Signup process for Marimba AGs
Signup process for Marimba AGs
Anyone interested in signing up for a Marimba AG in the 2023-2024 school year must send an email and video to Mr. Haaks at marimba@gisny.org, indicating interest by June 18th, 2023.
The video should demonstrate the student's basic ability to play an instrument (recorder, piano, i.e.) playing a short song of their choice (30 sec. will be sufficient), as well as the child stating their name and reason for wanting to join or continue in the Marimba AG.
The Marimba groups are inviting students to discover their love for music, for playing in an ensemble and to realize, every single person has his/her own unique voice and place in the world of music. Marimbas and Zimbabwe Marimba styles are offering a relatively easy and quick access to all major aspects of music: rhythm, harmony, melody, ensemble playing, soloing, ear-training, general musicianship, etc.
Being community oriented, this music allows even the beginning student to gain rich, colorful and valuable musical experiences. The reporter of our groups includes traditional, Zimbabwean "Ur-texte", pieces taught at "Kwanangoma College", the leading Music College of Zimbabwe, and written by Aport Mhlanga, the Grandfather of this music, simple African folk songs, Ghanaian and Cuban percussion arrangements, Marimba pieces by American composers, American Pop songs and Cuban Latin Jazz.
For students with one year of private music education or two years of Marimba AG.