Marimba Magic Classes 2018 - 2019

at The Rivers School Conservatory 333 WINTER ST. WESTON MA 02493 (781) 235-6840 taught by Marimba Magic founder Sarah Tenney

Marimba Magic students enjoy exploring sounds on percussion instruments, including gongs, xylophones, a variety of drums, and many more intriguing sound makers from around the world. Children play songs on the marimba in unison and in parts, which helps to develop good listening and rhythmic skills. Students drum the rhythm and sing the melody, which helps them to play each song with ease. Improvisation and composition are an integral part of the curriculum giving, students an understanding of musical elements through their own creative explorations. Groups perform on marimbas and percussion in Rivers School Conservatory recitals.

MARIMBA MAGIC 1 for 5-7 year olds Thursdays 3:30-4:30 and Wednesdays 3-4.

Students play marimbas, drums, and percussion, conduct, sing, move, and make up their own music. In this musicianship training students develop rhythmic, ensemble, improvisational and ear-training skills. The ensemble will perform at RSC recitals and at The Marimba Celebration.

MARIMBA MAGIC II for 6-8 year olds Thursdays 4:30-5:30

In this 2nd year class, students play most major scales and arpeggios on the marimba, developing a good understanding of the keyboard. They sing each melody played, and transpose them into the various keys they have learned.

MARIMBA MAGIC IV 7-10 year olds Thursdays 5:30-6:30

In this 4th year class, students play all major scales and arpeggios on the marimba, improvising on all the chords. Repertoire for performance includes Praetorius, African, folk music and classical music. Private lessons required.

INTERMEDIATE MARIMBA MAGIC for 9-11 year olds Wednesdays 5:00-6:00

A continuation of previous level.

THE JUNIOR MARIMBA MAGIC ENSEMBLE for middle school advanced players. Wednesdays 4:00-5:00.

Wide range of more challenging repertoire from African to Classical, as well as improvisation. Many ensemble performances at Rivers and at local venues, including The WCRB Cartoonfest at Symphony Hall, The Natick Market and Senior Centers.

Private lesson in addition to class.

THE MARIMBA MAGIC ENSEMBLE for advanced high school students. Tuesdays 6:00-7:00.

Performances at The Rivers Wassail, Symphony Hall, The Seminar on Contemporary Music. Repertoire of many genres includes virtuosic xylophone solos and world premieres.

Private lessons scheduled individually

If interested in a class, please contact Sarah Tenney at s.tenney@rivers.org or call The Rivers School Conservatory (781) 235-6840 X 384.