The U of A is excited to announce three dynamic summer camps this June for young musicians and performers in 2026: the Razorback Twirler Camp, Arkansas Marimba Camp and the U of A Drum Major Camp.

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"Everything we learn, we learn rote,” Peggy Carlson said, discussing how the Zimbabwean marimba groups she leads in Fairbanks learn each piece of music they play by memory. “There’s really very little ...

Olivera grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, where he started playing music at six years old. He found his passion in a music appreciation class, which began by introducing young students to a small marimba ...

In Zimbabwe, the marimba is more than just an instrument; it is a living symbol of cultural identity, social cohesion, and creative innovation. Rooted in Shona and Ndebele musical traditions, the ...

A marimba tutor, Tshepiso Langa’s story begins with a quiet girl who barely spoke and now leads with confidence and purpose. This November, she will represent the Alexandra Field Band in Norway as ...

Like apple pie and ice cream, what’s more American than a small town? Sure, there’s no doubt big cities have their draws: the electric buzz of New York City, the palm tree-lined streets of Los Angeles ...

In a celebration of rhythm, unity and cultural pride, more than 1,000 musicians performing together in Cape Town have secured the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba ensemble. Among the ...

CAPE TOWN - Cape Town Marimba players break world record for largest ensemble. The event took place in Cape Town at the Grand West Arena on Saturday, where over 1,000 performers of all ages from all ...

KUDZAI Dzingwa has been in the music circles for a long time, having begun playing the marimba instrument at Tamuka Primary School in Chitungwiza and later joined the Children Performing Arts Workshop ...

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