-11:15
Learn the basic hosho style used with mbira.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Limit: 10
Materials: Bring your own hosho. Audio taping OK.

Hosho with Ambuya
Beauler Dyoko
#6 Sat. 3:30-5:00
Beauler will teach mbira hosho and a variety of alternate styles. Hosho experience will be helpful but not necessary.
Level: All levels
Limit: 20
Materials: Bring hosho if you have them.

Beginning Hosho
Jennifer Kyker
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:00
This workshop will cover basic hosho technique for the tsaba, muchongoyo, and mbira hosho patterns, with special emphasis on mbira hosho. We will learn how to produce the desired sound quality for hosho playing, and how to hold a steady rhythm to accompany mbira or marimba music.
Level: Introductory/Beginning
Limit: 20
Materials: Bring hosho if possible. Audio taping OK.

Intermediate Mbira Hosho
Forward Kwenda
#7 Sun. 9:45-10:45
Learn kutsinhira mbira hosho: several cross-rhythms that a second hosho player may use while another person plays the usual kushaura mbira hosho pattern.
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 10
Materials: Bring your own hosho. Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Be proficient with the basic mbira hosho pattern.

Intermediate Mbira Hosho
Jennifer Kyker
#5 Sat. 1:00-2:00
This workshop is designed for people with a basic grasp of mbira hosho, but who wish to improve the sound or rhythmic quality of their playing. We will address specific concerns of workshop participants, with an emphasis on fitting together the hosho pattern with various mbira parts.
Level: Intermediate
Limit: 20
Materials: Bring hosho if possible. Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of and ability to play mbira hosho.

Flashy Hosho Tricks
Musekiwa Chingodza
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:00
Last year’s flashy hosho tricks workshop was so popular it is being offered again this year! We will cover several different variations for the standard mbira hosho pattern. Come learn how to spice up your hosho playing, whether to accompany mbira or marimba music.
Level: Advanced
Limit: 15
Materials: Bring hosho if possible. Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Participants must be very competent and comfortable with mbira-style hosho.