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Welcome to the registration guide for the sixth Zimbabwean Music Festival. This gathering and celebration brings together an international community of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music. This year's Festival, the first ever in Canada, will be held in Victoria, British Columbia, on May 16, 17 and 18 at the University of Victoria. The Festival spans three days and nights of concerts and workshops surrounded by a weekend village market. Daytime and evening concerts will showcase numerous performers ranging across the musical spectrum of Zimbabwean music, from the deeply traditional to the jumping electric guitar driven dance grooves of more recent years. Saturday will feature a Pungwe-style jamboree from noon to midnight, right in the heart of our festival village. Workshops offered this year include mbira, chipendani, drumming, marimba, dancing, singing, hosho, storytelling, gumboot dancing, instrument building and repair, as well as presentations on different aspects of Zimbabwean culture and music. Workshops are participatory - you learn by doing. Village Meetings convene daily for discussion of issues which affect our community. Local merchants, in conjunction with exhibitors from afar will be set up in our Market throughout the weekend, selling fresh produce, clothing, crafts, instruments and recordings. There will be a community African Dinner (for both vegetarian and meat eaters) on Friday evening, and food will be available on an informal basis from booths, shops and cafeteria throughout the weekend. Options for Housing and Childcare are available. The Festival Village will be set up in and around the Student Union Building (SUB) at the University, where workshops, concerts and accommodation are all within easy walking distance. The village of Cadboro Bay, with its shops, pub and adjacent park and beach is a ten minute walk from the festival site. Many of the participants at the Festival are North Americans who can trace their involvement in Zimbabwean music back to one man - Dr. Dumisani Maraire. Dumi inspired an incredible interest and passion in the music of his culture during his residency in Seattle from 1968 to 1990. He taught a generation of students who have since passed their knowledge along to hundreds of others. For many this music is life-enhancing, for some, life-changing. Through this music we have formed new and vital connections. We are now a vibrant community linked to the music, culture and people of Zimbabwe, and much of the credit for this is Dr. Maraire's. We are, therefore, pleased and honoured to announce Dumi's participation in this year's festival. Dr. Maraire will be the first Zimbabwean artist brought to the Festival under the newly established Mai Chi Bursary, completing a circle he started 28 years ago. In this registration guide you will find two schedules of events (one summarized, the other detailed), descriptions of each of the community events and workshops, and brief biographies of the workshop teachers. If you plan to attend, look this page over carefully, then obtain, fill out and send in your registration application. Workshops fill up quickly, so the sooner you register the more likely you are to get into the workshops you want. Until May ... |
Notes about this year's Festival
Zimbabwean Teachers and Performers
At the time of publication (March 23), the following teachers and performers from Zimbabwe have confirmed verbally their intention to be at the Festival: Dr. Dumisani Maraire, Benita Tarupiwa and Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu.Black Umfolosi will be traveling from Seattle to Calgary and we are hoping they will join us on Sunday evening.
The Registration Process
Observer status has been dropped. We have tried to offer enough workshop spaces for everyone to participate. For special circumstances please inquire.We will be trying a different registration format. Registration Forms should not be mailed before April 16th. If we receive your form and it is postmarked before April 16th it will be received as if it was postmarked on April 16th. PLEASE help us out by waiting until...April 16th to mail in your Registration Form. Forms will be processed based on the postmark date and then by luck of the draw.
If you would like confirmation that your form and money was received include a self-addressed postcard (with NO postage) when you mail in your Registration Form and we will send it to you confirming that everything was received. This is cheaper and easier for us than a phone call, so please take the time to do this rather then phoning.
For additional information regarding registration, see Registration & Fees.
The Weekend Schedule
In trying to offer more performance time per band, the 12 hour pungwe was born. From 12 noon to 12 midnight on Saturday we will dance the hours away amongst the Village Market hustle & bustle.On Saturday, happening at the same time but independently of the pungwe, two new Festival offerings will also be taking place:
Drop-in workshops - 1 hr introductory workshops open to everyone. Sign up on-site beginning Saturday morning at 9 am on a first-come first-served basis. Fees: $5 Cdn per workshop.
Adjudication sessions - An opportunity for bands to spend one-on-one time with a teacher. The objective is for the teacher to praise the strengths of the piece being played, to comment on performance style and finally to offer suggestions for improvement. Bands should come prepared to present 1 - 3 songs. The fees for a 1 hour private session will be $52 Cdn. Teachers available for adjudication are Claire Jones, Larry Israel, Michael Breez and Sheree Seretse.
Teacher's Notice Board
In the registration area you can find a listing of teachers available to teach individual and group lessons during and after the Festival. Call the Festival office for more information about pre-Festival workshops.Meals
A community African Dinner will take place on Friday evening in the Multipurpose room of the Student Union Building. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals will be prepared and served by the local African community. Price: $7 CdnVillage Meetings
We would like to welcome EVERYONE to the Village Meetings, an important part of this year's Festival, which will gather daily to discuss issues that affect our community. Friday's Village Meeting will focus on the community at present, how we see ourselves evolving, positive projects to set in motion, and ways in which to bring the entire community closer together. At the end of this meeting there may be some obvious directions for these group discussions to take. Some suggested topics for Saturday and Sunday meetings include: band dynamics, traveling in Zimbabwe, and how best to support and guide our North American teachers. We encourage people new to the Zimbabwean music world, as well as the veterans, honoured teachers and experienced performers to share their views and do any research beforehand that might add to these areas of interest.
*Village Meetings will be facilitated.Village Market
If you would like more information about being a vendor at the Village Market please indicate on your Registration Form and we will send you an info package.A Note To Our Neighbours South of the 49th Parallel
This year's Festival may have you talking with folks who speak in a foreign dialect, dealing with a different, colourful currency and looking up some strange words you may not find in your dictionary. Here are a few tips to help out along the way...$1 US = $1.30 Cdn (approximately)
Billet means staying at someone's home at no charge
A Canadian "eh" is the equivalent to an American "huh"
Canadians pronounce Z "zed" while Americans say "zee"
Postal code = zip code
Province = stateAt The Border- Entry Into Canada from the US
Although you do not require a passport or Visa to be admitted to Canada, you should carry some picture identification papers showing your citizenship.Persons under 18 years of age who are not accompanied by their parents should bring a letter from a parent or guardian giving permission to travel to Canada.
Erica and Forward's Tour & Mbira Camps
Erica Kundidzora Azim and Forward Kwenda will be touring the Eastern United States during May. Her presence will be missed at this year's Festival. Just to let you know...there are still spaces available at mbira camp. Erica and Forward are also available for individual lessons and group workshops - your place or theirs. Call for more information. Phone: (510) 548-6053; Email: upenyu@aol.com [email address no longer active --ed.].We greatfully acknowledge support from OXFAM-Canada, ORAP-Zimbabwe (Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress), CFUV 102 FM Radio, the Martlet, and all the volunteers who got us this far.
The 1997 Zimbabwean Music Festival Planning Committee would like to acknowledge those who have come before us. To all of the people who have taught, performed, organized and attended Festivals and, of course, to the people of Zimbabwe who have inspired us all, our heartfelt thanks.
Schedule of Events (summary)
Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15, 1997 Pre-Festival Workshops Friday, May 16, 1997 8:30 - 10:00 Registration 10:00 - noon Workshops noon - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 3:00 Workshops 3:15 - 5:15 Workshops 5:30 - 6:30 Evening Village Meeting 6:45 - 7:45 Dinner catered by Victoria African Community 8:00 - 1:00 Concert Saturday, May 17, 1997 8:00 - 9:00 Registration 9:00 - 11:00 Workshops 11:00 - noon Afternoon Village Meeting noon - midn. Pungwe: 12 hours of Music 1:00 - 5:00 Drop-In Workshops (no pre-registration required) 1:00 - 5:00 Adjudication Sessions Sunday, May 18, 1997 9:00 - 10:30 Morning Village Meeting 11:00 - 12:30 Workshops 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch with Music 1:30 - 3:30 Workshops 4:00 - 6:00 Music @ Market 7:30 - 9:00 Closing of the Festival 9:00 - midn. Concert
- University of Victoria Student Union Building -
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FRIDAY NIGHT
CONCERT Friday, May 16, 1997 8:00 pm - 1:00 am |
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Dumisani "Dumi" Maraire Benita Tarupiwa Russ Landers Tatenda Chris Berry & Sydney Maratu Cruzanga Marimba Zanga Zanga |
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SATURDAY OUTDOOR STAGE LINE-UP Saturday, May 17, 1997 Noon (Free!) |
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The Low-Flying Knobs Marysville Marimba Ensemble Limpopo Shungu Chiedza Marimba Ensemble Coeur d'Alene Marimba Band MLC Marimba Kukuva Marimba Village Spirit |
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SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT Saturday, May 17, 1997 7:00 pm - midnight |
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Mahonyera Kwayedza Dandaro Neck of the Woods & Sydney Maratu Musasa Marimba Ensemble Dumi & Friends Muchadura Anzanga Marimba Ensemble |
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SUNDAY OUTDOOR STAGE LINE-UP Sunday, May 18, 1997 4:00 pm (Free!) |
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Yesango! Lora and Sukutai Marimba & Dance Ensemble Panjea Surprise Guest (to be announced) |
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SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Sunday, May 18, 1997 9:00 pm - midnight |
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Anzanga Marimba Ensemble Black Umfolosi Marimba Muzuva |
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Concert Ticket Prices: $10 (Cdn) per evening concert ($4 children 6-12) or $25 (Cdn) for all 3 evening concerts |
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Workshop Descriptions
(Registration Required)
PRE FESTIVAL WORKSHOPSIntermediate Mbira on Marimba
Stephen Golovnin May 14 & 15
Two 3 hour evenings devoted to learning a marimba arrangement of an mbira piece. The piece will be presented in small ensemble arrangement (2, 3, or 4 parts) as well as full ensemble. Alternate modal arrangements will be explored and variations and interplay between parts will be developed.
Level: intermediate
Experience required: two years playing marimba
Class limit: 12 participantsMarimba Building/Mbira Building
Stephen Golovnin May 12 to 15
Stephen is setting up shop in Victoria for anyone wishing to build their marimba or mbira under his supervision. Materials are to be purchased separately by workshop attendees. For information, cost and to register, contact Stephen at (206) 547-8130.
FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS
MBIRA
Advanced Nyunga Nyunga Mbira
Dumisani Maraire Fri. 1-3pm
Advanced techniques and development of Nyunga Nyunga pieces, along with singing, will be offered in this workshop.
Level: Advanced Nyunga Nyunga players
Class limit: 12 participants
Bring your mbiraMbira Basics: the dzaVadzimu explained
Sydney Maratu Sun. 1:30-3:30pm
This workshop will focus on the instrument and it's keys. Some insights will be offered so you can begin to understand this ancient instrument of Zimbabwe. We will also explore how to get different sounds for the mbira as well as feeling and hearing the rhythm of it's music.
Level: Sydney will group people by their individual levels and work with them accordingly.
*Bring your mbira
Class limit: 10 participantsInspired Mbira dzaVadzimu
Sydney Maratu Sun. 11-12:30pm
Play the high notes and variations of lead lines. Explore the "how to's" of improvisation. Time permitting we may learn a new song.
Level: Sydney will group people by their individual levels and work with them accordingly
Class limit: 10 participants
*Bring your mbiraHow to play Mbira dzaVadzimu
Introductory, Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Workshops
Benita Tarupiwa (lengths vary)
The workshop people will be free to decide on which song they would like to learn as I will play them some of the mbira songs.
Class limit: 8 participants
*Bring your mbiraIntermediate Mbira dzaVadzimu: Two new versions of Kariga Mombe
Jennifer Kyker Sat. 9-11am
Learn two new versions of Kariga Mombe, played by the Chingodza family in Zimbabwe and new to the North American Shona music community. Get excited again about Kariga Mombe! Surprise your friends by playing two very different kushaura parts on this song.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Experience required: at least three years experience playing mbira, must be comfortable playing kushaura on at least 6 songs
Class limit: 10 participants
*Bring your mbiraAdvanced Mbira dzaVadzimu: Pasimpindu
Gwen Toevs Fri. 3:15-5:15pm; Sat. 9-11am
This class will learn a version of Pasimpindu as composed and taught to Gwen by Tute Chigamba. Gwen will be teaching the kushaura and three singing lines on Gandanga.
Level: advanced
Experience required: three years exposure to Zimbabwean music. Should be comfortable on mbira.
Class limit: 8 participants
*Bring your high-tuned Gandanga
MARIMBA
Beginner Marimba Workshop
Michael Breez Fri. 10-Noon
This workshop, for musicians and non-musician alike, will explore the basic concepts of Shona music played on marimba as passed down by Dr. Dumisani Maraire. We will also explore the concepts of community and group mind as they relate to music. Level: beginning Experience required: none Class limit: 15 participantsCreating Community Music: Marimba for Everyone!
Neck of the Woods Marimba Band Fri. 1-3pm
A marimba class for people who have never played marimba, or perhaps any instrument before. Come learn about the instruments, learn a marimba song and play music in a group. For people 2 years to 102!
Level: beginning
Experience required: none
Class limit: 12 participantsFarai Gezi's Backyard Style Marimba
Dean Samuel and Ted Wright Fri. 1-3pm
Learn a Chopi song, "Dumbala Masaisai," as taught to Marimba Muzuva during their stay in Zimbabwe.
Level: intermediate
Experience required: 2 years experience playing marimba
Class limit: 12 participantsIntermediate/ Advance Marimba
Sydney Maratu Fri. 10-Noon
We will begin to learn how to hear the rhythm and the interlocking of different parts; we will progress from hearing a piece on mbira--to singing the lines--to playing the marimba.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Class limit: 12 participantsIntermediate Marimba: Murewa style
Chris "Murewa" Berry and Rujeko Dumbutshena Fri. 1:30-5pm
An introduction to the Murewa style of marimba playing that incorporates complex polyrhythmic elements while adhering to the ancient melodies and songs of the mbira.
Level: intermediate
Experience required: good sense of rhythm; one or two years experience on marimba.
Class limit: 14 participantsAdvanced Marimba: Manhanga Kutapira
Paul Tendai Mataruse Fri. 10-Noon; 3:15-5:15; Sat. 9-11am
A song for 7 marimbas plus hosho, Manhanga Kutapira combines the vibes from the cultural "Jiti" dance gatherings with the unique descriptive lyrics of the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe. This song talks about how a farmer calls on his neighbours to come and enjoy the sweet manhanga (pumpkins) he has
harvested from his crop.
Level: advanced
Experience required: 2 years playing
Class limit: 13 participantsResponding to Lead/Enlivening Pieces
Michael Breez Sun. 11-12:30pm
In this workshop we will explore in depth the Shona musical concepts of 'Leader and Response.' We will explore different kinds of variations and how to most appropriately use them in an ensemble setting. In other words, we will begin to learn how to communicate through music.
Level: intermediate/advanced only
Experience required: At least 3 years playing experience in an ensemble
Class limit: 10 participantsLead Development
Michael Breez Fri. 3:15-5:15
In this workshop we will explore the role of the lead as a 'story' of a piece or song. We will learn how to create an interesting and exciting story. We will also explore different lead techniques that can be used to enliven the story.
Level: intermediate/advanced only
Experience required: Must have a comfortable working knowledge of the leads on the following pieces: Zomba, Chemwaenyera, Kapotso and Warigamukono.
Class limit: 8 participantsMarimba Mallet Technique
Stephen Golovnin Fri. 1-2pm
How to approach marimba with the intent of a) not hurting yourself and b) obtaining the loudest and clearest sound with minimal effort. Several exercises to enhance technique will be taught.
Level: all
Experience required: none
Class limit: 20 participants
Traditional and Modern Shona Singing
Chris "Murewa" Berry Sun. 1:30-3:30pm
We will learn Chimurenga songs, singing to accompanying mbira and marimba, as well as looking into the adaptations modern singing has taken on to address modernization. In addition, if time permits, we might experiment with using the fundamentals of a Shona song to create and compose our own song that might speak to our own unique situations.
Level: all
Experience required: none
Class limit: 45 participantsShona Singing: New Singing on Taireva
Jennifer Kyker Sun. 11-Noon
Learn new lyrics to Taireva and their meaning. These lyrics are beautiful and a bit rhythmically challenging, great for anyone who likes to play Taireva and would like to expand their knowledge of the song.
Level: advanced
Experience required: open to anyone with a basic knowledge of the song Taireva, either through mbira or marimba.
Class limit: 15 participantsChoral Singing
Kelly Orphan Fri. 1-2:30pm
Kelly will teach choral songs from Ndebele &/or Shona culture.
Level: intermediate
Experience required: Have knowledge of 4 part harmony and be able to stay in tune.
Class limit: 30 participants
DRUMMING
Drumming with Mbira
Sydney Maratu Fri. 1-2pm
This workshop will cover: position of hands to create different supporting sounds, appropriate volume so as not to be overwhelming and Shona rhythms for accompanying mbira music.
Level: intermediate
Class limit: 30 participants
Bring your drums.Beginning and Intermediate Shona Drumming
Chris "Murewa" Berry Sun. 11-12:30
We will explore the different styles of drumming used at the bira ceremony by the Shona people.
Level: beginning/intermediate
Experience required: none
Class limit: 20 participants
Bring your drums.Advanced maKorekore Drumming
Chris "Murewa" Berry Sat. 9-11am
The maKorekore (a subclan of the Shona people) have a very exciting and unique style of drumming. We will be learning some of their traditional rhythms.
Level: advanced
Experience required: a thorough understanding of hand drum technique, as well as a comfortable understanding of African polyrhythm. This class will be challenging!
Class limit: 20 participants
Bring your drums
HOSHO
Beginning Hosho with Mbira
Sarah Noll Sat. 9-10; Sun. 1:30-2:30pm
Through listening and practice, improve your skill playing hosho, making it the driving force in the music and dance.
Level: beginner
Experience required: none
Class limit: 20 participants
Bring a pair of hosho; earplugs recommendedIntermediate/Advance Hosho with Mbira
Sarah Noll Sun. 11-Noon
Through listening and practice, improve your skill playing hosho, making it the driving force in the music and dance.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Experience required: ability to keep a steady pattern going with mbira players.
Class limit: 20 participants
Bring a pair of hosho; earplugs recommendedHosho: Popping Corn ~ ~ Flowing Water
Sydney Maratu Fri. 3:15-5:15pm
From the sound of "popping corn" to that sound of "flowing water," learn to make sure that the hosho rhythm you are playing has the right fit to drive the music around you. Variations will be covered as well as moving our bodies as we play hosho!
Level:intermediate
Experience required: can keep a steady pattern with mbira
Class limit: 30 participants with your own hosho. Earplugs recommended.
CHIPENDANI
Introduction to Chipendani
Russ Landers Sat. 9-10:30am
Experience the elements of playing chipendani, a one-stringed mouth bow. We will learn the basics of plucking, overtones and singing and try them out on the song Ndabayirwa Chuma Changu. A few instruments will be available for participants to share during the workshop. If you can bring one, please call Russ in advance at (510) 763-1722.
Level: introductory
Experience required: none
Class limit: 12 participants
African Dance
Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye Sun. 11-12:30pm
Lora will teach some different dance steps from different tribes in Zimbabwe. Also a warm up and cool down, and some different steps from other parts of Africa.
Level: all
Experience required: you are used to movement
Wear comfortable clothes
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room sizeWomen in Dance Workshops: ~ Birthing Dances ~ Wedding Dances ~ Rain Dances ~ Indlamu & Other Dances
Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu (2-4hrs)
Jabu specializes in teaching Women's dances which include a variety of styles with emphasis on dances from Southern and Eastern Zimbabwe. Costume making to suit special dances may be covered, if time permits and there is interest.
Level: introductory/beginning
Experience required: none
Class limit: 25 participantsMbira Dance
Kelly Takunda Orphan Sun. 11-12:30pm
I will teach various steps of dancing to mbira music including some Shangara steps using leg rattles. We will dance to live mbira music and hosho.
Level: introductory
Experience required: none
Class limit: 20 participants
Wear comfortable clothes; bring leg rattles (magaves) if you have them.Zimbabwean Drumming & Dance
Kelly Takunda Orphan Fri. 3:15-5:15; Sat. 9-11am
Learn an entire drum and dance choreography from the Shona culture. Possible dances to be taught: Mbacumba, Mhande, Amajukwa, Jaka or mbira dance.
Level: beginning
Experience required: some dance experience
Class limit: 20 participants
Wear comfortable clothes; bring leg rattles (magaves) if you have them; drums.Shona and maKorekore Dance
Rujeko Dumbutshena Sat. 9-11am
We will learn new styles for the traditional Zezuru hosho and mbira (minanzi), as well as Korekore dance (i.e. Mafua, Jekunje, and Jiti all maKorekore style).
Level: all
Experience required: none
Class limit: 50 participants
Students must wear loose unrestricted clothingGumboot Dancing
Sherry Kirkvold Fri. 1-2:30pm
Gumboot dancing originated in the gold mines of Southern Africa, and is found in Zimbabwe. It consists of rhythmical stomps & slaps, along with vocalizations. Fun and energetic, gumboot dancing is finding a new home on the West Coast everyone has gumboots! Sherry will teach a dance brought to Canada by Themba Kunene.
Level: beginning
Experience required: none
Class limit: 30 participants
Participants should bring gumboots/rubber boots (deck boots will also work)Gumboot Dancing
Ted Wright Fri. 3:15-4:45pm
* See above
Level: beginning
Experience required: none
Class limit: 25 participants
Participants should bring gumboots/rubber boots (deck boots will also work)
PRESENTATIONS,
LECTURES &
DISCUSSIONS
Present Development in Pasichigare Music in Zimbabwe
Dumisani Maraire Fri. 3:15-5:15pm
Pasichigare, an important and interesting musical era in Zimbabwean history, will be explored in its present day development.
Lecture format.
Level: of interest to everyone
Experience required: none
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room sizeShona Music Texture
Dumisani Maraire Sun. 1:30-3:30pm
Dumi will analyze Shona music through the 'textural' components of pieces (rhythm, melody, harmony) and how these components are blended to create the entire presentation of a piece or song. This workshop will explore the heart of Shona music and is highly recommended for advanced players
wishing to play, arrange, or compose music in a Shona style.
Lecture format with examples.
Level: advanced marimba players
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room sizeAdvice for Bands on Recording
Dumisani Maraire Sat. 9-11am
Lecture discussion based on evaluations of CDs produced by some North American bands. This workshop will be of interest to those considering further recordings or groups who would like to put out their first recording.
Level: everyone
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room sizeBeyond Marimba & Mbira: Musical Instruments of Zimbabwe Slide Show
Claire Jones Sun. 11-12:30
A slide show presentation of instrument makers, performers, and their instruments. Commentary with lots of anecdotes and taped excerpts. This show will essentially be the same as Claire gave at the 1995 Festival in Seattle.
Level: everyone
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room size.Mbira Music and the Bira Ceremony
Chris "Murewa" Berry Fri. 10-Noon
We will discuss the role of mbira music in the bira ceremony. An overview of the ceremony will be presented as well discussion on the contact with the ancestors, and other realms. These issues are fundamental to the purpose and importance of Shona music.
Level: everyone
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room size.Acoustics of Music AS OFFERED AT '95 FESTIVAL
Stephen Golovnin Fri. 10-11am
An introduction to the acoustical science of sound. Fundamentals of sound production, tuning theory, and musical instrument design. Geared toward the musical instrument builder or musician who wants a greater understanding of the acoustical element of their craft.
Level: all
Experience required: none
Class limit: 20 participantsHow to be Part of a Headless Group: The Story From Our Neck of the Woods
Neck of the Woods Marimba Fri. 10-11:30
Creating and maintaining a Marimba ensemble without a Director or resident Teacher. Creating community through music, exploring communication that fosters respect, deep listening, team work and beautiful music.
Level: any and all
Experience required: none
Class limit: unlimited participants based on room sizeEliminating Racism: A workshop for White People
Russ Landers Fri. 10-3pm
All of us would love to live in a world without racism. Although we did not create it, we can often feel that we are stuck with it. Racism messes up our lives whether we notice it everyday or we aren't aware of it at all. We can dismantle racism and free each other to have better lives. Because of the different roles that racism forces upon people of color, white people and people of mixed heritage, each have different kinds of work to do to eliminate and recover from racism. Some of this work can be done most effectively by meeting separately. For this workshop, I strongly encourage all white people attending the ZMF97 to join me for an afternoon of fun and this immensely important work. Our day will include:
(1) how we've benefited from and been hurt by oppression based on skin color
(2) taking pride in ourselves as white people
(3) next steps to a liberated music community and world
For more information, questions or concerns please contact me, Russ Landers at (510) 763-1722; email at LanderNoll@aol.com; mail at 3018 Brook St., Oakland CA 94611.
INSTRUMENT BUILDING
& REPAIRMallet Making
Stephen Golovnin Sat. 9-11am
A hands-on, make your own custom set of mallets type of workshop. Various densities and thicknesses of neoprene will be available as well as wooden handles and necessary tools. Some time will be spent going over the whys and wherefores of stick lengths, rubber hardness and methods of attachment. 2 or 3 pairs may be accommodated, time allowing.
Level: all
Experience required: none
Class limit: 15 participants
Material Fee: $11 Cdn for Bass/Baritone and $8 Cdn for Soprano/Tenor mallets. *Please pay in class.Marimba Tuning
Stephen Golovnin Sun. 1:30-3:30pm
A class on all sorts of fun approaches to tuning marimba notes. Once the basics are out of the way, we will delve way deep into overtones, the whys, wheres, what ifs and how not tos. Right before your eyes will be a live demonstration of a piece of wood being transformed, as if by magic, into a well tuned marimba note.
Level: all
Class limit: 25 participantsMaking Your Own Hosho
MyLinda King Sun. 11-3pm
Participants will receive hands-on instruction in making your own pair of hosho from raw, dried gourds. Activities will include scrubbing the exteriors, drilling a cork hole, cleaning out the insides, carving corks and optional decorating with a wood burner and dremel. A video will also be shown and advice given on growing and drying your own gourds. Each participant will be supplied with two gourds, corks, hota seeds if avail able (popcorn if not), and a few maranka seeds.
Additional $15 supply fee to be paid to teacher.
Level: introductory
Experience required: none
Class limit: 15 participants
Bring a sharp paring knife.
CHILDREN
Children's Games
Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye Sun. 1:30-2:30pm
Lora will teach some games that have some singing and movements. For all ages.
Level: introductory
Experience required: none
Class limit: 25 participantsPLEASE NOTE: Children may participate in any Festival workshops for which they have the required experience (just like adults).
STORYTELLING
Storytelling: A Taste of Magic on an African Theme
Najema Shtull Sun. 11-12:30; 1:30-3:00pm
You will be led gently and painlessly into the world of telling. Our time together will include movement, music, listening, laughter, rediscovering your imagination and of course storytelling. Come as you are, no paper, no pencil.
Level: all
Experience required: none
This will be 100% participatory!
Class limit: 65 participants
Workshop Schedule (by day & time)
- Pre-Festival Workshops - May 14 & 15 Int. Mbira Music on Marimba Stephen Golovnin 6hrs May 12 - 15 Marimba/Mbira Building Stephen Golovnin - Friday, May 16, 1997 - 8:30 - 10:00 Registration 10:00 Intermediate Marimba Sydney Maratu 2hrs Beginner Marimba Michael Breez 2hrs Advanced Marimba Paul Mataruse 2hrs Eliminating Racism Russ Landers 4hrs w/lunch break (10am-3pm) Acoustics of Music Stephen Golovnin 1hr Discussion & Sharing Neck of the Woods 1.5hrs Advanced Mbira #1 Benita Tarupiwa 2hrs Mbira Music & Bira Ceremony Chris Berry 2hrs Birthing Dance Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu 2hrs noon - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 Intermediate Marimba Chris & Rujeko 3hrs (1:30-5:00) Int. Marimba Farai Gezi's Bkyd Ted & Dean 2hrs Beginner Marimba Neck of the Woods 2hrs Mallet Technique Stephen Golovnin 1hr Beginner Gumboot Dancing Sherry Kirkvold 1.5hrs Advanced Nyunga Nyunga Dumisani Maraire 2hrs Advanced Mbira #2 Benita Tarupiwa 2hrs Choral Singing Kelly Orphan 1.5hrs Drumming w/ Mbira Sydney Maratu 1hr 3:15 Int./Adv. Marimba: Lead Dev. Michael Breez 2hrs Advanced Marimba Paul Mataruse 2hrs Advanced Mbira Gwen Toevs 2hrs Beginner Mbira Benita Tarupiwa 2hrs Beginner Gumboot Dancing Ted Wright 1.5hrs Drum & Dance Kelly Orphan 2hrs Wedding Dance Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu 2hrs Pasichigare Lecture Dumisani Maraire 2hrs Popcorn & Waterflow Hosho Sydney Maratu 1hr 5:30 - 6:30 Evening Village Meeting 6:45 - 7:45 Dinner catered by Victoria African Community 8:00 - 1:00 Concert - Saturday, May 17, 1997 - 8:00 - 9:00 Registration 9:00 Advanced Marimba Paul Mataruse 2hrs Mallet Making Stephen Golovnin 2hrs Intermediate Mbira Benita Tarupiwa 2hrs Int./Adv. Mbira Jennifer Kyker 1.5hrs Advanced Mbira Gwen Toevs 2hrs Intro to Chipendani Russ Landers 1.5hrs Advanced Drumming Chris Berry 2hrs Beginner Dance Rujeko Dumbutshena 2hrs Rain Dance Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu 2hrs Beginner Drum & Dance Kelly Orphan 2hrs Advice for Bands on Recording Dumisani Maraire 2hrs Beginner Hosho with Mbira Sarah Noll 1hr Advanced Marimba Sydney Maratu 2hrs 11:00 - noon Afternoon Village Meeting noon - midnight Pungwe: 12 hours of Music 1:00 - 5:00 Drop-In Workshops (no pre-registration required) Adjudication Sessions - Sunday, May 18, 1997 - 9:00 - 10:30 Morning Village Meeting 11:00 Beg./Int. Drumming Chris Berry 1.5hrs Hosho Making MyLinda King 3hrs Int./Adv. Hosho Sarah Noll 1hr Int./Adv. Marimba: Resp. to Lead Michael Breez 1.5hrs Inspired Mbira Improvisation Sydney Maratu 1.5hrs Introductory Mbira Benita Tarupiwa 1.5hrs Beginner Dance Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye 1.5hrs Storytelling Najema Shtull 1.5hrs Indlamu Dance & Costume Making Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu 3hrs Advanced Shona Singing Jennifer Kyker 1hr Mbira Dance Kelly Orphan 1.5hrs Beyond Marimba & Mbira Slideshow Claire Jones 1.5hrs 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch with Music 1:30 Singing Chris Berry 2hrs Storytelling Najema Shtull 1.5hrs Children's Games Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye 1hr Marimba Tuning Stephen Golovnin 2hrs Beginner Hosho Sarah Noll 1hr Beginner Mbira Benita Tarupiwa 1.5hrs Shona Music Texture Dumisani Maraire 2hrs Mbira Basics Sydney Maratu 2hrs 4:00 - 6:00 Music @ Market 7:30 - 9:00 Closing of the Festival 9:00 - midnight Concert
Workshop Teachers
"No ray of sunshine is ever lost, but the green which it awakens into existence needs time to sprout. And it is not always granted for the sower to see the harvest. All work that is worth doing is done in faith." - Source unknown.
Bajabulile Zikalala-Ndlovu specializes in teaching Women's dances which include a variety of styles, with an emphasis on dances from Southern and Eastern Zimbabwe. She lives in Bulawayo, and is working to improve the standard of performing arts in Zimbabwe, especially for women.
Benita Tarupiwa was born in 1971 in Mhondoro, Zimbabwe and now lives in Harare. She started playing mbira when she was four years old. She has her own group known as Negombwe Mbira Group and is planning on releasing a CD.
Chris "Murewa" Berry has spent the past nine years studying, touring, and performing in Africa and the U.S. He has collaborated, choreographed, and performed with the National Ballet of Zimbabwe, the National Dance Company of Mozambique, Ballet du Congo, and Black Umfolosi. Chris now resides in New Mexico, where he uses his knowledge of Shona language and traditional music to inspire and teach others. His group Panjea, has just released a CD.
Claire Jones studied and performed Shona music with Dumisani Maraire from 1976 through 1982, and began teaching marimba and mbira in 1983. She lived in Zimbabwe from 1985 until 1990, where she performed mbira with Mhuri yekwa Muchena and taught marimba in the schools. Claire returned to Seattle in 1990, where she was a performing member of Kutamba and Musango marimba bands. She is currently playing in the mbira group Mahonyera, and is a teacher of mbira and marimba.
Dean Samuel is a founding member of Marimba Muzuva and has been playing marimba since 1992. In 1994 he traveled with Muzuva to Zimbabwe where they studied marimba with Farai Gezi. Dean also studied mbira in Zimbabwe with Musa Chihota and Lovett Paradzai.
Dr. Dumisani Maraire taught and performed Shona marimba music, Nyunga Nyunga, singing, drumming and dance in Seattle from 1968-82 and from 1986-90. He is the founder of the Zimbabwean music community here in the Western U.S. and Canada. In 1990, Dumi earned his Doctorate from the University of Washington in the School of Music and returned to teach at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare.
Gwen Toevs has been playing and performing with Dandaro Marimba Ensemble for the last 4 years. She lived and studied mbira, singing,and dance with Tute Chigamba and the Mhembero Dance Company in Zimbabwe for 4 months. She is presently teaching and performing in the San Francisco and Santa Cruz Area.
Jennifer Kyker was born a little over seven months before Zimbabwe declared independence in April of 1980. In January, 1995, this fifteen year old boarded a plane to visit that fifteen year old and to study mbira for seven months. Jennifer lives in Eugene, Oregon, and plays marimba with Kudana. She has been learning Shona music for seven years.
Kelly Takunda Orphan is an enthusiastic student, teacher and performer of Zimbabwean music and dance. Her curiosity led her to spend a year living in Zimbabwe, where she attended the University of Zimbabwe and studied dance and music with the Chigamba Family. Currently Kelly resides in Oakland, California where she teaches music and movement, co-directs the World Music Choir at San Jose State University and is a member of Tatenda Music and Dance Company.
Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye performs and choreographs for Lora and Sukutai Marimba and Dance Ensemble. She has taught dance classes since the mid-70's and has been teaching African dance, music, and games for the Washington State Arts Commission for five years. Lora was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, and now lives in Seattle.
Michael Breez initiated his studies of Zimbabwean music in 1978 with Dumisani Maraire and began teaching in 1984. Since 1980 Michael's teaching and performing experiences have taken him to Africa, Canada, Hawaii, and throughout the United States. Michael, along with Osha Breez, directs Musasa Marimba Ensemble and the Rufaro School of Marimba, both in Friday Harbor, Washington.
MyLinda Liebezeit King studied classical piano at The Oberlin Conservatory. After moving to Portland she was swept away by the sounds of a marimba band and joined Boka Marimba in 1989. She currently acts as the band's manager and musical director and teaches marimba lessons in her home and in the Portland Public schools. MyLinda also enjoys growing and making hosho and is the author of the book, Making Your Own Hosho.
Najema Shtull is a founding member of Victoria Storytelling Guild established in 1989. She has told 'stories' in schools, University of Victoria, in festivals throughout Canada and the U.S. Being a mother has been a strong motivator to become a storyteller. She loves to tell stories to adults and delights in their surprise at their own enjoyment!
Neck of the Woods Marimba Ensemble is a nine member band from Nelson, BC that has been together since 1993. They brought over Sydney Maratu in November '96 to live with them and teach them as Nelson is relatively isolated from teachers in the North American marimba/mbira community.
Paul Tendai Mataruse is a first year representative of Zimbabwe at Pearson United World College of the Pacific in Victoria, BC. Paul has been playing marimba for 12 years and was taught by his father at the age of six. Paul has taught in schools in and around the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe as well as in several Primary Schools in Harare from 1992 to 1995.
Rujeko Dumbutshena was born and raised among the Shona people of Zimbabwe and has a rich life steeped in the ancient music and dance traditions of her people. In 1991 Rujeko left Zimbabwe and since that time has taught classes, lectured and performed all over the US and Canada. She is currently living in New Mexico and performing with Panjea.
Russell Landers has played, performed, and taught Shona music since 1983, specializing in mbira dzaVadzimu, chipendani, hosho, and singing. His principal teachers have been Tute Chigamba, Mondrek Muchena, Frank Gomba, Ephat Mujuru, Newton Marapuza, and Simon Meshoko. He lives in Oakland, California, and performs both solo and together with Our Spirits Blend Together, Mutupo Mbira Group, and Takunda Dance Ensemble.
Sarah Noll has been playing Shona music since 1990. In 1991, she traveled to Zimbabwe and was fortunate to study dance and hosho with Irene Chigamba, Abel Mukuchura, Mondrek Muchena, and Clayton Ndlovu. She now performs with Takunda Music and Dance and teaches music and movement to children.
Sherry Kirkvold has been playing with Marimba Muzuva since 1992. Her talents have evolved from a multi-textured background in music and dance, including time spent studying dance with the Chigambas in Zimbabwe. Sherry first learned Gumboot dancing from Louis Philippe, a resident of Quebec who teaches dances brought to Canada from Africa by Themba Kunene.
Stephen Golovnin is a long-time aficionado of Shona music and holds a PhD in mbira and marimba tweaking. He is currently interested in playing mbira music on marimba in small ensembles of two or three as well as in full ensembles. Stephen lives in Seattle.
Sydney Maratu was born and grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe, surrounded by the music of mbira, marimba, drums, guitars and hosho. Sydney played mbira with Ephat Mujuru, Sekuru Gora, Mondrek Muchena, Mude Mhuri Yekwarwizi, Rising Power, and with his family band The Maratu Brothers. His own band Mambakwedza, recorded and traveled to Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, and London. Sydney taught part-time at the Zimbabwe College of Music in Harare with Ephat Mujuru for 5 years. The School of Ethnomusicology was subsequently formed from this College.
Ted Wright has spent the past 4 years letting Shona music seep into his system in a compulsive act of human percolation. He studies, teaches and performs mbira, marimba, and gumboot dancing, and is a member of Marimba Muzuva. He lives in Victoria.
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