Let's play mbira! It's been a long year+ of pandemic, so one focus of this first MBIRA workshop since the pandemic will be playing mbira together. You'll refresh and learn parts as needed and Erica will help you to success playing the interlocking parts together. One beautiful song, because it's so appropriate for the moment, will be Zvichapera (also called Mbirimo), because it means This Too Shall Pass (literally "Everything Has An End!"). We'll include a variety of other pieces appropriate for those who attend. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome, but because we'll be playing together a lot, a minimum of one month playing experience is recommended.
Covid Safety
- Only those who are fully vaccinated may attend this workshop (2 weeks or more past 2nd Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks past Johnson & Johnson).
- All meals (included), and most activities, will be outdoors.
- The group will be limited to 12 or less.
- You are welcome to wear a mask, but that will not be required since it will be a small group who are all vaccinated.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided.
- Out of town students staying here will be limited so each can sleep in a different room, so please inquire if you need to stay here.
Workshop Schedule
- Friday evening June 25, 8-10 pm: Optional time to start playing together and getting to know each other.
- Saturday June 26:
- 9 am-noon: Learning mbira and playing parts together in 2's and 3's.
- Lunch around noon.
- 2-3 pm more learning mbira and putting parts together.
- 3:30-5 pm mbira singing (outside).
- Dinner around 6 pm.
- 8-10 pm all playing mbira together.
- Sunday June 27: Same as Saturday but ending at 5 pm.
Berkeley Workshop Fee
$50 discount for full payment before June 1st! Full payment before June 1st is $258, after that $309. Non-refundable deposit to hold your place is $155. Click below to enroll.
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