Hello Drum and Rhythm Enthusiasts!
It is my pleasure to announce that Robin Layne will once again be coming to the Valley to teach! This time he will be offering two workshops in marimba, and he is supplying instruments! Each workshop will be limited to 10 participants, so space will be filled on a first come, first served basis. I will need pre-payment to hold your spot. (If by some miracle some of you happen to own a marimba — balafon not the same — then the class size will increase accordingly…)
The price is $30 for one workshop or $55 for both. Venue: Royston Hall. To register email Monica:
Here is Robin’s description of the workshops, his picture and his bio below FYI!
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Marimba Workshops with Robin Layne: March 30th, 2019
I encourage folks to sign up for one or both workshops. Each workshop will cover the basics of playing and will focus on learning a different song.
All levels welcome, there are easy to more advanced parts to each song.
Marimbas and mallets will be provided.
Workshop 1 – 1:00-2:15 pm
Workshop 2 – 2:30-3:45
Learn the basics of playing the marimba in these fun workshops. You will get a chance to try different parts, work together as a group, and experience the joy of playing marimba! The marimba and it’s kin are one of the world’s oldest melodic instruments and it is also one of the more accessible ways to get into playing melodies and rhythms as all you have to do is strike the note with your mallet and you get a sweet sound.
Workshop 1 will focus on learning a traditional song from Columbia and Workshop 2 will focus on learning a traditional song from Trinidad.
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Robin Layne, Percussionist
Robin has become a regular fixture on the B.C. festival circuit, collaborating with a wide spectrum of folk and world artists. His recent touring engagements have ledhim to Europe, Mexico, China, the U.S. and Canada. His love for music, rhythm and culture have led him to study with master percussionists in Cuba, Guinea, Mali, and Mexico.
Robin currently performs with Locarno, Mazacote, Tambura Rasa and his own group Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers. He just released his debut marimba record Memories this spring and has been touring the province in support of it. He is also in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours. Recent highlights include working with Juno Award winning artists Quique Escamilla, The Paperboys, Donne Roberts (African Guitar Summit), Alpha Yaya Diallo, Celso Machado and Silk Road Music.
Robin strongly believes that the gift of music should be accessible to everyone. He is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society, and co-artistic director of the Vancouver World Music Festival with Tom
Submitted by Monica.