Children’s Introductory Marimba: Manhanga
#9 Sun. 4:00–5:30
A Children’s version of Tom’s Manhanga workshop. Students will learn parts to Manhanga (Tom’s arrangement based on the vocal version taught to him by Musekiwa Chingodza). Students will learn the role played by each instrument in the group and some of the basic characteristic “feels” in Shona music... but mostly we will play! This workshop will be taught on marimbas with F#s.
Level: Introductory
Limit: 12
Materials: Audio/video taping OK. A tape/CD will be made available to students who don’t want to fuss with taping.
Prerequisite: The desire to learn and play with others.
TIME CHANGED (June 4)
Tom Scott has studied marimba for twelve years, with Maggie Donahue, Michael Breez, Farai Gezi, Dumi Maraire, and Stephen Golovnin. He has performed for ten years with Hearing Voices. He is good at working with kids and adults who tend to feel intimidated. He says, “I am very good at creating a fun, positive learning experience. I am a teacher by profession and can accommodate many different learning styles. Everyone is successful in my workshops.”
Introductory Level — Appropriate for those who have never touched the instrument through folks who have played less than one year.