Play African songs on the African marimba of Zimbabwe. Complete beginners are most welcome and there will be plenty of room for growth and development.
There are 7 places available (only 2 remaining) in this community marimba band, and it is open to anyone interested in learning how to play this wonderful instrument, spread across soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas. We also welcome anyone who would like to join to play djembe or shakers, with singing.
Some of the things you will learn playing in the community marimba band include:
- A repertoire of folk songs from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana
- An understanding of the cultural context of each song
- Confidence to play on soprano, tenor and baritone marimbas
- Confidence to play several variations interchangeably on each song
- The ability to sing some basic vocal lines to the songs you learn
Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 24
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: St Peters North Community Centre, 1 Marian Place, E2 9AX
Cost: £12 per session
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