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Marimba Masterclass
Morning Earthlings.
Here to post about this Marimba Masterclass thing.
Gifford Howarth: Marimba Masterclass
22 February 2008, Friday, 7:30 PM
Orchestra Hall
Renowned percussionist Gifford Howarth visits the Conservatory for a five day residency and presents a marimba masterclass.
Gifford Howarth received his Bachelors of Music degree from Ithaca College and his Masters in Percussion Performance from Kent State University. His percussion studies include working with Gordon Stout, Ted Rounds, and Bill Molenhof.
He is currently an Adjunct Professor/Artist in Residence at Penn State University in State College, PA along with being on the percussion faculty at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Mr. Howarth is a very active recitalist, clinician, and masterclass teacher focusing on mallet percussion. He is a National Yamaha Performing Artist, a clinician for the Zildjian Cymbal Company, and a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.
Ticketing Information
Free admission.
Out of respect for other concert-goers, only children above 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
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I think it would be a good exposure. But I don't think it's like a workshop. Like ya know, like those stupid workshops you have to go in sec one. Like the people teach you something then you play on practice pad or something. I think this dude is gonna play and show off his skills then he teach you how to? But you won't get to try. Since it's at the concert hall. Hmm yes. I'm just saying.
So if you wanna go tell me asap. Then cause if got lots people wanna go then can just get a cab there. I think I should be going but dunno the rest. Oh yes sec ones are invited too. Haha. :) Erm Lorraine said she would go but I dunno if she still wants to go x) Haha. [yes there's no need to register, since the masterclass is conducted this way yes]
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
National University of Singapore
3 Estate Office Drive
Singapore 117485
That should be the address.
Oh ya the guy is said to be able to roll one hand on the marimba .____. Hahaha.
Alrighty. I'm off.
-Valentia
The percussionist whacked at
8:53 AM
