An intensive 5-day marimba camp led by world-reknowned Leigh Howard Stevens.
Sessions will focus on technique, repertoire and musicality. Students will be introduced to all major grips
An intensive 5-day marimba camp led by world-reknowned Leigh Howard Stevens.
Sessions will focus on technique, repertoire and musicality. Students will be introduced to all major grips?traditional, Burton, Musser, Stevens?with an intensive study of Stevens technique (stroke types, mechanics of movement, shifting, interval changing, one-handed rolls).
Sessions will also address topics such as the history of the marimba, bar acoustics, solo literature, theory and practice techniques.
Jr./Sr. High Track and Auditor/Instructor Tracks available. Dorm housing available at Indiana Wesleyan University. Limit 40 participants.
For more information and to register, call 765-677-2038 or email marc.wooldridge@indwes.edu.
An intensive 5-day marimba camp led by world-reknowned Leigh Howard Stevens.
Sessions will focus on technique, repertoire and musicality. Students will be introduced to all major grips?traditional, Burton, Musser, Stevens?with an intensive study of Stevens technique (stroke types, mechanics of movement, shifting, interval changing, one-handed rolls). Minimum of 16.5 hours face time with Leigh Stevens!
Sessions will also address topics such as the history of the marimba, bar acoustics, solo literature, theory and practice techniques.
Featured activities include a concert by Leigh Howard Stevens, percussion field trip, ensembles (small, medium, large and mass ensemble), and a closing solo and ensemble concert.
For more information, go to: http://www.planopercussion.org/planopercsite/lhsseminar.html#gen
Three week course from May 30th through June 21st in Ocean Grove on the scenic Jersey shore.
Guest artists include: Tom Burritt, Mike Burritt, Valarie Naranjo, Gordon Stout, Kevin Bobo
Course includes a complete overview of the marimba with the first week concentrating on technique and the second two weeks concentrating on musical issues and repertoire. Daily instruction with Leigh Howard Stevens and master classes will cover tone production, development of the one-handed roll, memorization, all the stroke types of Stevens technique, how to practice, repertoire, and more...
For more information, go to:
http://www.mostlymarimba.com/lhs-seminar/event/3-lhs_seminar_2012.html
Following the success of the International Marimba Festival Linz 2004 and the Marimba Competition 2006 and 2009 in Linz and Salzburg, Classic Concert ? in collaboration with the renowned University Mozarteum and Summeracademy Mozarteum Salzburg ? is hosting an International Marimba Competition for marimbists of all ages and nationalities under the artistic direction of the internationally known marimba virtuoso Bogdan Bacanu.
The competition will take place at the Mozarteum Salzburg from July 30th to the 5th of August 2012 in Salzburg ? the historical Austrian city, home of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Candidates will play in front of a jury comprised of many of the world�s leading marimba artists and musical personalities, as well as industry professionals such as concert organisers, artist managers, record labels and instrument manufacturers, providing the chance to open up many new and exciting career opportunities.
For more information, see http://www.marimbafestival.at/
