Shosholoza — Ndebele Mbube Song
Lucky Moyo
#2 Fri. 1:00-3:00
After sharing the vowels, pronunciations of words, and the bits that make up the imbube isicathamiya harmonies, I will teach the singing for Shosholoza, along with movement.
Level: All levels
Limit: 30
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.

Zimbabwe Choral Singing: The Voice & The Body
Kelly Orphan
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:30
Start with vocal warm-ups and light vocal/body percussion, then dive into Shona and Ndebele choral music. Be challenged rhythmically and have fun! (Opportunity to perform at Zimfest.)
Level: All levels
Limit: 50
Materials: Wear comfortable clothing. Audio/video taping OK.
Prerequisite: Willingness to try. Be prepared to sing!

Mbira Ear Training Singing
Erica Azim
#7 Sun. 9:45-11:15
Learn to hear mbira in a Shona way through singing what the mbira is playing.
Level: Introductory
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping recommended.

Gotokoto Singing
Forward Kwenda & Erica Azim
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
Gotokoto is a large hornbill bird. Learn two singing parts and handclapping to this traditional Shona song sung at ceremonies.
Level: Introductory
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping recommended.

Mhondoro Dzinonwa Singing
Forward Kwenda & Erica Azim
#6 Sat. 3:30-4:30
Learn two singing parts and handclapping to “The Spirit Lions Drink,” a traditional Shona song sung at ceremonies.
Level: Introductory
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Audio taping recommended.

Singing/Ngoma: Kachembere Kawira Mugoronga
Beauler Dyoko
#4 Sat. 9:00-10:00
Beauler will teach singing, drumming, and hosho parts to this song about an old lady who fell in the drain.
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Bring drums and hosho if you have them.

Singing/Ngoma: Nyamufukudza
Beauler Dyoko
#2 Fri. 1:00-3:00
Beauler will teach singing, drumming, and hosho parts to this song about Chief Nyamufukudza, whose followers are saying, “Hit the drum and let’s go!”
Level: All levels
Limit: Unlimited
Materials: Bring drums and hosho if you have them.

Todzungaira Singing
Musekiwa Chingodza
#9 Sun. 4:30-6:00
This class will introduce several common singing lines for the song Todzungaira. This unusual song has many beautiful and moving vocal lines which complement the mbira parts whether played on gandanga or nyamaropa tuning.
Level: All levels
Limit: 30
Materials: Audio taping OK.

Zimbabwean Makwayera Choral Singing
Sheasby Matiure
#1 Fri. 10:15-11:45 (1 1/2 hours)
#5 Sat. 1:00-3:00 (2 hours)
#8 Sun. 12:30-2:30 (2 hours)
This class will introduce contemporary choral music of Zimbabwe, including gospel and traditional music in both Shona and Ndebele. Makwayera (“choir”) is an African style of choral singing that native Zimbabweans developed by combining elements of their traditional vocal music with the western four-part harmony brought to the region by missionaries. Note: The Friday session, 1 1/2 hours long, will cover different material than the two-hour Saturday and Sunday sessions.
Level: All levels
Limit: 40
Materials: Audio taping OK.
Prerequisite: Choral singing experience is helpful, but not needed.

Sithi Amen: Singing Only
Maria Minaar
#5 Sat. 1:00-1:30, then 2:30-3:00
Sithi Amen is a well-known Ndebele church song from Zimbabwe. Those who register for this singing-only class will spend the first 30 minutes of the two-hour session learning vocals in four-part harmony. After an hour of marimba instruction, we will combine the singing with the marimba parts for the final 30 minutes. Make yourself available for the full two hours, but pay for only one hour of instruction. If you wish to learn the marimba parts as well, register and pay for the full two-hour workshop Sithi Amen: Marimbas with Singing (see Marimba).
Level: All levels
Limit: 12
Materials: Audio/video taping OK.
Prerequisite: Some part-singing experience is helpful, but not necessary.

Chamutengure for Youth — Singing
Jennifer Kyker
#2 Fri. 1:00-2:00
See Children & Family.

Dance/Singing/Ngoma: Jiti
Musekiwa Chingodza
#2 Fri. 1:00-3:00
See Dance.

Chidzimba Singing and Ngoma
Musekiwa Chingodza
#3 Fri. 3:30-5:30
See Drumming.