2020

January – February, 2020
Original Scoring and Soundscape by Randy Armstrong
Phillips Exeter Academy Production
of the THE SECRET GARDEN
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH 03825

January 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2020
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
(Choose Tuesday or Thursday Weekly Classes)
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

January 31, 2020 • 8pm
February 1 & 2, 2020 • 2pm & 6pm
The Case of the Vanishing Firefish
Written by Vinita Belani & Ajay Chowdhury
Directed by Vinita Belani
Original Music Score by Randy Armstrong
Cubberly Theatre
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
For Tickets and Information: http://enacte.org

February 1, 2020 • 8pm
Randy Armstrong and the WorldBeat Marimba Band
With Ben Baldwin and the Stairwells in Concert
THE DANCE HALL
7 Walder Street
Kittery, Maine 03904
Tel: 207.703.2083
https://www.thedancehallkittery.org
Snowdate: February 3, 2020

February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27, 2020
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
(Choose Tuesday or Thursday Weekly Classes)
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

February 16, 2019 • 3pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
York Public Library Concert Series
15 Long Sands Road
York, Maine 03909
Tel: 207.363.2818
https://www.york.lib.me.us

February 21 – 23, 2020
THE SECRET GARDEN
Original Soundscape by Randy Armstrong
Phillips Exeter Academy
The Goel Center for Theater & Dance
Exeter, NH 03833
Information & Tel: 603.772.4311

February 25, 2020 • 7 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Forrestal-Bowld Music Center • The BOWLD Recital Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
Tan Lane • Exeter, NH 03833
Telephone: 603.772.4311

March 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2020
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
(Choose Tuesday or Thursday Weekly Classes)
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

March 7 – 15, 2020
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Bomba y Plena y Salsa Study
Plus “Fun in the Sun”

March 30, 31, April 1, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

April 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic – Watch For New Dates
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
(Choose Tuesday or Thursday Weekly Classes)
Beauty Hill Music Studios Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

April 7 – 9, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic – Watch For New Dates
Artist In Residence • Randy Armstrong
Multicultural Week Workshops & Concert
Nottingham West Elementary
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
Tel: 603.595.1570
Website: www.sau81.org/nws

April 13 – 21, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic – Watch For New Dates
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
with Randy Armstrong & Theo Martey
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union St. • Manchester, NH 03104
For Info: 603.625.5982

April 19, 2020 • 4pm
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Randy Armstrong and the WorldBeat Marimba Band
With SONGWEAVERS • Peggo Hortsmann Hodes, Director
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information: 603.625.5093
Sponsor: Concord Community Music School • Ticket Info: Tel: 603.228.1196
https://www.ccmusicschool.org/index.php/music-curriculum-lessons-ensembles-classes-workshops/songweavers

April 25, 2020 • 4pm
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Randy Armstrong and the WorldBeat Marimba Band
With SONGWEAVERS • Peggo Hortsmann Hodes, Director
First Congregational Church
177 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
For Information: 603.225.5491
Sponsor: Concord Community Music School • Ticket Info: Tel: 603.228.1196
https://www.ccmusicschool.org/index.php/music-curriculum-lessons-ensembles-classes-workshops/songweavers

May 4 – 6, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 8, 2020 • 7pm
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Randy Armstrong in Concert with special guest, Marty Quinn
Phillips Exeter Academy Faculty Concert Series
Forrestal-Bowld Music Center • The BOWLD Recital Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
Tan Lane • Exeter, NH 03833
Telephone: 603.772.4311

May 11 – 13, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 16, 2020 • 8PM
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic – Watch For Reschedule
BEYOND BORDERS in Concert
THE MUSIC HALL • Portsmouth NH
featuring Randy Armstrong & Volker Nahrmann
with Jose Duque, Charlie Jennison, Erini Tornesaki,
Jiri Nedoma, Nick Phaneuf, Theo Martey
Special Guests, The Soggy Po Boys
Presented by David Wold Associates LLC
The Music Hall Box Office Hours and Info:
Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm
28 Chestnut Street – Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: (603) 436-2400
Tickets: https://www.themusichall.org/events/beyond-borders

May 18 & 19, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 20, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 29-31, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
African and World Drumming Ensemble & Spring Dance Concerts
Randy Armstrong, Director • Allison Duke, Director of Dance
Phillips Exeter Academy – The GOEL Center for Theater & Dance
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or www.exeter.edu

June 22 -26, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Performing Arts Summer Camp
Flying Monkey Performance Center
39 S. Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264
Trish Lindberg, Director &
Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 6 – 12, 2019
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Performing Arts Summer Camp
St. Martins Summer Theater
St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada
Trish Lindberg, Director & Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 20, 2019
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly • 10 am
Phillips Exeter Academy • Assembly Hall
African Drumming Workshop • 6:30pm
Landers Hall, Forrester-Bowld Music Building
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 24, 27, 28, 2019 • 6:30pm
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
African Drumming Workshops
Landers Hall, Forrester-Bowld Music Building
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 29, 2019
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
International Day Celebration & Concert
Rhythms of the African Diaspora Phillips
Exeter Academy • Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

September 25 – 27, 2020
Cancelled Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
PISCATAQUA PEACE FORUM
Randy Armstrong in Concert:
September 26th • 7:30PM • Reimer Hall Auditorium
Green Acre Retreat and Conference Center
61 Green Acre Drive • Eliot, Maine 03903
For Registration & Information:
https://www.abbeyofhope.com/piscataqua-peace-forum/

October 1 – December 31, 2020
Cancelled or Postponed Due To Covid-19 Pandemic
All Concerts and Arts In Education Residencies

 

2019

January – March 2019
Composing & Recording an Original Score for the Enacte Arts Production
The Case of the Vanishing Firefish
Premiering April 12-14, 2019
Heritage Theater, Campbell, CA
http://enacte.org

January 15, 17, 22, 24 ,29, 31, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664-6768
Email: info@randyarmstrong.com

February 5, 7, 12, 17, 19, 21, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664-6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com

February 14, 2019 • 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Forrestal-Bowld Music Center • The BOWLD Recital Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
Tan Lane
Exeter, NH 03833

February 23 – March 1, 2019
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
EXPLORE – A World of Music
4725 East Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85050
https://mim.org

March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28,
April 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26,
May 1, 5, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

March 29 – April 5, 2019
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
with Randy Armstrong & Theo Martey
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union St.
Manchester, NH 03104
For Info: 603.625.5982

April 12-14, 2019
World Premiere
The Case of the Vanishing Firefish
Written by Vinita Belani & Ajay Chowdhury
Original Music Score by Randy Armstrong
Heritage Theater
1 West Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008 USA
For Tixs & Information: http://enacte.org/production/firefish/

April 29-May 1, 2019
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 6 & 7, 2019
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 8 & 9, 2019
Artist In Residence • Randy Armstrong
Multicultural Week Workshops & Concert
Nottingham West Elementary
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
Tel: 603.595.1570
Website: www.sau81.org/nws

May 13-15, 2019
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 17-19, 2019
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director • Allison Duke, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy – The GOEL Center for Theater & Dance
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or www.exeter.edu

May 20 & 21, 2019
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 22, 2019
PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

June 1, 2019 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart
Joanne Connolly, Director
Randy Armstrong & Drumamma
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 25, 27, 30, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
4 Week Session – One Lesson Per Week
Offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Evenings & Sunday 1PM
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664-6768 /603.512.4325
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com

June 23, 2019 • 11AM – 2PM
Randy Armstrong & Akwaaba Ensemble in Concert
Featuring Theo Nii Martey, Namory Keita & Michael Osendah
Fundraiser for RAIN for the Sahel & Sahara
58 Argo Point Lane York, Maine 03910
For Information: 603.371.0676
Website: http://www.rain4sahara.org

July 6 – 12, 2019
Performing Arts Summer Camp
St. Martins Summer Theater
St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada
Trish Lindberg, Director & Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 15, 2019
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly • 10 am
Phillips Exeter Academy • Assembly Hall
African Drumming Workshop • 6:30pm
Landers Hall, Forrester-Bowld Music Building
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 16, 22, 23, 2019 • 6:30pm
African Drumming Workshops
Landers Hall, Forrester-Bowld Music Building
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 24, 2019 International Day Celebration & Concert
Rhythms of the African Diaspora Phillips
Exeter Academy • Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 30, August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 27, 29, Sept. 3, 5, 10, 12, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
6 Week Session – One Lesson Per Week at 6:30PM
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664-6768 / 603.512.4325
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com

August 2019
Recording New Solo Album
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH 03825

August 17 – 24, 2019
Travel to Quebec City & Montreal, Canada
Multi-Cultural Festival
https://www.festivalorientalys.com/?lang=en

August 26, 2019 • 6:30PM
South African Marimba Band Rehearsal
with Ben Baldwin & the Stairwells Chorus
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664-6768 / 603.512.4325
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com

September 7, 2019 • 7pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
In collaboration with Art Exhibit
“INHERITED BEAUTY”
Original Works by over 25 Visual Artists
Green Acre: A Baha’i Center of Learning
61 Green Acre Dr. • Eliot, Maine 03903
For Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/466260830837208/

September 27, 30, Oct. 1, 3, 4, 6, 2019
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming
with Randy Armstrong
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union St. • Manchester, NH 03104
For Info: 603.625.5982

October 6, 2019 • 8am
Manchester Boys & Girls Club African Drumming Ensemble
with Randy Armstrong, Kick-Off Performance
Elliot Regional Hospital Cancer Center – Walk for Hope
1 Elliot Way • Manchester, NH 03104
For Info & Registration:
https://www.elliothospital.org/website/about-the-foundation-events-walk-for-hope.php

October 6, 2019 • Sundays • 2pm
New Hampshire Theatre Project 2019-2020 Season
SEACOAST SESSIONS with RANDY ARMSTRONG
A series of intimate concerts & interviews
with host Kathleen Somssich
959 Islington Street • Portsmouth NH 03801
All tickets $20
For information, call 603-431-6644 ext. 5
or reservations@nhtheatreproject.org
Website: https://www.nhtheatreproject.org

October 11 – 14, 2019
Travel to Elkins, West Virginia
Birthplace & Family Homestead

October 17 – 20, 2019
NH Film Festival
9 Degrees of Papageorgiou
Film by Kalim Armstrong
Produced by Vacationland Studios
in Association with 23andMe / Tribeca Studios
https://www.vacationlandstudio.com
Music by Randy Armstrong
For Schedule & Passes:
https://nhfilmfestival.com

October 21, 2019 • 5pm
2019 Governor’s Arts Awards
Capitol Center for the Arts
Bank of New Hampshire Stage
16 South Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
For Information: 603.225.1111
https://banknhstage.com/show/2019-governors-arts-awards/

October 21 – 23, 2019
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

November 5-7, 2019
Recording Original Music & Soundscape
For the Bloodwood-Rosewood Project
Vacationaland Studios & NetFlix Documentary
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH 03825

November 8, 2019
Randy Armstrong Residency
African Drumming Workshops
Cornerstone School
146 High St.
Stratham, NH 03885
For Info: 603.772.4349

November 10, 2019
Randy Armstrong in Concert – Solo
Portsmouth Jazz & Blues Festival
Location: ARIA at Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: Richard Smith / CREA
Tel: 603.436.8596
Website: http:/www.cuzinrichard.com

November 12, 2019 • 7 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Forrestal-Bowld Music Center • The BOWLD Recital Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
Tan Lane • Exeter, NH 03833

November 23, 2019• 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart
Joanne Connolly, Director featuring
Randy Armstrong and the WorldBeat Marimba Band
Performing songs from Zimbabwe – Muno Sara Nani & Baba Mudiki
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 2, 2019
African Drumming Workshop & Training
Veterans Affairs – Manchester Medical Center
718 Smyth Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
https://www.manchester.va.gov

December 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 2019
South African Marimba Band Lessons
Join the Excitement! Join the Fun!
(Choose Tuesday or Thursday Weekly Classes)
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and & Sign up: 603.664.6768
Email: info@randyrmstrong.com
All Welcome!

December 6, 2019 • 6PM
African Drumming Workshop & Dinner
Waysmeet Center – United Campus Ministry
15 Mill Road Durham, NH 03824
Tel: 603.862.1165
http://www.waysmeetcenter.org

December 22 & 24, 2019 • 4PM
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
African Drumming & Community Chorus
Community Church of Durham
17 Main Styreet
Durham, NH 038245
Tel: 603.868.1230
http://ccdurham.org

December 31, 2019
Armstrong & Aichele: WORLD TALES • 6:30pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 8:15pm & 9:3030pm
FIRST NIGHT PORTSMOUTH
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2018

January 2 – 8, 2018
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

January 9 & 23, 2018
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by NH State Council on the Arts – Arts in Health Grant
Birch tree Center Website: birchtreecenter.org

January 26, 2018
RoundGlass Music Awards 2018
Edison Ballroom • Times Square
New York, New York 10036
Wesbsite: http://music.round.glass/#welcome

February 6, 2018
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by NH State Council on the Arts – Arts in Health Grant
Birch tree Center Website: birchtreecenter.org

February 8, 2018 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: www.timberlanepac.org

February 11, 2018 • 7pm
SHELTER – A One Billion Rising Event
Produced by Neoteric Dance Collaborative
Randy Armstrong, Composer
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets: 603.436.2400
Website: http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/event/shelter_a_one_billion_rising_event
Neoteric Website: http://www.neotericdance.org

March 3 – 12, 2018
Artist in Residence • Randy Armstrong
Riddle Brook Elementary School
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
Tel. – 603.471.1082
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/bedfordnhk12.net/rbs/

March 25, 2018
Randy Armstrong, 2017-2018 – Artist in Residence with
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, John Page, Music Director
The Music Hall • 28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Spring Concert (Theme Worldview/Cosmopolitanism)
Soundscape – Randy Armstrong & Orchestra
Grieg Piano Concerto in A min. (Dr. Rick Miller, soloist)
Mahler Symphony No. 4
Visit us at www.portsmouthsymphony.org

March 30, April 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 2018
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
with Randy Armstrong & Theo Martey
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 10 & 17, 2018
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by NH State Council on the Arts – Arts in Health Grant
Birch tree Center Website: birchtreecenter.org

April 13 & 14, 2018
Threshold Stage Company Presents:
THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl
A. Nora Long, Director
Randy Armstrong, Composer & Performer
Star Theatre @ Kittery Community Center
120 Rogers Rd. Kittery, Maine 03904
Tickets & Info: 207.439.3800
Website: https://www.kitterycommunitycenter.org/star-theatre

April 19, 2018
World Music Assembly Concert • 9:30am
North Hampton School
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
Tel. 603.964.5501
Website: https://sau21.org/sau/index.php/schools/north-hampton-school

April 20-22, 27-29, 2018
Threshold Stage Company Presents:
THE CLEAN HOUSE by Sarah Ruhl
A. Nora Long, Director
Randy Armstrong, Composer & Performer
Star Theatre @ Kittery Community Center
120 Rogers Rd. Kittery, Maine 03904
Tickets & Info: 207.439.3800
Website: https://www.kitterycommunitycenter.org/star-theatre

April 24, 2018 • 1pm
Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele – WORLD TALES
Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
For Information: 978.343.3450
Website: www.fitchburgstate.edu

April 30, May 1-4, 2018
Artist in Residence • Randy Armstrong
North Hampton School
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
Tel. 603.964.5501
Website: https://sau21.org/sau/index.php/schools/north-hampton-school

May 8, 2018
Randy Armstrong, 2017-2018 – Artist in Residence with
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, John Page, Music Director
The Music Hall • 28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
EXPLORE & LEARN • School Days Series
Tickets & Info:
http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/event/the_fourth_r_rhythm_with_the_portsmouth_symphony_orchestra Visit us at www.portsmouthsymphony.org

May 5, 2018 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert
Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Website: http://contutti.org

May 15, 22, 24, 25, 2018
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by NH State Council on the Arts – Arts in Health Grant
Birch tree Center Website: birchtreecenter.org

May 16 & 17, 2018
Artist In Residence • Randy Armstrong
Multicultural Week Workshops & Concert
Nottingham West Elementary
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
Tel: 603.595.1570
Website: www.sau81.org/nws

May 25 – 27, 2018
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director, Allison Duke, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Performing Arts Center
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or www.exeter.edu

May 29 – 31, June 1, 4, 5, 8, 2018
Artist in Residence Program
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH 03245

May 30 – June 1, 2018
Artist in Residence • Randy Armstrong
Holderness Central School
19 School Road
Holderness, NH 03245

June 2, 2018 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart • South Africa
Joanne Connolly, Director
Randy Armstrong & Drumamma; Matt Jenson Trio
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 7, 2018
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Hatbox Theatre – Music Out of the Box Series
270 Loudon Rod.
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: 603.715.2315
Website: hatboxnh.com

June 10, 2018
Randy Armstrong, 2017-2018 – Artist in Residence with
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, John Page, Music Director
The Music Hall • 28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Summer Concert with Concerto/Aria Winners theme
Shanti Om – A Tribute To Ravi Shankar & George Harrison by Randy Armstrong
for Sitar, Tabla and Orchestra
Beethoven Coriolan (audience choice)
Hindemith – Symphonic Metamorphosis
Visit us at www.portsmouthsymphony.org

July 8 – 13, 2018
Performing Arts Summer Camp
St. Martins Summer Theater
St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada
Trish Lindberg, Director
& Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 16 – 20, 2018 • 9am – 3pm
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Angela Smith, 603-905-9731
Email: angela.smith@elaworks.com
NHTP Website: http://nhtheatreproject.org

July 23, 2018
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly • 10 am
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
& West African Drumming Workshop • 6:30pm
Landers Hall, Forrester-Bowld Music Building
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 24, 2018 • August 11, 2018
Voices From The Heart • South Africa Concert Tour
Cape Town • Stellenbosch • Piketberg • Mossel Bay • Knysyna • Port Elizabeth
With Randy Armstrong & Matt Jenson, Guest Artists

August 24 – 29, 2018
Travel and Visit with Family & Friends
Elkins, West Virginia

September 11, 2018 • 10AM
Music Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy
Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833

September 13, 2018 • 1PM
Explore & Learn Concert “Active, Alive and Over 55″
Rye Congregational Church
580 Washington Road
Rye, NH 03870

October 5, 2018 • 6PM
African Drumming Workshop & Dinner
Waysmeet Center – United Campus Ministry
15 Mill Road Durham, NH 03824
Tel: 603.862.1165
http://www.waysmeetcenter.org

October 12 – 19, 2018
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming with Randy Armstrong
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union St.
Manchester, NH 03104
For Info: 603.625.5982

October 18, 2018 • 10 AM
Parkinson’s Drumming Group – Arts in Health Workshop
Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center
117 North Road Brentwood, NH 03833

October 26, 2018 • 6 PM
Gala Celebration and Dedication Concert
The GOEL Center for Theater and Dance
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St. Exeter, NH 03833

November 1 – 9,2018
Artist in Residence • World Music & African Drumming with Randy Armstrong
MicroSociety Academy Charter School
519 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
For Info: 603.595.7897

November 15, 2018 • 10 AM
Parkinson’s Drumming Group – Arts in Health Workshop
Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center
117 North Road Brentwood, NH 03833

November 15, 2018 • 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Forrestal-Bowld Music Center • The BOWLD Recital Hall
Phillips Exeter Academy
Tan Lane Exeter, NH 03833

November 22, 2018
Thanksgiving with the Family
Barrington, New Hampshire

November 26-28, 2018
Artist in Residence • World Music & Cultures
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

November 29, 2018 • 10 AM
Parkinson’s Drumming Group – Arts in Health Workshop
Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center
117 North Road
Brentwood, NH 03833

December 6, 2018 • 11 AM
Parkinson’s Drumming Group – Arts in Health Workshop
Holiday Concert
Rockingham County Rehabilitation Center
117 North Road
Brentwood, NH 03833

December 6, 2018 • 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Randy Armstrong in Concert Performance/Lecture
CHANGEMAKER SUPPER CLUB ALNOBA
Conference Center
24 Cottage Road
Kensington, NH 03833
For Tickets, Reservations and Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changemaker-supper-club-featuring-randy-armstrong-tickets-51564840827

December 31, 2018 • 8:15pm
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 9:30 / 10:45 pm
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2017

January 10, 2017
Artist in Residence – Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204
Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Arts in Health Roster – Randy Armstrong
http://pierce.state.nh.us/nharts/artsandartists/healthroster/healthartistinfo.asp?ArtistID=3Arts
Birchtree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

January 20, 2017
Workshop Leader & Keynote Speaker
Integrated Arts Conference & Educational Theater Collaborative
Plymouth State University
17 High St. Plymouth, NH 02364
Website: https://www.plymouth.edu/outreach/etc/about

January 24, 2017 • 7pm
“SOUND IN MOTION”
Collaboration by PEA Music and Dance Departments
Featuring: West African Drumming & Dance Concert
Phillips Exeter Academy – The Bowld Auditorium
Forestal-Bowld Music Center
Tan Lane • Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

January 31 – February 1 & 3, 2017
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

February 8, 2017
Randy Armstrong In Concert
Bicentennial Elementary School
“WE ARE THE WORLD” Celebration
296 East Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
Tel: 603.594.4382

February 12, 2017 • 10am
Randy Armstrong In Concert
Rye Congregational Church
580 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
Tel: 603.964.4061

February 13, 2017
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Birch tree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

February – March 2017
Original Score by Randy Armstrong
SOUNDWAVES – The Passion of Noor Inayat Khan
A Play by Joe Martin
Produced by EnActe Arts, Inc.
Directed by Vinita Belani
Opening Performances • April 7-9, 2017
DeAnza Performing Arts Center – Cupertino, California
Info: https://www.tikkl.com/enacte/c/soundwaves

February 19, 2017
Randy Armstrong in Concert
New York State Museum • Clark Auditorium
222 Madison Ave.
Albany, NY 12230
For Info: 518.474.0575
Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov

February 24, 2017 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

March 7, 2017
Randy Armstrong In Concert
“Music In Our Schools Month”
Inter-Lakes Elementary School
21 Laker Lane
Meredith, NH 03253
Tel: 603.279.7968

March 9, 2017
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Birch tree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

March 12 – 22, 2017
Bomba, Plena & Salsa Study
Composing & Music Retreat
San Juan, Puerto Rico

April 4, 2017
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Birch tree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

April 7 – 14, 2017
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 17 – 21, 2017
Artist in Residence Program
World Music and African Drumming & Dance
with Randy Armstrong & Theo Martey
Special Guests, Akwaaba Ensemble
Garrison Elementary School
50 Garrison Rd.Dover, NH 03820
Tel: 603.516.6752

April 24 – 28, 2017
STORMY WEATHER Performing Arts & Environmental Day Camp
The Flying Monkey 39 S. Main St. Plymouth, NH • For Info: 603-536-2551
Trish Lindberg, Director & Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

May 2, 3, 5, 9, 2017
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfields, NH 03276

May 10 & 11, 2017
Artist in Residence • Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204, Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Birch tree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

May 12, 16 – 23, 2017
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfields, NH 03276

May 24, 2017
ARTS FESTIVAL
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 26 – 28, 2017
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director, Allison Duke, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or http://www.exeter.edu

May 30, 2017
Artist In Residence
MIDWAY SHELTER
2552 NH-103
Bradford, NH 03221
Funded by The Kennedy Center

June 3, 2017 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart • “The Next Journey”
Joanne Connolly, Director with Guest Conductor, Taylor O’Donnell
Randy Armstrong & Drumamma; Matt Jenson Trio with Winston Maccow
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 5, 2017
International Day Artist Residency
Monroe Consolidate School
77 Woodville  Rd
Monroe, NH 03771

June 13 – 16, 2017
Artist In Residence
Strafford Learning Center
Somersworth & Rochester Campuses
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

July 9 – 14, 2017
“Like A Feather” Performing Arts Summer Camp
St. Martins Summer Theater
St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada
Trish Lindberg, Director
& Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 15, 2017
Randy Armstrong with Genevieve Aichele & Theo Marty
Barefoot Books 25th Anniversary Celebration
8 Barret’s Mill Road, Concord, MA 01742
Telephone: 617-576-0660

July 17, 2017 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 19, 2015 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 31, August 1-4, 2017 • 9am – 3pm
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Angela Smith, 603-905-9731
Email: angela.smith@elaworks.com
NHTP Website: http://nhtheatreproject.org

August 8-22, 2017
Travel & Study Trip to Honolulu, Hawaii
Slack Key Guitar, Taiko Drumming, Traditional Music

September 28 & 29, 2017
ArtFront – Arts Multi-Discipline Showcase Performances
with Randy Armstrong, Theo Martey, Namory Keita,
Amanda Whitworth, Lorraine Chapman Dance Company
BRADY SULLIVAN PLAZA
1000 Elm St. Manchester NH 03101
Website: http://www.artfrontnh.com

October 2 – 19, 2017
Artist in Residence
Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele – WORLD TALES
Epping Elementary School
17 Prospect Street
Epping, NH 03042
Website: http://www.sau14.org/ees/

October 14, 2017
2017 New England Collegiate ACDA Conference
hosted by NH American Choral Directors Association
Randy Armstrong • Drumming & Chorus Workshop
Silver Arts Center – Plymouth State University
114 Main St. Plymouth, NH 03264
Website information and registration:
https://www.evensi.us/2017-new-england-area-collegiate-acda-conference-silver/216643692

October 21, 2017
Yoga and Music Retreat
with Randy Armstrong, Indian sitar & African drumming
Location: ALNOBA Center
24 Cottage Rd.
Kensington, NH 03833
For Info: Linda Safford, Event Organizer & Teacher
lsafford32@gmail.com

October 28, 2017 • 8pm
David Wold Associates Presents
RANDY ARMSTRONG • VOLKER NAHRMANN
& BEYOND BORDERS in Concert
Featuring Henrique De Almeida, Charlie Jennison,
Theo Martey and Friends
South Church • 292 State St. • Portsmouth NH 03801
For information and tickets: 603.828.6402 / info@davidwold.com
Website: http://www.davidwold.com

November 1, 20172017
Governor’s Arts Awards
Randy Armstrong—recipient of Arts Education Award
New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord St.
Manchester, NH 03114  Website: https://www.nh.gov/nharts/artsandartists/gaa/2017GAA/2017index.html

November 5, 2017
Randy Armstrong, 2017-2018 – Artist in Residence with
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, John Page, Music Director
The Music Hall • 28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Fall Concert in collaboration with the Portsmouth Athenaeum
Ravel – Mother Goose Suite
Armstrong – Tribute In Courage
Kraft – Kennedy Portrait
(narrated by Jerome Meadows, artist: African Burying Ground Memorial)
Debussy – La Mer
Visit us at www.portsmouthsymphony.org

November 14, 2017 • 7pm
Phillips Exeter Academy African Drumming Ensemble in Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director
The Bowld Auditorium  – Forestal-Bowld Music Center
Tan Lane • Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

November 16 & 17, 2017
Randy Armstrong • Artist in Residence
Granite State Arts Academy
19 Keewaydin Drive #4
Salem, New Hampshire 03079
Tel: 603.912.4944
Website: www.gsaanh.org

November 18 , 2017 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart
Joanne Connolly, Director
Randy Armstrong & Drumamma; Joyce Anderson
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 20 & 21, 2017
Randy Armstrong, 2017-2018 – Artist in Residence with
PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, John Page, Music Director
The Music Hall • 28 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
FAMILY POPS CONCERT!
Featuring Babatunde Olatunji’s African Holiday Classic “BETELEHEMU”
With the Portsmouth High School & St. Thomas High Choruses
African percussion arrangement by Randy Armstrong
Visit us at www.portsmouthsymphony.org

December 31, 2017
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales • 8:15pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 9:30 / 10:45 pm
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2016

January 8, 2016
Artist in Residence Program
Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School
Cranfield St.
New Castle, NH 03854
Tel: 603.436.5416
http://www.sau50.org/mht/

January 14, 2016 • 8pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

February 11 – 19, 2016
Artist in Residence
New Durham Elementary School
7 Old Bay Road
New Durham, NH 03855
For Information: 603.859.2061

March 4, 2016 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

March 7, 2016 • 6:30pm
Evening Performance & Workshop
Newmarket Elementary School
243 South Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
Tel: 603.659.2192
http://www.newmarket.k12.nh.us

March 12 – 22, 2016
Bomba, Plena & Salsa Study –
Composing & Music Retreat
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 25, 2016
Randy Armstrong Workshops
West African Drumming and World Music
Epping Elementary School
17 Prospect Street
Epping, NH 03042
Website: http://www.sau14.org/ees/

April 4 – 8, 2016
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 13, 2016
Sitar Performance & Kirtan
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – Wicks Room
Exeter, NH 03833

April 14, 2016
Artist in Residence
Strafford Learning Center
Somersworth Campus
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

April 15, 2016 • 1:30pm
Beyond Borders Diversity Concert with Randy Armstrong
Simonds Elementary School
14 Church St., Warner, NH 03278
administered by T.I.G.E.R.
and Plymouth State University
https://www.plymouth.edu/outreach/tiger/performances/beyond-the-borders/

April 16, 2016 • 8pm
Randy Armstrong Solo Concert
Red & Shorty’s
4 Paul St. Dover, NH 03820
Limited Seating
Website: http://www.elysiumarts.com/folkclub/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.event

April 18 – 22, 2016
Artist In Residence
Strafford Learning Center
Somersworth & Rochester Campuses
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

April 26, 2016 • 1pm
Randy Armstrong Solo Concert
Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
For Information: 978.343.3450
Website: http://www.fitchburgstate.edu

May 2 & 3, 2016
Artist In Residence
MIDWAY SHELTER
2552 NH-103
Bradford, NH 03221
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

May 5, 12, 19, 26, 27, 2016
Artist in Residence – Music with Randy Armstrong
The Birchtree Center for Autism
2064 Woodbury Ave. #204
Newington, NH 0380
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH
Arts in Health Roster – Randy Armstrong
http://pierce.state.nh.us/nharts/artsandartists/healthroster/healthartistinfo.asp?ArtistID=3Arts
Birchtree Center Website: http://birchtreecenter.org

May 6, 2016
Randy Armstrong Performance
TEDxPiscataquaRiver
3S Arts Space
319 Vaughn St.
Portsmouth, NH 03201
Website: http://www.tedxpiscataquariver.com
WATCH YouTube Video of the Performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3fJmZmZGy0&list=PLLdXMsXhDSPJMGr1IDVooUVOTu7EfRahP&index=12

May 27 – 29, 2016
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director – Sarah Duclos, Director of Dance
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or http://www.exeter.edu

June 4, 2016 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart • 20th Anniversary Gala Concerts
Joanne Connolly, Director with Randy Armstrong & Musicians
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

July 9 – 16, 2015
STAR SHINE! Performing Arts Summer Camp
St. Martins Summer Theater
St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada
Trish Lindberg, Director
& Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 22, 2016
Randy Armstrong Family Concert • 10:30am
Stratum Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
“AROUND THE WORLD”
Stratham Elementary School
Stratum, NH 03885
Website: http://www.strathamnh.gov/Pages/StrathamNH_Recreation/Youthsummercamps

July 25, 2015 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 25, 2015 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 27, 2015 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

August 1 – 5, 2016 • 9am – 3pm
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Angela Smith, 603-905-9731
Email: angela.smith@elaworks.com
NHTP Website: http://nhtheatreproject.org

August 22 & 26, 2016
Artist In Residence
MIDWAY SHELTER
2552 NH-103
Bradford, NH 03221
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

August 23, 2016
Artist In Residence
Jolicouer School
Manchester, NH 03103
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

August 29, 2016
Strafford Learning Center
& Rochester Learning Academy
Opening Ceremony & Conference
Governor’s Inn
78 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867

September 8 – 11, 2016
Performances in San Jose, San Francisco, San Rafael, Sacremento, CA
Original Music Score By Randy Armstrong
For THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS
Script by Academy Award Winner, Jean-Claude Carriere
And Tony / Emmy Winning Director, Peter Brook
Commissioned & Produced by ENATE ARTS INC.
Website: http://enacte.org
Director of Dance: http://antarabhardwaj.com

September 14, 16, 20, 2016
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

October 5, 2016 • 12 noon
Randy Armstrong in Concert
University of New Hampshire
Museum of Art
Exhibit: 7,000 Miles From Durham – India & Africa
Paul Creative Arts Center
30 Academic Way Durham, NH 03824
For Information – Tel: 603.862.3713
Website: http://cola.unh.edu/moa

October 15, 2016 • 10:30am
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Atlantic Design Center Seminar Series
“A World of Music” – Free Admission
627 US Rt. 1, York, Maine
For Information: 207-363-3004

October 17 – 25, 2016
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

November 19, 2016 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong & Drumamma
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 3, 2016 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Email: joannasing@aol.com
Website: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/con-tutt

December 22, 2016
International Day Artist Residency
Piermont Village School
131 Route 10
Piermont, NH 03779

December 31, 2016
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales • 8:15pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 9:30 / 10:45 pm
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2015

January 15, 2015 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

February 13 – March 12, 2015
Artist in Residence – Randy Armstrong
West African Drumming and World Music
with Theo Martey and Akwaaba Ensemble
Epping Elementary School
17 Prospect Street
Epping, NH 03042
Website: http://www.sau14.org/ees/

March 19, 2015 • 6:30pm
Evening Performance & Workshop
Newmarket Elementary School
243 South Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
Tel: 603.659.2192
http://www.newmarket.k12.nh.us

March 26, 2015 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

March 27, 2015
Artist in Residence Program
Maude H. Trefethen Elementary School
Cranfield St.
New Castle, NH 03854
Tel: 603.436.5416
http://www.sau50.org/mht/

April 11, 2015 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
Puerto Rico Tour Performance
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Email: joannasing@aol.com
Website: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/con-tutt

April 17 – 28, 2015
Con Tutti Concert Tour
with Randy Armstrong
Loiza, Ponce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
http://contutti.org

May 22, 23, 24, 2015
Original Score & Soundscape
Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
Randy Armstrong – Composer
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

May 22 & 23, 2015
Special Event! African Burying Grounds Memorial
Ancestral Vigil Services – 12 midnight – May 22
Opening Ceremony & Ancestral Reburial – 8am to 12noon – May 23
Randy Armstrong & Seacoast West African Drum & Dance Ensemble
With many dignitaries & unveiling of the commissioned artwork
Chestnut & State St. Portsmouth, NH 03901
African Burying Ground Information: http://www.AfricanBuryingGroundNH.org

May 29 – 31, 2015
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director, Allison Duke, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 or http://www.exeter.edu

June 5, 2015
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Danville Elementary School
23 School St. Danville, NH 03819
For Info: 603-382-5554

June 6, 2015 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart with Randy Armstrong
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 20, 2015
Armstrong Family Reunion
Elkins, West Virginia

June 24 – 26, 2015
STAR SHINE! Performing Arts Day Camp
The Flying Monkey 39 S. Main St. Plymouth, NH • For Info: 603-536-2551
Trish Lindberg, Director & Randy Armstrong, Contributing Artist

July 17, 2015 • 12pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert: “A Global Voyage In Music”
The Historic North Church Noontime Concert Series
2 Congress St. – Market Sq.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 603.436.8220
http://www.northchurchportsmouth.org

July 20, 2015 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 20, 2015 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 22, 2015 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 30, 2015
Randy Armstrong in Family Concert Series
Sponsored by the New Hampshire Music Festival
Plymouth Congregational Church – All Welcome!
4 Post Office Rd. Plymouth, NH 03264
10am Family Concert / 1pm African Drumming Workshop
Tel. 603.973.3915 / 603. 238-9007 – Brad Dumont / NHMF
Tel. 603.536.2626 – UCC Church
http://www.nhmf.org/#!education-programs/c14yl

July – October, 2015
Recording and Composing Original Music Score
By Randy Armstrong
For THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS
Script by Academy Award Winner, Jean-Claude Carriere
And Tony / Emmy Winning Director, Peter Brook
Commissioned & Produced by ENATE ARTS INC.
Performances in March 2016 – San Jose, San Francisco, Sacremento, CA
Website: http://enacte.org
Director of Dance: http://antarabhardwaj.com

August 3 – 7, 2015 • 9 am
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Lisa Donnelly, 603-833-5417
Email: lcd4881@aol.com
NHTP Website: http://nhtheatreproject.org/educationalprograms/camps/strafford-summer-arts-camp-august-5-9/

August 18 – 21, 2015
Artist In Residence
Jolicouer School / Midway Shelter
Manchester & Bradford, NH
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

October 27, 2015
Randy Armstrong, Keynote Speaker & Performance
Spiritual Care Conference
Wentworth-Douglas Hospital
789 Central Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
For Info: Hailey Bodwell – 603.609.6161 ext. 2713
Conference Program & Registration: http://spiritualcareconference.brownpapertickets.com/

November 6, 2015
NHSCA Arts In Education Conference
3S Artspace – 9am–6pm
Portsmouth, NH 03801

November 7-8, 2015
Integrated Arts Graduate Course Presentation
Workshop with Randy Armstrong & Trish Lindberg, Ph.D.
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH 03264

November 9 – 13, 2015
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

November 21, 2015 • 7:30pm
Voices From The Heart • “The Big Sing”
Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong & Drumamma
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 13, 2015
Randy Armstrong Performance
Rye Congregational Church • 10am
580 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
Tel: 603.964.4061

December 31, 2015
Randy Armstrong in Concert
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

2014

January – March, 2014
Randy Armstrong, Composer
Original Score & Recording of the Mahabharata
In collaboration with the PEA Theater, Dance and Music Departments
made possible by a grant from the Lowenstein and Marriott Funds
Phillips Exeter Academy – Exeter, NH
Performances on May 23 – 25, 2014 at Fisher Theater

January 7, 14, 21, 27, 28, February 4, 10, 11, 2014
West African Drumming & World Music Workshop Series
for High School, Middle School & Young Adult Immigrants & Refugees
Location: Hillside Middle School
Manchester, NH 03101
Sponsored by ABC World Citizens http://abcworldcitizens.org
In collaboration BRING IT! After School Program & Hillside Middle School
https://www.facebook.com/BringItAfterSchool

January 16, 2014 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

March 6, 2014 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

March 10 – 17, 2014
Travel and Study Tour
San Juan, Puerto, Rico

March 18 – 25, 2014
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 4, 7-11, 2014
Randy Armstrong & Theo Martey
West African Drumming / Dance & World Music Residency
Horne St. School
Dover, NH 03820

April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2014
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 3, 2014 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Email: joannasing@aol.com
Website: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/con-tutti

May 15, 2014
Teacher Workshop
Strafford Learning Center
Somersworth & Rochester Campuses
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

May 23, 24, 25, 2014
Original Score & Performance of The Mahabharata
Randy Armstrong – Composer
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

May 29, 2014
Arts Festival & Concert
Spaulding Youth Center
130 Shedd Rd.
Northfield, NH 03276

May 30 – June 1 , 2014
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director,
Allison Duke, Director & Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy – Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311
http://www.exeter.edu

June 7, 2014 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart with Randy Armstrong
Featuring the Matt Jensen Trio & Drumamma
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 9 – 16, 2014
Artist In Residence
Strafford Learning Center
Somersworth & Rochester Campuses
317 Main St., Somersworth, NH 03878
Funded by The Kennedy Center
and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

June 19 – 23, 2014
Elkins, West Virginia

June 25, 2014 • 6:30pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Belknap Mill
25 Beacon St. E
Laconia, NH 03246
For information: 603.524.8813
http://www.belknapmill.org

July 11-13, 2014
Detroit, Michigan

July 18, 2014 • 8pm
Randy Armstrong in Benefit Concert with special guest, Cynthia Chatis
The Historic North Church
2 Congress St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tickets Available at RiverRun Bookstore
142 Fleet St. Portsmouth
or online at: http://www.contutti.org
All proceeds benefit the Con Tutti Humanitarian Tour in Puerto Rico 2015

July 21, 2014 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 21, 2014 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 23, 2014 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

August 4 – 8, 2014 • 9 am
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Lisa Donnelly, 603-833-5417
Email: lcd4881@aol.com
Website: http://www.strafford.k12.nh.us/?PageName=bc&n=150893

August 9, 2014 • 3 – 5pm
Benefit Concert and Garden Party with Randy Armstrong
for The Seacoast Peace Academy
at the PineTree Institute
206 Old Road, Eliot, Maine 03901
http://www.pinetreeinstitute.org
For information: 603.682.4525

August 15, 22, 29, 2014
Artist In Residence
Jolicoeur School
1 Mammoth Rd. Manchester NH 03109
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

August 19, 20, 2014
Artist In Residence
Easter Seals School / Davenport School
Lancaster & Jefferson, NH
Funded by The Kennedy Center and administered by The Arts Alliance of Northern NH

September 2014
Artist in Residence Program
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH 03245

September 21, 2014 • 12 noon – 5pm
WEST AFRICA MUSIC FEST
Fundraiser Concert for Rain for the Salel and Sahara
Randy Armstrong • Volker Nahrmann & Beyond Borders with Jose Duque, Shamou & Theo Martey
Including Akwaaba Ensemble, Federator No.1 &
Seacoast West African Drum and Dance Ensemble
REDHOOK
1 Redhook Way
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For tickets: 603.371.0676 and http://www.westafricafest.eventbrite.com
For information about RAIN: RAIN4 Sahara.org
http://www.rain4sahara.org/westafricaday
Additional Info: WEST AFRICA MUSIC FEST POSTER & PHOTOS
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Dance-Your-Way-Through-West-Africa-Day-9-21-at-Redhook-.html?soid=1101527247841&aid=LAwlu2FXxiI

October 3, 6 – 10, 2014
Artist in Residence Program
Swasey Elementary School
Brentwood, NH 03833

October 21, 2014 • 7pm
Oscar Award Winner & Playwright, Jean-Claude Carriere
in his One Man Storytelling Performance of The Mahabharata
Randy Armstrong – Sitar Accompanist
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311
See the YouTube Promo Video

October 29 – 31, 2014
Artist in Residence Program
Applewild School
120 Prospect St.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
http://www.applewild.org

November 2014
BEYOND BORDERS Album & The Mahabharata Soundtrack CD
Studio Sessions & Final Mixes!

November 22, 2014 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong & Drumamma
Featuring the Matt Jensen Trio & Gary Sredzienski
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 1 – 19, 2014
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

December 6, 2014 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Email: joannasing@aol.com
Website: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/con-tutti

December 12, 2014 • 7 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy Gala Holiday Concert
Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH 03833
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311
http://www.exeter.edu

December 31, 2014
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales • 8:15pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 9:30 / 10:45 pm
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2013

January 17, 2013 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

February, 2013
BEYOND BORDERS Album Recording Sessions
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH 03825

February 20, 2013 • 7 pm
Special Event! Fundraiser Concert for Portsmouth African Burying Grounds Memorial
Featuring African Drumming by Randy Armstrong, Theo Martey,
Drummama with Con Tutti, and much more…
Joanne Connolly, Director
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH 03901
African Burying Ground Information: www.cityofportsmouth.com

March 4, 2013 • 7pm
North Indian Concert Student Recital
Harshita Yerramreddy, sitar & Randy Armstrong, tabla
Phillips Exeter Academy
Powell Hall, Forrestal Bowld Music Building
Tan Lane, Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-777-3453

March 11 – 20, 2013
Travel and Study Tour
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 22 – 29, 2013
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031
April 5, 2013 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

April & May, 2013
West African Drumming & World Music Workshop Series for High School, Middle School & Young Adult Immigrants & Refugees
Location: Manchester City Schools
Manchester, NH 03101
Sponsored by ABC World Citizens
In collaboration WITH OPEN MINDS
May 4, 2013 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert – Joanne Connolly, Director
with Randy Armstrong
SONGS OF AFRICA
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346
Email: joannasing@aol.com

May 24, 2013 • 9:30 am
World Music Assembly
Griffin Memorial School
229 Charles Bancroft Hwy
Litchfield, NH 03052
For Info: 603-424-5931

May 29, 2013 • 3:00pm
Workshop Presentation on Music of Ghana
Phillips Exeter Academy
Wicks Room – Phillips Church
20 Main Street
Exeter. NH 03833

May 31 – June 1 , 2, 2013
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Performing the Dance and Rhythm: SINTE from Guinea, West Africa
Randy Armstrong, Director, Myra Romain, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311/ http://www.exeter.edu

June 8, 2013 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart with Randy Armstrong World Fusion Band and Drummama
Featuring Songs of India including the hit song,
“Jai Ho” from the Academy Award Winner, Slumdog Millionaire
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 13, 2013 • 8 pm
Fundraiser Concert for Rain for the Salel and Sahara
Randy Armstrong World Fusion Trio featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
Opening for Malian Singer, Fatoumata Diawara & Band
The Music Hall
24 Chestnut St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For tickets: The Music Hall Website
For information about RAIN: Rain for the Salel and Sahara Website
Additional Info: Fatoumata Website

June 15, 2013 • 2 pm
Juneteenth – Emancipation Day Celebration
Contutti with Randy Armstrong
Choirs from New Hope Baptist Church, North Star AME Zion and New Fellowship
South Church – Unitarian Universalist
292 State St.
Portsmouth NH 03801
For Info: 603-436-4762
Calendar Article: PortsmouthNH.com

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013
West African Drumming and World Rhythm Classes
Tuesday Evenings – 4 Part Series
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801
$20.per class, Bring your drums or drums will be provided
For Registration and Information: 603-664-6768 or email info@randyarmstrong.com

July 22, 2013 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 22, 2013 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 24, 2013 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

August 5 – 9, 2013 • 9 am
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Lisa Donnelly, 603-833-5417
Email: lcd4881@aol.com

August 11, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Reimer Hall Auditorium
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME
For Info: 207-439-7200 / 207-439-8609

August 22, 2013 • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Randy Armstrong “Family & Diversity” Concert
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, Maine 03904

August 24, 2013 • 7:30 pm
Randy Armstrong Performance
Sarah Farmer Peace Awards
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME 03903
For Information: 207-439-7200
http://www.greenacre@usbnc.org

August 31 – September 1-3, 2013
Montreal International Film Festival

September 25, 2013 • 1:30 – 3pm
Meditation & Music guided by Shantum Seth, senior teacher with Thich Nhat Hanh
Music and Kirtan with Randy Armstrong
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – Wicks Room
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

September 27 – 28, 2013
West African Drumming and Dance Performance
presenting Yankadi / Makru Dunun Dance from Guinea
Exeter Leadership Weekend
Phillips Exeter Academy – Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

October 4 – 15, 2013
Artist in Residence
West African Drumming & World Rhythms
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

October 19, 2013
Integrated Arts Course Presentation
Workshop with Randy Armstrong
& Trish Lindberg, Ph.D.
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH 03264

November 18, 2013
West African Drumming Workshops
Cornerstone School
146 High St Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4349
Plymouth, NH 03264

November 23, 2013 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart
with Randy Armstrong and Drummama
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 6 & 7, 2013 • 7:30pm
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concerts
Performing the Guinea rhythm and djun-djun dance: Yankadi / Makru
Randy Armstrong, Drumming Ensemble Director
Allison Duke, Dance Ensemble Director
Elizabeth Fowler, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy – Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311
http://www.exeter.edu

December 15, 2013 • 4 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy Gala Holiday Concert
Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH 03833
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311
http://www.exeter.edu

December 31, 2013
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales • 8:15pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert • 9:30 / 10:45 pm
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2012

January 13, 2012 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

January 19, 2012 • 9:30 am – 4 pm
Randy Armstrong – Arts Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Annual Retreat
Concord, NH

February 13, 2012 • 7 pm
Special Event! SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT with Post Concert Celebration
Featuring Randy Armstrong, Drummama, Voices from the Heart & Soweto Gospel Choir
Leading a Processional in Remembrance of the Portsmouth African Burying Grounds
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH 03901
http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/event/soweto_gospel_choir http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/abg/

March 1 – 10, 2012
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Latin Music Retreat & Study

March 12 – 16, 2012
Artist in Residence
New Durham Elementary School
7 Old Bay Road
New Durham, NH 03855
For Information: 603.859.2061

March 26 – April 5, 2012
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 9, 2012 • 10:30 am
West African Music Presentation
Acorn School
138 Winnacut Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
For Information: 603-778-8285

April 21, 2012
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong, Sitar & Lakota Flute with Jonas Zev Amberger, Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH 03801 For Information: 603-501-9292
http://www.zevyoga.com
Benefit for the Sacred Fire Foundation
http://www.sacredfirefoundation.org

May 5, 2012 • 7:30pm
Con Tutti Concert
Joanne Connolly, Director
Special guest: Randy Armstrong
Unitarian-Unerversalist Church
292 South St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information: 207-451-9346

May 8, 2012 • 9 am
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH 03865
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

May 27, 2012 • 7pm
North Indian Classical Music Concert
Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Church
Katherine Aanensen, Sitar
Randy Armstrong, Tabla & Sitar
with Ravi Bajaj, Tabla
Andrew Rondeau, Sitar, Guitar, Tamboura
Geoff Safford, Sitar, Tamboura
Harshita Yerramreddy, Sitar, Tamboura
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-777-3453

June 1 – 3, 2012
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Randy Armstrong, Director, Myra Romain, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter. NH 03833
For Information: 603-772-4311 http://www.exeter.edu

June 2, 2012 • 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Voices from the Heart with Randy Armstrong and Drummama
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/

June 16, 2012 • 8 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Special Fundraiser Benefit Concert for Voices From The Heart Cuba Tour
North Church, Market Square
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tickets: $20. Available at the door.
or at BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM
For Information: info@voicesfromtheheart.org or visit http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/

July 1 – 10, 2012
Concert Tour in Havana & Cienfuegos, Cuba with Voices from the Heart
Performaces at: Teatro Amandeo Roldan, Basicica San Francisco, San Felipe de Neris, Teatro Thomas Terry and more…

July 12 –14, 2012
Plymouth State University Graduate Course
World Music and African Drumming for the Classroom
Randy Armstrong, Instructor
Beauty Hill Music Studios
Barrington, NH 03825
For Information and Registration: http://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/request-information
PSU Graduate Dept. – Tel: 603-535-2636

July 16, 2012
Randy Armstrong – Workshop Leader
West African Drumming
Plymouth State University
Arts in Education (AIE) Summer Institute
Plymouth, NH 05264
For Information and Registration: 603-393-5199
Email: mfminickiello02@olymouth.edu

July 17, 24, 31, 2012
West African Drumming Classes
Tuesday Evenings – 3 Part Series
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801
$20.per class, Bring your drums or drums will be provided
For Registration and Information: 603-664-6768 or email info@randyarmstrong.com

July 23, 2012 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 23, 2012 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

August 6 – 10, 2012 • 9 am
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Stories, Theater and Music Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact: Lisa Donnelly, 603-833-5417
Email: lcd4881@aol.com

Sept. 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 2012 • 7:30pm
West African Drumming Classes – 5 Part Series
Taught by Randy Armstrong
Including Brazilian / Haitian / Afro–Cuban Traditions
Tuesday Evenings at 7:30pm
Location: Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts, Malt House Plaza, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Cost: $20 per class, Bring your drums or drums will be provided
For Registration and Information: 603-664-6768 or email info@randyarmstrong.com
Sign Up and Join The Fun and Excitement!

September 20, 2012
NH State Council on the Arts
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
SERESC Conference Center
29 Commerce Drive
Bedford, NH 03110-6835

September 25 – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012
West African Drumming & World Music Workshop Series
for High School, Middle School & Young Adult Immigrants & Refugees
Location: Manchester YMCA – Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
30 Mechanics St.
Manchester, NH 03101
Sponsored by ABC World Citizens
In collaboration WITH OPEN MINDS

September 30, 2012
Randy Armstrong with Voices From The Heart
Performing Songs from Cuba Tour
Universalist-Unitarian Church – 10 AM
292 South Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: 603-436-4762

October 21, 2012
Randy Armstrong, Guest Artist
Performances on Sitar, Lakota Flute and Djembe
Rye Congregational Church
580 Washington St.
Rye, NH 03870
Tel: 603-964-4061

November 2, 2012 • 7pm
Drum Circle Facilitator
Waysmeet Center – UNH
15 Mill Pond Rd.
Durham, NH 03824
http://www.unh.edu/campusministry

November 4, 2012 • 1pm – 3pm
Integrated Arts Graduate Course – Workshop Leader
West African Drumming & World Music
Plymouth State University
Rounds Hall – Clock Tower
Plymouth, NH 03864

November 17, 2012 • 4pm & 7:30pm
Voices from the Heart
with Randy Armstrong and Drummama /
Craig Werth Ukelele Orchestra & Matt Jensen Gospel Trio
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/

November 19 – 28, 2012
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

November 30, 2012
Portsmouth African Burying Ground Fundraiser
International Photography Exhibit & Sale
with Randy Armstrong Performance
at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center
DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH CENTER
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: (603) 430-6027
http://www.africanburyinggroundnh.org

December 9, 2012 • 4 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy Holiday Concert
Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH 03833
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311

December 15, 2012 • 7pm &
December 16, 2012 • 3pm
Manchester Choral Society and Orchestral
Dan Perkins, Conductor & Music Director with Randy Armstrong, World Percussion and Volker Nahrmann, Fretless & Acoustic Bass
Performing “THE PEACEMAKERS” by Karl Jenkins :
Saint Joseph Cethedral
145 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Tickets and Information:
http://mcsnh.ticketleap.com/christmas-tapestry-the-peacemakers
DON’T MISS THIS CONCERT!

December 31, 2012 • 8:15 / 9:30 / 10:45 pm
Randy Armstrong Trio in Concert
Featuring Volker Nahrmann and Jose Duque
First Night Portsmouth
Temple Israel
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info and Tickets/Buttons: www.proportsmouth.org

 

2011

January 13, 2011 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
MLK Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – Academy Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603.772.4311

January 20, 2011 • 10 am & 1 pm
Assembly Performances
World Music Concert by Randy Armstrong
Kingswood Fine Arts Center
Kingswood Regional Middle School
404 South Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

January 31, February 1, 7, 8, 2011
Artist in Residence – Randy Armstrong
West African Drumming Workshops
Henry W. Moore School
12 Deerfield Rd.
Candia, NH 03034
For Info: 603-483-2251

February 15, 2011 • 12 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
7th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Nashua Community College Gymnasium
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
For Info: 603-882-6923, ext. 1755

March 12 – 21, 2011
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 23 – May 25, 2011 • Weds Evenings
Beginner – 5:45 to 7 pm | Advanced – 7 – 8:15 pm
West African Drumming Classes
Phillips Exeter Academy
Wicks Room at Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833

March 31 – April 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 2011
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

April 3, 2011 • 10 am
Earth Day Celebration Concert
Randy Armstrong with Voices from the Heart and Drummama
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For information: Voices from the Heart

April 11, 2011
Randy Armstrong in Concert Assembly Performances
Colebrook Elementary School
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, New Hampshire
For information: 603-237-4801

April 20 – 22, 2011
Randy Armstrong Concerts and Workshops
New Hampshire Music Festival Mostly Music Series
Weds. April 20 – Ashland Elementary School, Ashland, NH
Thurs. April 21 – Moultonborough Academy, Moultonborough, NH
New Hampshire Music Festival
52 Symphony Lane Center Harbor, NH

Friday April 22 • 7 pm
Free Public Concert—Randy Armstrong with percussionist, Jose Duque!
Gilford High School Auditorium
88 Alvah Wilson Rd. Gilford, NH 03249
For Information call: 603-279-3300
New Hampshire Music Festival
52 Symphony Lane Center Harbor, NH

April 26 – May 3, 10, 24, 31, 2011 • Tuesday Evenings • 8:00 – 9:15 pm
5 Week Series – West African Drumming Classes with Randy Armstrong
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH
$20 per class
For Info & Registration, call: 603-664-6768
or Email: info@randyarmstrong.com

May 4, 2011 • 7 pm
West African Drumming & Dance Master Class with Theo Martey & Saeed Abbas
Randy Armstrong, Director
West African Drumming Ensemble
Phillips Church
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

May 13, 16, 17, 19, 2011
Artist In Residence – Randy Armstrong
Lincoln Street School
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter. NH 03833

May 19, 2011
Artist in Residence Culminating Event with Randy Armstrong
International Day Festival
Lincoln Street School
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH

May 27 – 29, 2011
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH 03833

June 3, 2011
World Cultures Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH
Website: http://www.timberlanepac.org

June 4, 2011 • 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Voices from the Heart with Randy Armstrong and Drummama
Special Guests – Matt Jensen and Friends
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information and Tickets: Voices from the Heart

June 10, 2011
Randy Armstrong World Fusion Ensemble
featuring Jose Duque, Shamou, Theo Martey and Volker Nahrmann
Kennett High School World Cultures Music Series
Loynd Auditorium
409 Eagles Way
North Conway, NH
For information: 603-356-4343

June 24, 2011 • 2 pm
Musicians and Publishers: Read the Contract
Legal panelist: Curtis Payne, Esq.; Payne Law
Arts/Culture panelist: Randy Armstrong; Unu Mondo Productions and Arts Councilor
Facilitator: Jon Garon, Esq., Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell and Hamline University School of Law
Part of the Arts, Culture and The Law Conference • 9 am – 3:30 pm
Twelve panel discussions will occur throughout the day, each with a legal expert,
an arts or culture industry expert, and a facilitator.
UNH School of Law
2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301
For Information and Registration:
http://www.nh.gov/nhculture/artsculturelaw_conf.htm

June 28 – August 30, 2011 • Tuesdays • 8:00 – 9:15 pm
Summer 2011 West African Drumming Classes
10 Week Series with Randy Armstrong—$20 per class
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info & Registration, call: 603-664-6768 or email: info@randyarmstrong.com

July 6 – 9, 2011
Plymouth State University Integrated Arts Graduate Course:
Teaching West African Drumming for the Classroom
3 credit course or audit – Randy Armstrong, Instructor
Download the course schedule (see page 5, Art, Music and Integrated Arts)
Download the course Syllabus
Location: Beauty Hill Studio
Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737 or 603-664-6768
Trish Lindberg or Angela Adams

July 10, 2011 • 12:45 pm
Plymouth State University
Graduate Course World Music Workshop
Silver Fox Inn
70 Packard’s Road
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737
Email: Trish Lindberg

July 11, 2011 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 11, 2011 • 6:30 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Phillips Exeter Academy, Wicks Room – Phillips Church
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 14, 2011
“Poly-Rhythms for Pianists Workshop”
West African Drumming with Randy Armstrong
Summer Piano Intensive 2011
Rye Congregational Church
580 Washington Road, Rye, NH
For information and registration:
David Wold Associates
Telephone: 603.828.6402
Email: info@davidwold.com
Website: http://www.davidwold.com

July 21, 2011
Arts Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
Concord, NH

July 27 – 30, 2011
Plymouth State University Integrated Arts Graduate Course:
Teaching World Music, Art and Cultures in the Classroom
3 credit course or audit – Randy Armstrong, Instructor
Download the course schedule (see page 9, Art, Music and Integrated Arts)
Download the course Syllabus
Beauty Hill Studio, Barrington, NH 03825
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737 or 603-664-6768
Trish Lindberg or Angela Adams

August 3 – 6, 2011 • Daily: 10 am – 5 pm
METAMORPHOSIS; Manifesting Your Creative Self
An Intensive Transformational Workshop with Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele
Storytelling, Music & Drumming, Guided Meditation, Creative Reflection
Beauty Hill Studios, Barrington, NH 03825
To sign up, contact: Genevieve Aichele at 603-431-6644 ext. 2
Download the flyer.

August 9 – 30, 2011 • Tuesdays • 8:00 – 9:15 pm
August 2011 West African Drumming Classes with Randy Armstrong—$20 per class
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info & Registration, call: 603-664-6768 or email: info@randyarmstrong.com

August 20, 2011 • 7:30 PM
Randy Armstrong Performance
Sarah Farmer Peace Awards
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME 03903
For Information: 207-439-7200
http://www.greenacre@usbnc.org

August 26 – 28, 2011
Montreal International Film Festival

September 7 – 23, 2011
Artist in Residence Program
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH 03245

October 9, 2011
Armstrong & Aichele – World Tales in Concert
West End Studio Theatre
959 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH
For tickets and info: 603.300.2986
Sponsored by ACT ONE – Artists’ Collaborative Theatre of New England
http://www.actonenh.org

October 18 – November 8, 2011 • Tuesdays • 8:00 – 9:15 pm
Fall 2011 West African Drumming Classes
5 Week Series with Randy Armstrong—$20 per class
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info & Registration, call: 603-664-6768 or email: info@randyarmstrong.com

October 23, 2011 • 1 pm
Plymouth State University
Graduate Course World Music Workshop
Silver Fox Inn
70 Packard’s Road
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737
Email: Trish Lindberg

November 4, 2011 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

November 5, 2011
Randy Armstrong in Concert
SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT for the Barrington Schools Arts Program
Barrington Chamber of Commerce
Nippo Lake Golf Club
88 Stagecoach Rd.
Barrington, NH 03825
For Information and Reservations: 603-664-2317

November 15, 2011 • 7 pm
North Indian Concert Student Recital
Katherine Aenensen, sitar & Randy Armstrong, tabla
Phillips Exeter Academy
Powell Hall, Forrestal Bowld Music Building
Tan Lane, Exeter, NH 03833
For Information: 603-777-3453

November 17, 2011 • 7:30 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
with percussionist/drummer, Jose Duque
International Education Week
Colby-Sawyer College
Ware Campus Center – Wheeler Hall
541 Main St, New London, NH 03257
For Information: 603 526-3750

November 19, 2011 • 4 PM & 7:30 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert with Voices from the Heart
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St.
Portsmouth, NH
For information: Voices from the Heart

November 21 – December 1, 2011
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

December 2, 2011 • 7pm
Armstrong & Aichele – World Tales in Concert
White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road
Bethlehem, New Hampshire 03574
(603) 444-2928
http://www.whitemountain.org

December 9, 2011 • 8 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
featuring Drummer/Percussionist, Jose Duque
Elysium Arts Folk Club
Lower Mill at Salmon Falls
Rollinsford, NH 03869
For Reservations and Tickets Call: 603.743.4700 – Limited Seating

December 11, 2011 • 4 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy Holiday Concert
Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH 03833
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311

 

2010

January 4, 5, 11, 12, 25, 26, 2010
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

January 6 – March 3, 2010 • Wednesdays at 6 and 7 pm
West African Drumming Classes
Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Church – Wicks Room,
Exeter, NH
For Information call: 603-664-6768

January 18, 2010
Randy Armstrong in Concert
MLK Day Celebration
York High School
York, ME

January 23, 2010 • 10 am – 6 pm
Tales From The World Within: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Experiential Workshop for Adults with Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele
West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH
For Info & Reservations: New Hampshire Theatre Project, 603-431-6644 or 603-661-0922
Snowdate: TBA

January 29 – February 1-4, 2010
Artist in Residence – Randy Armstrong
Music from Around the World
East Kingston Elementary School
East Kingston, NH

February – March 2010
New Album Recording & Mixing Sessions
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH

February 8 – 9, 2010
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

February 11, 12, 15, 16, 2010
Concert Assembly Performances: West African Drumming and Dance
Artist in Residence with Theo Martey, Ghanain drummer/dancer
Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH

February 19, 2010
Arts Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
Concord, NH

February 25, 2010 • Noon
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Black History Month Celebration
Nashua Community College Gymnasium
505 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH
For Info: 603-882-6923, ext. 1755

February 26, 2010 • 7:00 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
West African Drumming Workshop • 2 pm
Marlboro College Ragle Hall
Marlboro, VT
For Info: 802-251-7644

March 4 – 16, 2010
New Album Recording Sessions
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

March 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 26, 2010
Artist in Residence: West African Drumming & Dance
with Theo Martey, Drummer/Dancer from Ghana, West Africa
Garrison Elementary School
Dover, NH

March 31 – May 26, 2010
Wednesdays at 6 and 7 pm
West African Drumming Classes
Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Church – Wicks Room
Exeter, NH
For Information call: 603-664-6768

April 2, 2010 • 1:15 pm
Randy Armstrong – School Assembly Performance
with Theo Martey, Drummer/Dancer from Ghana, West Africa
Winnachunnett High School Auditorium
Sponsored by the World Language Dept.
1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH
For Info: 603-926-3395

April 9, 2010 • 7 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Old Brick Playhouse, 329 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
For Info & Tickets: 304-637-9090

April 10, 2010 • 8 pm
World Music Concert
Old Brick Playhouse, 329 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
For Info & Tickets: 304-637-9090

April 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 2010
Artist in Residence
West African Drumming & Dance
Earth Day Celebration with Theo Martey
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester, Manchester, NH

April 26 – 30, 2010
Artist in Residence – Randy Armstrong
Indian River School
Canaan, NH

May 7, 8, 14, 15, 2010
Integrated Arts Graduate Course: Teaching World Cultures through Music & the Arts
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
Download a course description & syllabus

May 22, 2010
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute with Jonas Zev Amberger – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information, Tickets & Reservations: 603–501-9292

May 28 – 30, 2010
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Phillips Exeter Academy, Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH

June 2,3, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 2010
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

June 11, 2010 • 10:30 am
Randy Armstrong World Percussion Ensemble
featuring Jose Duque, Shamou and Theo Martey
Kennett High School World Cultures Music Series
Loynd Auditorium
409 Eagles Way
North Conway, NH
For information: 603-356-4343

June 19, 2010 • 2 pm
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute with Jonas Zev – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information, Tickets & Reservations: 603–501-9292

June 30 – August 25, 2010 • Every Weds. • 7 and 8 pm
Youth Class (Ages 8 – 13) : 7 to 7:45 pm • Adult Class: 8 to 9:15 pm
West African Drumming Classes including Brazilian • Afro-Caribbean • Haitian Rhythms
Bring you own drum or drums will be provided.
Price: $15. Youth / $20. Adult
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH
For Registration call: 603-664-6768 / 603-512-4325 or Email

July 1 – August 26, 2010 • Every Thursday • 7:30 pm
West African Drumming Classes and Rhythms of the African Diaspora
(Intermediate to Advance Levels)
Bring you own drum or drums will be provided. Transcriptions of rhythms available.
Price: $20
Beauty Hill Studios
Barrington, NH
For Information, Registration and Directions: 603-664-6768 or Email

July 10, 2010
Plymouth State University
Graduate Course World Music Workshop
Plymouth, NH
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker

July 14 – 17, 2010 • 9:30 am – 5 pm Daily
Plymouth State University
Integrated Arts Graduate Course: West African Drumming for the Classroom
3 credit course or audit
PSU Summer 2010 Schedule
Course Syllabus
Location: Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH
For Info and Registration: 603-535-2737
Trish Lindberg or Angela Adams

July 26, 2010 • 10 am
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy, Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 27, 2010 • 8 pm
Subtonic: A Music and Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute with Jonas Zev – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information, Tickets & Reservations: 603–501-9292

August 14, 2010 • 7:30 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Reimer Hall Auditorium
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME
For Info: 207.439.7200 / 207.439.8609

August 31, 2010 — Back by Popular Demand!
Subtonic: A Music and Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar, Guitars & Lakota Flute with Jonas Zev – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information, Tickets & Reservations: 603–501-9292

September 5, 2010 • 2 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert with percussionist, Marty Quinn
Peace Flag Raising Celebration
Green Acre Baha’i School
Reimer Hall Auditorium/Kelsey Center
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME
For Info: 207.439.7200

September 11, 2010 • 8 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert featuring drummer/percussionist, Jose Duque
Elysium Arts Folk Club
Lower Mill at Salmon Falls
Rollinsford, NH
For Reservations and Tickets Call: 603.743.4700 – Limited Seating

September 28 – November 2, 2010 • Every Tuesday • 8 to 9:15 pm
West African Drumming Classes
including Brazilian • Afro-Caribbean • Haitian Rhythms
Bring you own drum or drums will be provided.
Price: $20.
Portsmouth Center for Yoga and the Arts
95 Albany St. #9 in the Malt House Plaza
Portsmouth, NH
For Registration call: 603-664-6768 / 603-512-4325 or Email

October 21, 2010 • 9:30 am
Randy Armstrong, Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon Street, Suite 225
Concord, NH

October 23, 2010 • 5 pm
West African Drumming Workshop
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center
39 South Main Street
Plymouth, NH
For Information, Reservations and Tickets Call: 603) 536-2551
Email: flyingmonkeynh@gmail.com

October 23, 2010 • 8 pm
Randy Armstrong in Concert featuring drummer/percussionist Jose Duque
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center
39 South Main Street
Plymouth, NH
For Information, Reservations and Tickets Call: 603) 536-2551
Email: flyingmonkeynh@gmail.com

November 19, 20, 21, 2010*
Macbeth by William Shakespeare with performance of original score composed by Randy Armstrong, directed by Rob Richards
Phillips Exeter Academy Fisher Theater
20 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information and Tickets: 603-772-4311
*Soundscape/ Score Notes: Sonically envision Stomp meets Blue Man Group meets Recycled Percussion meets Industrial Nightmare. Randy Armstrong performing the score live for opening night at 7 pm & the Sunday show at 1 pm.

November 20, 2010 • 4 PM & 7:30 PM
Randy Armstrong in Concert with Voices from the Heart
Unitarian – Universalist Church
292 State St.
Portsmouth, NH
For information: Voices from the Heart

November 28, 29 – December 2, 3, 6, 7, 2010
Artist in Residence • West African Drumming & Dance
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
555 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
For Information (603) 625-5982 or (603) 625-5031

December 1, 2010
West African Drumming Workshops conducted by Randy Armstrong
Hartman Union Building
Plymouth, NH 03264
For information, schedule and registration call: Wendy Burnham at 603-535-2670

December 10, 2010 • 7 pm
Phillips Exeter Academy Holiday Concert
Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311

 

2009

January 16, 2009
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy – West African Drum Ensemble
with IMANI dance troupe
Fisher Theater – 7 PM
Exeter, NH 03833
For Info: 603-772-4311

January 20, 22, 23, 26 -29, 2009
Artist in Residence
West African Drumming & World Music
Rye Elementary School
461 Sagamore Road
Rye, NH

February 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 2009
Artist In Residence
Main-Dunstable Elementary School
Nashua, NH

February 19, 2009
Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Mast Way School – 2 PM
Lee, NH

February 27–28, 2009
Randy Armstrong – Conductor / Workshop Leader
World Percussion Ensemble
Connecticut Music Educators Association
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT
For Info: Paul Nickolloff – 203.790.5811

March 5, 2009
Randy Armstrong Concert
Family Performance & Workshop
Woodman Park School – 7 PM
Dover, NH

March 15 – 24, 2009
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 26, 27, 30, 31, April 2, 3, 2009
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Artist in Residence Prgram
Epping Elementary School
Epping, NH

March 28, 2009
Randy Armstrong Workshop
Plymouth State University Graduate Studies
Best Western Silver Fox Inn / 2 – 5 PM
70 Packard’s Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH
603.236.3699

April 2, 2009
West African Drumming Performance
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 — 9 AM to 5 PM
Integrated Arts Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music & the Arts
Randy Armstrong – Instructor
Barrington Location: Beauty Hill Studio
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
Email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 9 -13, 2009
Recording Session for New Album by
Randy Armstrong & Volker Nahrmann
Reunion performances of former Do’a and Unu Mondo musicians. Watch for late Fall ’09 or Early ’10 Release!

April 16, 2009
Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH

April 17, 2009
Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
Hillsboro, NH

April 20 – 24, 2009
Randy Armstrong
Artist in Residence
Center School
Hampton, NH

April 23, 2009
West African Drumming Performance
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
Majestic Theater – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

April 30 – May 3, 2009
Recording Session for New Album
Randy Armstrong & Volker Nahrmann

May 4, 2009
Randy Armstrong Concert
Assembly Horne Street Elementary School
Dover, NH

May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2009
Randy Armstrong – Meet the Composer
Original Score for NHTP Production of
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
West End Studio Theatre
959 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info & Reservations:
(603) 431-6644
http://www.nhtheatreproject.org

May 18, 2009
Randy Armstrong Concert
and West African Drumming Workshop
Merrimack High School International Festival
Merrimack, NH

May 28, 2009
NH State Council on the Arts
Traditional Arts Panel – Arts Councilor
Concord, NH

May 29 – 31, 2009
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concert
with PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

June 5, 2009
Randy Armstrong World Fusion Ensemble
featuring Volker Nahrmann (Germany),
Jose Duque (Venezuela)
Shamou (Iran), Theo Martey (Ghana)
Kennett High School Auditorium – 7:30 PM
North Conway, NH
For Information:
Arts Alliance of Northern NH
603-323-7302
info@aannh.org

June 5, 2009
New Album Recording Session
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

June 9, 2009
New Album Recording Session
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

June 12, 2009
Concert Assembly Performances
Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH

June 13, 2009
Graduation Commencement Speaker
Cocheco Arts & Technology Academy
Henry Law Park
Dover, NH

June 18, 2009
Arts Councilor – Meeting
NH State Council on the Arts
Concord, NH

June 25, 26, 29, 30, 2009
Randy Armstrong, Instructor
York Summer Institute
Teacher Training – York School District
“Teaching World Cultures through Music & the Arts”
Graduate Credit Program
For Registration:
http://www.yorkschools.org
York, Maine

July 27, 2009
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy
Assembly Hall – 10 AM
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603.772.4311

August 2, 2009
Picnic Concert Series
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main St.
Reimer Hall – 2 PM
Randy Armstrong performing with
Grammy Award Winner, K.C. Porter
Producer of Santana’s Supernatural Album
Eliot, Me 03903
http://www.greenacre.org

August 3 – 7, 2009
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884

August 8, 2009
Randy Armstrong in Concert
An Evening of World Fusion Music
Green Acre Baha’i School
Reimer Hall – 7:30 PM
939 Main St.
Eliot, Me 03903
http://www.greenacre.org

August 18 – 27, 2009
New Album Recording Session
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

August 22, 2009
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Family School Connections
Back to School Performance – 11 AM
169 Main St.
Claremont, NH 03743
For Information: 603-543-4295

August 22, 2009
Randy Armstrong Sitar Performance
Sarah Farmer Peace Awards – 7:30 PM
Green Acre Baha’i School
Reimer Hall – 7:30 PM
939 Main St.
Eliot, Me 03903
http://www.greenacre.org

August 28 – 31, 2009
West Virginia

September 3 – 7, 2009
Montreal International Film Festival

September 14, 2009
Music Department Assembly Performance
Phillips Exeter Academy – 10 AM
Exeter, NH

September 17, 2009
NH State Council on the Arts
Arts Councilor Planning Retreat
Concord, NH

September 21, 22, 28, 29, 2009
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

September 29, 2009
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute
with Jonas Zev Amberger – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios – 8 PM
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603–501-9292
http://www.zevyoga.com

October 1, 2009
Artist In Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

October 4, 2009
New Album Recording Session
with Black Thunder Lakota Singers
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH

October 5, 6 2009
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

October 6, 13, 20, 2009
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute
with Jonas Zev Amberger – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios – 8 PM
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603–501-9292
http://www.zevyoga.com

October 10 & 11, 2009
Tales From The World Within:
A Journey of Self-Discovery
Experiential Workshop for Adults with
Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele
Sat. 10 AM – 6 PM / Sun. 10 AM – 2 PM
West End Studio Theatre
959 Islington Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Info & Reservations:
(603) 431-6644 or 661-0922
http://www.nhtheatreproject.org

October 15, 2009
Arts Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
Concord, NH

October 19, 20, 22, 23, 2009
Concert Assembly Performances
York High School
York Middle School
Coastal Elementary School
Village Elementary School
York, ME

October 27, 2009
Concert Assembly & Mini-Residency
Bradford Elementary School
Cultural Enrichment Program
Bradford, NH

October 30 & 31, 2009
NH Arts in Education Conference
AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Bretton Woods, NH

November 1, 2009
Recording Session at
Beauty Hill Recording Studios
Barrington, NH

November 2 & 3, 2009
West African Drumming Workshops
Holderness Central School – 3 to 5:30 PM
Holderness, NH

November 3, 10, 24, 2009
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute
with Jonas Zev Amberger – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios – 8 PM
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603–501-9292
http://www.zevyoga.com

November 6, 2009
Concert Assembly Performance
Bradford Elementary School
Cultural Enrichment Program
Bradford, NH

November 12–19, 2009
Artist in Residence
West African Drumming & Dance
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
With Theo Martey
Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
Manchester, NH

November 19, 2009
Arts Councilor Meeting
NH State Council on the Arts – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

November 21, 2009
Randy Armstrong in Concert
With Voices from the Heart
Performances at 4 & 7:30 PM
Unitarian – Universalist Church
Portsmouth, NH
Fro information: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org

November 30 – December 1-4, 2009
Artist in Residence – Randy Armstrong
with Jasmine Shah, North Indian Dancer
York Middle School
York, Maine
http://www.yorkschools.org

November – December, 2009
New Album Recording Sessions
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

December 8, 15, 21, 2009
Subtonic: A Music Yoga Experience
Randy Armstrong – Sitar & Lakota Flute
with Jonas Zev Amberger – Yoga Teacher
Zev Yoga Studios – 8 PM
16 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603–501-9292
http://www.zevyoga.com
Winter Solstice Celebration on Dec. 21st

December 11, 2009
West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Phillips Exeter Academy
Holiday Concert – 7 PM
at Hanson Center for Performing Arts
Exeter High School
1 Blue Hawk Dr., Exeter, NH
For Info & Tickets: 603-772-4311

December 17, 2009
Arts Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
Concord, NH

December 28, 2009
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Green Acre Baha’i School
Reimer Hall Auditorium – 7:30 PM
939 Main St.
Eliot, Me 03903
http://www.greenacre.org

December 31, 2009
Randy Armstrong in Concert
with Percussionist / Drummer, Jose Duque
First Night Portsmouth
United Methodist Church Hall
Shows at 8:15 / 9:30 / 10:45 PM
Portsmouth, NH
For Info: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2008

January 18, 2008
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy –
West African Drum Ensemble
with IMANI dance troupe
Fisher Theater – 7 PM
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

January 24, 28 – 31, 2008
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Artist in Residence
Kensington Elementary School
Kensington, NH

January 25, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Assembly Hall – 10 AM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

January 25, 2008
International Dance Party
with World Fusion Band: LOOPIN
Science Center Auditorium – 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

February 8, 2008
Concert Assembly Performances
Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH

March 7, 2008
Concert Assembly Performances
Northwood Elementary School
Northwood, NH

March 9 – 18, 2008
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 20, 2008
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
Manchester Boys & Girls Club
Union St. Clubhouse – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

March 25 – April 8, 2008
Artist in Residence
Epping Elementary School
with West African Dancer & Musician, Theo Martey
Epping, NH

April 5, 2008
West African Drumming & Dance Concert
with Manchester Boys & Girls Club
Milford, NH

April 10, 2008
West African Drumming Workshops
Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH

April 11 & 18 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 12, 19, 26 – 9 AM to 5 PM
Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music & the Arts
Randy Armstrong – Instructor
SERESC
Bedford, NH
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu
http://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/schedules/
200893/schedule200893_art.pdf

April 15, 2008
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Assembly Concert – 9 AM
Timberlane Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH

April 24, 2008
Arts Councilor – NHSCA
Governor’s Arts Awards
Colonial Theater – 5:30 PM
Keene. NH

May 3, 2008
Randy Armstrong Workshop
Plymouth State University Graduate Studies
Best Western Silver Fox Inn / 2 – 5 PM
70 Packard’s Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH
603.236.3699

May 13, 2008
Concert Assembly Performance
OdysseyNH Academy – 1 PM
150 High St.
Hampton, NH

May 15, 2008
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

May 16, 2008
Dayyan Armstrong ( My Son )
Graduation – New School University
Jazz and Contemporary Music – BFA
New York City, NY

May 21, 2008
North Indian Sitar Recital
Phillips Exeter Academy
Wicks Room – Phillips Church – 2 PM
Exeter, NH

May 23 – 25, 2008
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concert
with PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

May 29, 2008
Traditional Arts Panel
NH State Council on the Arts – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

June 6, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Kennett High School Auditorium
Shows: 1:30 & 7 PM
Conway, NH

July 8, 2008
Randy Armstrong Concert & Workshop
Plymouth State University
Arts In Education Summer Institute –
Graduate Studies
Plymouth, NH
For Info: 603.524.7705

July 12, 2008
Community Drumming Festival
hosted by Akwaaba Ensemble
Bronstein Park – 11 AM to 3 PM
225 Hanover St.
Manchester, NH 03104
For Info Call Theo Martey:
603.264.5582
http://www.akwaabaensemble.com

July 19, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Rye Congregational Church Concert Series
580 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
For Tickets and Info: 603.964.4061
Website: http://www.ryecongregational.com

July 27, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Sundays in the Garden Concert Series
Hamilton House – 4 PM
South Berwick, ME
For information call: 207.384.2454
http://www.HistoricNewEngland.org

July 28, 2008
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy
Assembly Hall – 10 AM
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603.772.4311

August 4 – 8, 2008
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact:
Laurie Moreno – 603-335-1961
Email: Lzmstrafford@aol.com

August 9, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Reimer Hall Auditorium
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME 03903
For Info: 207.439.7200

August 10, 2008
Mayhew Foundation Concert
Mayhew Island – 6:30 PM
Newfound Lake, NH

August 16, 2008
Sarah Farmer Peace Awards with
Randy Armstrong Music Performance
Reimer Hall Auditorium
Green Acre Baha’i School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME 03903
For Info: 207.439.7200

August 29 – September 1, 2008
Montreal International Film Festival
Montreal, Canada

September 3 – 26, 2008
Artist in Residence Program
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH

September 27, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Deerfield Fair
Main Show Stage – 2 PM
34 Stage Road
Deerfield, New Hampshire 03037
For Information: (603) 463-7421

October 16, 2008
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
Phillips Exeter Academy – 9 AM to 3 PM
Exeter, NH 03833

October 17, 20, 21, 2008
Artist in Residence
Garrison Elementary School
50 Garrison Road
Dover, NH

October 25, 2008
“YES WE CAN”: Concert of Hope
Randy Armstrong Trio
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
Elysium Arts Folk Club
Lower Mill at Salmon Falls
Rollinsford, NH 03869
http://www.elysiumarts.com/folkclub
For Reservations and Tickets Call:
603.743.4700 – Limited Seating

November 4, 2008
V O T E !

November 14, 2008
Assembly Performance
Claremont Middle School – 1 PM
Claremont, NH

November 22, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
with Voices from the Heart
Unitarian-Universalist Church
292 State St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Tickets and Information:
http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org

December 6, 2008
Holiday Concert with
Randy Armstrong and the
Phillips Exeter Academy
West African Drumming Ensemble & Concert Choir
Thompson Gym – 7 PM
Exeter, NH
For Information: 603-772-4311

December 12, 2008
Holiday Concert
Manchester Boys & Girls Club – 4 PM
Manchester, NH

December 13, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
with Con Tutti Chorus
Unitarian-Universalist Church
292 State St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
For Information:
http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/contutti.htm

December 31, 2008
Randy Armstrong in Concert
with special guest percussionist,
Jose Duque
First Night Celebration
Portsmouth, NH 03801
http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2007

January 4 – 5, 2007
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

January 8, 2007
West African drumming Workshop
Dover Middle & High School – 6 PM
Dover, NH

January 11, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

January 12 – 15, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales Volume II
Recording Sessions
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

January 19, 2007
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy –
West African Drum Ensemble
with IMANI dance troupe
Fisher Theater – 7 PM
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

January 21, 2007
Martin Luther King Celebration
Portsmouth Women’s Club
Middle St. – 10:30 AM
Portsmouth, NH

January 25, 26, 29, 2007
Artist in Residence – World Music
Kensington Elementary School
Kensington, NH

February 2, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Concert Assembly
Newmarket Elementary School – 9:30 AM
243 main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857

February 8, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

February 9, 2007
Randy Armstrong Concert Assembly
Dover Middle School – 1 PM
Dover, NH

February 11, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales Volume II
CD Mastering Session – Decato Sound
Dover, NH

February 17, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
NEBY Fest 2007
Sheraton Stamford Hotel – 8 PM
2701 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
203-359-1300
Email: contact@neby.org
For Info and Registration: http://www.neby.org

February 18, 2007
West African Drumming Workshop
NEBY Fest 2007
Sheraton Stamford Hotel – 4:45 PM – 6 PM
Stamford, CT
Email: contact@neby.org
For Info and Registration: http://www.neby.org

March 9, 10, 11, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
CD Release Concert Series
presented by New Hampshire Theatre Project
West End Studio Theatre
959 Islington St. Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Reservations: 603-431-6644
http://www.nhtheatreproject.org

March 15, 2007
Diversity Day Concert
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
Union St.
Manchester, NH

March 18 – 26, 2007
Cultural Study & Education Trip
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 28 – May 23, 2007
West African Drumming Classes on Weds. at 6 & 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – Wicks Room
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information call: 603-664-6768

March 30, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Concert Assembly
Timberlane Performing Arts Center – 9:30 AM
44 Greenough Rd.
Plaistow, NH

March 31, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
House Concert & Fundraiser – 7 PM
York, ME
For Reservations, Tickets and Directions call:
207-646-4472 or 603-767-2680

April 1, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Family Concert Series
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Auditorium – 2 PM
Kittery, Maine
For info call: NH Theatre Project at 603-431-6644

April 2 – 6, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Artist in Residence
New Durham Elementary School
New Durham, NH

April 12, 2007
Randy Armstrong Trio in Concert
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest percussionist extraordinaire, Shamou
Maple Avenue School – 6:30 PM
16 Maple Avenue
Goffstown, NH 03045
For information: 603-497-3330

April 13, 14, 20, 21, 28, 2007
Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music and the Arts
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Pease International Tradeport – Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 17, 2007
Randy Armstrong
Concert Assembly Performances
Merrimack Valley Middle School – 9:45 AM & 12 PM
Penacook, NH
For Info: 603-753-6336

April 19, 2007
NH Alliance for Arts Education
Board of Directors Meeting – 4:30 PM
Dept. of Education
Concord, NH

April 29, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Concerts for a Cause Series
Bell Center for Music and the Arts – 2 PM
Fourth St.
Dover, NH 03820
For info and tickets: 603-742-2355

May 8, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Wellesley College
Global Music Lecture Series – 12:30 PM
Wellesley, MA

May 10, 2007
Film Premiere:
A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN: NH AND THE AMERICAN CRAFT MOVEMENT
Music contributed by Randy Armstrong,
Do’a – Randy Armstrong & Ken LaRoche,
Unu Mondo – Randy Armstrong & Volker Nahrmann
Produced by: Ken Browne Productions
at Courtyard Marriott & Grappone Conference Center
70 Constitution Avenue – 6PM & 9 PM
Concord, New Hampshire
For tickets call 603-224-3375 or email Shelley Roy at: sroy@nhcrafts.org

May 17, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

May 18, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
NH Community Technical College – 12:30 PM
Stratham, NH

May 25 – 27, 2007
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concerts
West African Drum & Dance Ensemble
Randy Armstrong & Myra Romain, Directors
Fisher Theater at Phillips Exeter Academy
Times: 7 PM on May 25 & 26 / 2 PM on May 27
Exeter, NH
For Info and tickets: 603-777-4415

May 29, 2007
Randy Armstrong Trio in Concert
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest percussionist extraordinaire, Shamou
Maple Avenue School – 6:30 PM
16 Maple Avenue
Goffstown, NH 03045
For information: 603-497-3330

June 2, 2007
Voices from the Heart Concert
with special guest, Randy Armstrong
Universalist – Unitarian South Church
State St. – 4 PM & 7 PM Shows
Portsmouth, NH
For Info & tickets: http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org

June 8, 2007
Concert Assembly Presentations
Kennett High School
Conway, NH
For Information: 603.323.7733
Email: info@aannh.org

June 12, 2007
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center Concert
with World Fusion Musician, Randy Armstrong /
Bluesman, T.J. Wheeler /
West African Dancer & Drummer, Theo Martey
Tilton, NH

June 14, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

June 25 – 29, 2007
Artist in Residence Program
Strafford Summer Arts Camp
Strafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH 03884
For Registration & Info Contact:
Laurie Moreno – 603-335-1961
Email: Lzmstrafford@aol.com

July 1, 2007
Mayhew Island Concert
Newfound Lake
Bristol, NH

CROATIA & SLOVENIA TOUR
The following are dates for a
Concert Tour of Slovenia and Croatia
Randy Armstrong with
Voices from the Heart Chorus
Joanne Connolly, Director

July 6 – 8, 2007
Cathedrale / Town Square Concerts
with Klapa Ragusa
Dubrovnik, Croatia

July 9, 2007
Split, Croatia

July 10, 2007
Plitvice Lakes & National Park

July 11, 2007
Trsat Monastery Amphitheater
with Jeka Primorja & Klapa Luka Chorus
Rijeka / Opatija, Croatia

July 12, 2007
Roman Amphitheater Concert
sponsored by The Red Cross
Pula, Croatia

July 13, 2007
Gala Performance
Tartini Opera House
Piran, Slovenia

July 14 – 18, 2007
Venice – Rome, Italy

July 26 – 29, 2007
Randy Armstrong Performances
with Kearsarge Arts Theatre Company (KAT)
Kearsarge Regional High School
North Sutton, NH
For Information and Schedule: 603-526-7144
Email: info@katcompany.org
Website: http://www.katcompany.org

SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

August 3, 2007
Johannesburg

August 4, 2007
Lesedi – Soweto

August 5 – 6, 2007
Pilanesberg

August 7, 2007
Garden Route

August 8, 2007
Knysna

August 9, 2007
Outeniqua Mts.

August 10, 2007
George

August 11 – 14, 2007
Capetown

August 22, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Concerts in the Park – 6:30 PM
Nottingham Recreation Dept.
Nottingham, NH
For Information and Directions:
603-679-3435

August 31 – September 3, 2007
Montreal International Film Festival

September 21, 28 – 4 PM to 9 PM
September 22, 29 – 9 AM to 5 PM
Graduate Course:
West African Drumming for the Classroom
Randy Armstrong – Instructor
Pease International Tradeport
Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

October 12 & 26 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
October 13 & 27 – 9 AM to 5 PM
Graduate Course:
World Stories and Music for the Classroom
Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele (Co-Instructors)
November 3 – 9 AM to 5 PM
Pease International Tradeport
Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

October 18, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

Festival of World Music and Storytelling

October 19 & 20, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Solo/Duo/Trio/Ensemble – World Fusion Jazz at 8 PM
with special guests Volker Nahrmann (Germany),
Jose Duque (Venezuela), Shamou (Iran),
Theo Martey (Ghana), Genevieve Aichele (USA)

October 21, 2007
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Family Concert at 2 PM
A Mosaic of Music and Stories From Around the World

All performances at:
West End Studio Theatre
959 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tickets for each concert:
$20 general, $15 students & seniors
Seating is limited & reservations are recommended.
For Information & Reservations,
call 603-431-6644 ext. 5
email: gen@nhtheatreproject.org

October – December, 2007
Randy Armstrong Ensemble
Recording Sessions – New CD Project
Beauty Hill Recording Studio
Barrington, NH

November 2 & 9 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
November 3, 10, 17 – 9 AM to 5 PM
Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music & the Arts
Randy Armstrong – Instructor
Pease International Tradeport
Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Course Registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

November 15, 2007
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

November 30, 2007
Holiday Concert
Phillips Exeter Academy Gym – 7 PM
Gala Performance of Babatunde Olatunji’s
Song: Betelehemu performed by the
PEA Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus & Glee Club
with the PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

December 6, 2007
Music Meditation
Phillips Church 9:50 AM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

December 11 & 13, 2007
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

December 31, 2007
Randy Armstrong in Concert
First Night Portsmouth
Shows at: 8:15 / 9:15 / 10:15 PM
Temple Israel – State Street
Portsmouth, NH
For Information and Tickets:
http://www.proportsmouth.org
or call 603-433-4398

 

2006

January 6 – 20, 2006
Artist in Residence
Mast Way Elementary School
Lee, NH

January 13, 2006
MLK Day Concert Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fisher Auditorium – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

January 15, 2006
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
at THE PEARL – 7 PM
Portsmouth, NH

January – February 2006
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

February 11, 2006
Tribute to Babatunde Olatunji
Fundraiser for the Center for African Heritage
Portland High School Auditorium – 7 PM
Portland, Maine
For Information call Michael Wingfield 207-653-9905
or Robert Atkinson 207-780-0234

February 19, 2006
Ken LaRoche Memorial Concert
Northampton Center for the Arts – 1 PM to 6 PM
Northampton, MA
For tickets and info: 413 – 374-6531
To contribute to the Ken LaRoche
Children’s Education Fund, please visit:
http://www.kenlaroche.com

March 10 – 17, 2006
Artist in Residence
Kensington Elementary School
Kensington, NH

March 16, 2006
Diversity Day Concert
West African Drum & Dance Ensemble
and Multi-Cultural Performances
Manchester Boys & Girls Club – 7 PM
555 Union St.
Manchester, NH
For Info: 603-625-5031

March 19 – 27, 2006
San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 31 – April 1, 21, 22, 29, 2006
Graduate Course: World Music and Stories for the Classroom
taught by Genevieve Aichele & Randy Armstrong.
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Little Harbor School – Portsmouth, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 7, 8, 14, 15, 2006
Graduate Course: West African Drumming for the Classroom
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Little Harbor School – Portsmouth, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 13, 2006
Governor’s Arts Awards &
40th Anniversary of the NH State Council on the Arts
Capitol Center for the Arts – 7:30 PM
Concord, NH
http://www.ccanh.com
For Information and Tickets: 603-225-1111

April 20, 2006
West African Drumming Workshops
VSA Arts of New Hampshire
Epping Middle School
Epping, NH

April 21, 2006
West African Drumming Workshops
Bow High School
Bow, NH

May 4, 2006
Randy Armstrong Trio in Concert
Featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest percussionist extraordinaire, Shamou
NENAWC Conference
Cliff House Amphitheater – 8 PM
Shore Road
Ogunquit, Maine
For Info: Madeleine Storer at 207-236-8482

May 5, 2006
Artist in Residence
World Awareness Day Celebration
Greenland Middle School
Greenland, NH

May 12, 2006
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Performing Arts Center – 11:30 AM
44 Geenough Rd.
Plaistow, NH

May 19, 2006
Concert Assembly Performance
Sanford Junior High School – 12:30 PM
Sanford, ME

May 26, 2006
Assembly Performance and
West African Drumming and Dance Workshops
with Theo Martey from Accra, Ghana
Eliot Elementary School
Eliot, ME

June 2 – 4, 2006
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concerts
with the PEA West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

June 6, 2006
Family Concert
Bakersville Elementary School – 6 PM
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH
For Information: 603-628-6005

June 11, 2006
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Save Our Groundwater Fundraiser
Stone Church – 2 PM
Newmarket, NH
For Information: 603-659-6321
Website: http://www.thestonechurch.com

June 15, 2006
Concert Performance
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 2006
Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music and the Arts
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Pease International Tradeport – Newington, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

July 24, 2006
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Assembly Performance – 10:30 AM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Assembly Hall
Exeter, NH
For Info: 603-772-4311

July 31, 2006
Camp Mayhew Concert
Sponsored by VSA Arts of New Hampshire
Newfound Lake
Bristol, NH

August 6, 2006
Concert for Peace
Swasey Park – 1 PM to 5 PM
Exeter, NH
For Information call: 603-679-5838

August 8 – 11, 2006
Summer Arts Adventure
Artist in Residence
Strafford, NH

August 13, 2006
Randy Armstrong with percussionist, Marty Quinn
House Concert – 8:30 PM
Brighton, MA

August 14, 2006
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Green Acre Baha’i School
Reimer Hall – 7:30 PM
Eliot, ME
For Information: 207-439-7200

September 1 – 4, 2006
Montreal Film Festival

September 7, 14, 21, 28 – October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2006
West African Drumming Classes
Sponsored by: Portsmouth Music and Arts Center
Youth Class: 5:00 – 5:50 PM
Adult Class: 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Location: Shelburne Elementary School – Portsmouth, NH
For Registration and Information: 603-431-4278
http://www.PMAConline.org

September 13 – December 6, 2006
West African Drumming Classes on Weds. at 6 & 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – Wicks Room
Exeter, NH 03833
For Information call: 603-664-6768

September 16, 2006
Randy Armstrong Trio in Concert
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest percussionist extraordinaire, Shamou
Old Meeting House Concert Series – 7 PM
Francestown, NH
For Tickets, Reservations and Info: 603 – 547-6353

September 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 29, 2006
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

September 23 – 24, 2006
Remastering Session for The Do’a Complete CD Boxset
M-WORKS Mastering Studio
432 Columbia St. Suite 17B
Cambridge, MA 02141

October 3, 19, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 21,
December 5, 12, 19, 2006
West African Drumming Classes at 4:30 & 6 PM
Manchester Boys and Girls Club
555 Union St.
Manchester, NH 03104
For Registration and Information call:
Amie Sue King: 603-625-5982 Ext. 243
Brian Tremblay: 603-625-5982 Ext. 227

October 13, 14, 20, 21, 2006
Graduate Course:
West African Drumming for the Classroom
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

October 23, 30, 31 – November 1, 2, 2006
Artist in Residence
North Indian Music & Dance – The Silk Road Project
Henniker Community School
Henniker, NH
For Info: 603-428-7655

November 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2006
Graduate Course:
Teaching World Cultures through Music and the Arts
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Bow High School – Bow, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

December 1, 2006
Holiday Concert
West African Drumming Ensemble
Randy Armstrong – Director
Phillips Exeter Academy
Gymnasium – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

December 14, 2006
Randy Armstrong – Councilor
NH State Council on the Arts Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

December 19, 2006
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester
West African Drumming Concert – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

December 31, 2006
Randy Armstrong in Concert
First Night Portsmouth – 2007
Temple Israel Auditorium – 8:30 PM
State Street
Portsmouth, NH
For tickets & Info call: 603-436-5521
Produced by Pro Portsmouth Inc.
Website: http://www.proportsmouth.org

 

2005

January 10, 2005
Assembly Concert
Bakersville School – 10 AM
Manchester, NH

January 14, 2005
MLK Day Concert & Celebration
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fisher Theater – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

January 25 – 30, 2005
West African Drumming Ensemble & Orchestra
Plymouth State University
Theater Production: ANASE
Silver Auditorium
Plymouth, NH
For Information: 603-535-2737

February 8. 2005
West African Drumming and Dance Concert
Manchester Boys and Girls Club – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

February 14, 15, 18, 2005
Artist in Residence
Ellis School
Fremont, NH

March 15, 2005
West African Drumming Workshops
Peterborough Elementary School
Peterborough, NH

March 16, 2005
Assembly Concert & Workshops
East Kingston Elementary School
East Kingston, NH

March 17, 2005
Assembly Concert & Workshop
John Stark High School
Weare, NH

March 22, 2005
Strategic Planning Meeting
NH Alliance for Arts Education
NH Department of Education
Concord, NH

March 24, 2005
Diversity Day Concert
Manchester Boys & Girls Club – 7 PM
Manchester, NH

March 25 – 28, 2005
Montreal, Canada

April 1, 2, 22, 23, 30, 2005
Graduate Course: World Music and Stories for the Classroom
taught by Genevieve Aichele & Randy Armstrong.
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Little Harbor School – Portsmouth, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu or plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 7, 2005
West African Drumming & Dance Performance
Manchester Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
Center of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH

April 21, 2005
Diversity Day Concerts & Workshop
Oyster River High School Auditoium
Durham, NH

April 22, 2005
Assembly Concert
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Regional High School Auditorium
Plaistow, NH

May 5 – 24, 2005
Artist In Residence
Peter Woodbury School
Bedford, NH

May 13, 2005
Tsunami Relief Project Concert, Fundraiser & CD Release Party
Performing Artists: Randy Armstrong / Tom Dean / Jan Marvel & Friends / Randy Roos
Mitch’s Place – 8 PM
Main Street, Plymouth, NH
For tickets and information call Rikki Ramsden at: 603-726-8980

May 14, 2005
“Blue – Aspora” Concert & Fundraiser for the Blues Bank Collective
Performing Artists: T.J. Wheeler and the Smokers / Balla Tounkara from Mali / Randy Armstrong / Funky River Band
Universalist-Unitarian Church – Doors open at 8 PM
292 State St., Portsmouth, NH
For tickets and information call: 603-929-0654

May 26 – 29, 2005
Artist Representative
Cultural Research and Artist Exchange Trip / Son Music From Mexico
Sponsored by
New England Foundation for the Arts / Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Consulado General de Mexico en Boston
Veracruz & Xalapa, Mexico

June 3 – 5, 2005
West African Drumming Ensemble & Dance Concert
Phillips Exeter Academy – Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH

June 16, 2005
NH State Council on the Arts
Meeting of the Council
Concord, NH

June 27, 2005
Randy Armstrong Trio featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest percussionist, Steve Ferraris
Mt. Washington Hotel – 8 PM
Rt. 302, Bretton Woods, NH

June 28, 2005
40th Anniversary of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Executive Council Chambers – State House – 3 PM
with Governor John Lynch and First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch
Concord, NH

July 10, 2005
Live Radio Interview on the Folk Show
Featuring the Tsunami Relief Project CD
NHPR – FM 89.1 – 9 PM
Concord, NH

July 13 – 14, 2005
Board of Directors Meeting
New England Foundation for the Arts
Boston, MA

July 21, 2005
NH State Council on the Arts
Meeting of the Council
Concord, NH

July 23, 2005
Randy Armstrong in Concert
Sunapee Harbor Concert Series
Shows at: 4 PM & 5:30 PM
Sunapee, NH
For Information call Whight Steeple Productions 603-763-8732

July 24, 2005
Tsunami Relief Project Concert & Fundraiser
Performing Artists:
Randy Armstrong / Tom Dean / Jan Marvel & Friends / Randy Roos
Stone Church – 7 PM
Newmarket , NH
Tickets available at the Stone Church 603-659-6321 -Bull Moose Music Store, Portsmouth, NH?
For concert information call Rikki Ramsden / Atta Girl Records at: 603-726-8980

July 25, 2005
Assembly Concert
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

August 8 – 12, 2005
Artist in Residence
Strafford Summer Arts Adventure
Strafford, NH

September 1 – 5, 2005
Montreal International Film Festival
Montreal, Canada

September 10, 2005
Gala Concert Celebration
10th Anniversary Black Heritage Trail
with special guests, Village Chiefs from Ghana
Nana Adu Ampoma and Nana Kwame Takyi
featuring T.J. Wheeler, Carrie Coltrane, Berklee College African Drum and
Dance Ensemble, Ben Baldwin, Randy Armstrong and many more artists
Unitarian – Universalist Church – 8 PM
292 State St.
Portsmouth, NH

September 11, 2005
Benefit Concert for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
featuring many Seacoast NH Artists including Randy Armstrong, Ed Gerhard,
Cormac McCarthy, Dan Blakeslee and more
Bell Center for Music and the Arts – 1:30 PM to 10 PM
4th & Grove St.
Dover, NH
Randy Armstrong performance @ 7:15 PM – Main Stage
For information and donations, please call: 603-742-BELL

September 13 – 30, 2005
Artist in Residence
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH

September 24, 2005
Tsunami & Hurricane Katrina Relief Concert & Fundraiser
Performing Artists: Randy Armstrong / Amy Fairchild
Jan Marvel & Friends / Randy Roos
Colonial Theater – 8 PM
Main Street – Rt. 302
Bethlehem, NH
For tickets and information call Rikki Ramsden & Atta Girl Records at:
603-726-8980

October 2005
Artist in Residence
Spaulding Youth Center
Northfield, NH

October 20, 2005
NH State Council on the Arts
Arts in Education Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. 2nd Floor
Concord, NH

October 21, 22, 28, 29 & November 5, 2005
Graduate Course: West African Drumming in the Classroom —
taught by Randy Armstrong
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

October 25, 2005
NH State Council on the Arts
Governor’s Arts Awards Ceremony
Executive Council Chambers – State House – 4 PM with Governor John Lynch and First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch – Concord, NH

November 2005
Artist in Residence
Manchester Boys and Girls Club
West African Drumming and Dance Program
Manchester, NH

December 2, 2005
Concert Performance
Phillips Exeter Academy Choir
and West African Drumming Ensemble
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

December 6, 2005
Concert Performance
Manchester Boys and Girls Club
West African Drum and Dance Ensemble
with Ghanaian Dance Instructor, Theo Martey
Elm Street – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

December 15, 2005
NH State Council on the Arts
Meeting of the Council
Concord, NH

2004

January 11, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio
Governor’s Arts Awards
City Hall Auditorium at 3 PM
Concord, NH
For Tickets & Information: 603-271-2789

January 11, 2004
Randy Armstrong
with Phillips Exeter Academy
Concert Choir & West African Drumming Ensemble
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

January 24, 2004
Solo Performance / Showcase
The Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth, NH
For Information: 603-539-2490

February 14, 2004
Randy Armstrong (solo)
United Methodist Church – 7 PM
Nantucket, MA

February 20, 2004
Concert Assembly Performance
Woodman Park School – 10:30 AM & 1 PM
Dover, NH

March 2 – 5, 2004
Randy Armstrong (solo)
Mostly Music Concert Series
presented by the New Hampshire Music Festival
Meredith, NH

March 5, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio
with special guests: Laconia High School Band
Laconia High School Auditorium
Mostly Music Concert Series
Laconia, NH

March 12 – 19, 2004
Tour: Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
Steve Kushner, Conductor
and West African Drum Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director
For Information: 603-772-4311

March 12, 2004
Open Dress Rehearsal
Phillips Church – 7:30 PM
Exeter, New Hampshire

March 14, 2004
Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church – 4 PM
553 Galleon Drive
Naples, Florida

March 15, 2004
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral – 7:30 PM
464 NE 16th Street
Miami, Florida

March 16, 2004
First Presbyterian Church – 7:30 PM
33 Gleason Street
Delray Beach, Florida

March 18, 2004
The Community Church – 7:30 PM
1901 23rd Street
Vero Beach, Florida

March 19, 2004
Church of the Redeemer – 7:30 PM
222 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida

March 26, 2004
Concert Assembly – Artist in Residence
Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NH

March 30, 2004
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, New Hampshire

April 2, 3, 23, 24, 2004
Graduate Course: World Music and Stories for the Classroom taught by
Genevieve Aichele & Randy Armstrong. Offered by Plymouth State College.
Portsmouth, NH
For information & details contact: Trish Lindberg
email: plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 13, 2004
Artist in Residence Culminating Concert
West African Drumming & Dance
Manchester Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium
Union St. – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

April 16, 2004
Armstrong & Aichele: WORLD TALES
Concert Assembly Performances
Timberlane High School Performing Arts Center
Plaistow, NH

April 23, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio
Concert for the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda
Center of New York
Hosack Hall Auditorium
at the New York Academy of Medicine at 7:30 PM
5th Avenue & 103rd St.
New York, NY
For Information: 212-534-9445

May 6, 2004
“World Music & Electronica:
A Composer’s View”
Bach’s Lunch Series – 12 noon
Concord Community Music School
23 Wall St.
Concord, NH
Information: 603-228-1196

May 11, 2004
West African Drum & Dance Ensemble
Benefit for the Manchester Boys and Girls Club
Center of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH

May 13, 2004
Concert Assembly Performance
St. Anthony’s School – 10 AM
Manchester, NH
For Information: 603-628-6232

May 27, 2004
Concert Assembly Performance
Berwick Academy – 1:30 PM
South Berwick, ME
For information: 207-384-2164

May 28-30, 2004
Phillips Exeter Academy West African Drum Ensemble & Dancers
Randy Armstrong, Director
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Fisher Theater – Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter. NH
603-772-4311

June 18, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest, Steve Ferraris
Mill Pond Center for the Arts
Newmarket Rd. – 8 PM
Durham, NH
For tickets & reservations: 603 – 868-8999
millpondcenter@verizon.net

June 19, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio
Old Meeting House Concert Series – 8 PM
Francestown, NH
Tickets & Information: 603-547-6353

July 2004
Belize & Guatemala, Central America

July 17, 2004
West African Drum Workshop
Voices from the Heart Retreat
Camp Hawthorne • Raymond, ME
For Information: 207-451-9346

July 23, 2004
Randy Armstrong (solo)
Family Concert Series – 10 AM
Bell Center for Music and the Arts
Dover, NH
For tickets and information: 603-742-2355

July 26, 2004
Randy Armstrong (solo)
Phillips Exeter Academy
Assembly Hall Auditorium
Exeter, NH

August 3, 2004
West African Drumming Workshop
Unitarian-Universalist Church – 6:30 PM
Exeter, New Hampshire
For Information: 603-679-5838

August 5, 2004
Randy Armstrong – Arts Councilor / Facilitator
NH State Council on the Arts
“Emerging Artist & Seacoast Arts Forum”
W.E.S.T. Studio Theatre – 3 to 5 PM
959 Islington St.
Portsmouth, NH

August 9-13, 2004
Artist in Residence
Strafford Summer Arts Camp
Center Strafford, NH

August-September 2004
Ghana & Togo, West Africa

September 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 2004
Artist in Residence
Salisbury Elementary School
Salisbury, NH

September 18 – 19, 2004
Workshop & Presentation
NH State Council on the Arts
Arts in Education Conference
Manchester, NH
For Information: 603-271-2787

September 21, 2004
Assembly Concert
Broad Street School – 10 AM
Nashua, NH

September 24, 25 – October 1, 2, 9, 2004
Graduate Course: West African Drumming in the Classroom —
taught by Randy Armstrong
Plymouth State University Graduate Program
Little Harbor School – Portsmouth, NH
For information and course registration:
Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603-535-2737
email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu
plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

September 25, 2004
Grants Meeting – New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Claremont Opera House
Claremont, NH

November 6, 2004
West African Drumming & Dance Workshop
Plymouth State University – 2 PM
Plymouth, NH

November 8, 2004
New Hampshire State Council on the the Arts
Council Meeting
2 1/2 Beacon St. – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

NEW HAMPSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL
“Mostly Music Concert Series”
Nov. 16-19, 2004
For information: 603-279-3300

November 16, 2004
Randy Armstrong – Solo
Ashland School
Ashland, NH

November 17, 2004
Randy Armstrong – Solo
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH

November 18, 2004
Randy Armstrong – Solo
Moultonborough Academy
Moultonborough, NH

November 19, 2004
Randy Armstrong Trio featuring
Volker Nahrmann & Jose Duque
with special guest, Steve Ferraris
Moultonborough Academy Auditorium – 7 PM
Moultonborough, NH

December 3, 2004
Move into my newly purchased 1836 restored antique cape country home on 5.5 acres of beautiful fields, woods and apple orchard on Beauty Hill Road in Barrington, New Hampshire

December 14, 2004
West African Drumming Student Concert
Manchester Boys & Girls Club
Union Street – 6:30 PM
Manchester, NH

December 10, 15-17, 2004
Artist in Residence / NHVSA Program
Epping Middle School
Epping, NH

 

2003

January 12, 2003
Dedication Concert for Renovated Phillips Church
with the Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir & West African Drum
Ensemble
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

Jan. 13 – March 10, 2003
West African Drumming Workshops
Developing and conducting a weekly program for the
Manchester Community Music School & Boys / Girls Club of Manchester
Manchester, NH

January 17, 2003
Concert Performance
with the Phillips Exeter Academy West African Drum Ensemble & Imani
Dancers
MLK Day Celebration
Fisher Theater – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

January 19, 2003
Solo Performance
MLK Day Celebration
St. Thomas Church – 7 PM
Dover, NH

January 23, 27-29, 2003
Artist in Residence
Conant School
Concord, NH

January 25, 2003
Workshop
Integrated Arts Conference
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH

February 11, 2003
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Keene High School
Keene, NH

February 24 – 28, 2003
Artist in Residence
South Bristol, ME

March 6, 2003
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Timberlane Middle School
Plaistow, NH

March 7 & 8 – April 4 & 6, 2003
Graduate Course: World Music and Stories for the Classroom taught by Genevieve Aichele & Randy Armstrong. Offered by Plymouth State College.
Portsmouth, NH
For information & details contact: Trish Lindberg
email: plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

March 11, 2003
Guitar Workshop
Concord Community Music School
Concord, NH
For information: (603) 228-1196

April 13, 2003
Solo Performance
Pontine Movement Theatre Fundraiser
135 McDonough St.
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603-436-6660

April 26, 2003 – 7:30 PM
Randy Armstrong (solo)
Green Acre Baha’i School – Reimer Hall
Eliot, ME
Info: 207-439-7200

May 15, 2003
NH Alliance for Arts Education
Leadership Forum
Concord, NH

May 22 & 23, 2003
Artist in Residence
Brentwood School
Merrimack, NH

May 25, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio featruing Marty Quinn, tabla & Volker Nahrmann, bass
An Evening of North Indian Music, Dance & Culture
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

May 30 & 31 – June 1, 2003
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concert
with the PEA West African Drum Ensemble
Fisher Theater
Exeter, NH

June 2, 2003
Recording: “Living Room Concert” for Public Radio International program, ECHOES, hosted by John Diliberto (over 150 stations air this show)
Watch and listen for Public Radio listings to hear the show in your area!!
Chester Springs, PA

June 3, 2003
Concert Performance
Manchester Boys & Girls Club – 4 PM
Manchester, NH

June 12, 2003
Concert & Workshops
Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire
Kennett High School
Conway, NH

June 18, 21, 22, 2003
“Living Room Concert” on ECHOES with John Diliberto — Public Radio International (check your local NPR radio station for times)
WMEA-FM 90.1 – Maine Public Radio @ 11-11:59 PM
or listen online @ http://www.echoes.org

June 21, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
opening for Latin Jazz Pianist
& Bandleader, Eddie Palmeiri
Harbor Arts Jazz Festival
The Music Hall – 8 PM
Portsmouth, NH
For Information & Tix: 603-433-1100

June 22, 2003
Interview with Kate McNally
on NH Public Radio 89.1-FM
The Folk Show – 7 to 9 PM
Concord, NH

June 25, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Antrim Summer Concert Series
Antrim Gazebo – 6 PM
Antrim, NH
For Information: 603-588-6208

July 6, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Green Acre Baha’I School
Manny Reimer Hall – 2 PM
Eliot, ME
For Information: 207-439-7200

July 7-11 / 14-18, 2003
Access Exeter Summer Program
West African Drumming & World Music
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

July 12, 2003 – 8 PM
Randy Armstrong Trio
Rochester Opera House
Rochester, NH
Box office: 603-332-2211

July 17, 19, 20, 2003
“Randy Armstrong’s Global Journey” on ECHOES with John Diliberto — Public Radio International (check your local NPR radio station for times)
WMEA-FM 90.1 – Maine Public Radio @ 11-11:59 PM or listen online @ http://www.echoes.org

July 21-25 / 29-August 1, 2003
Teen Theater & Music Camp
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH

July 28, 2003
Concert Assembly Performance
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

August 4-8, 2003
Access Exeter Summer Program
West African Drumming & World Music
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

August 6, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
with special guest storyteller, Genevieve Aichele
Belknap Mill Society Summer Concert Series
The Mill Plaza
Laconia, NH

August 11 – 15, 2003
Strafford Arts Summer Camp
Strafford, NH

August 23, 2003
NH Alliance for Arts Education
Board Member Retreat
http://www.nhaae.org

August 24, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Centennial Inn
Jam Magazine Concert Series – 7 PM
Concord, NH
For tickets and information: 603-753-9632

September 9, 2003
NH State Council on the Arts
Council Meeting – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

September 11, 2003
Concert Assembly Performance
Deerfield School – Pawtuckaway Arts Festival
Deerfield, NH

September 13, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Pawtuckaway Arts Festival
Deerfield Community Church – 8 PM
Deerfield, NH
For Information: 603-463-7181

September 18, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
New England College
Simon Center Auditorium – 7 PM
Henniker, NH

September 26, 27 – October 4, 10, 11, 2003
Graduate Course: West African Drumming in the Classroom — taught by Randy Armstrong
Plymouth State College Graduate Program
Little Harbor School – Portsmouth, NH
For information:Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
603 – 535 – 2737
Email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu

September 27, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
River Tree Center for the Arts – 7:30 PM
35 Western Ave,
Kennebunk, ME 04043
For tickets and information: 207-967-9120

September 29, 2003
Randy Armstrong Interview & Performance
WMUR-TV ABC – Channel 9 – Manchester, NH
“New Hampshire Chronicles” at 7:30 PM

October 3, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Franklin Opera House – 8 PM
Franklin, NH
Tickets & Info: 603-524-1765

October 7, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio (Special Presentation)
World Trade Forum & Governor’s Conference on Trade
Keynote Speaker: Governor Craig Benson
Center of New Hampshire – 11:30 AM
Manchester, NH

November 4, 2003
NH State Council on the Arts
Council Meeting – 9:30 AM
Concord, NH

November 20, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
4 Corners Grille 2003 Concert Series
at the Flying Goose Brew Pub – 8 PM
New London, NH
Tickets and Info: 603-526-6899 or 526-4201

November 21 & 22, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
presented by New Hampshire Theatre Project
West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St. – 8 PM
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 603-431-6644
VERY LIMITED SEATING !!!
Make Reservations today !!!

November 23, 2003
Randy Armstrong Solo
with Voices from the Heart
Unitarian – Universalist Church, State St.
4 PM and 7:30 PM
Portsmouth, NH
For Information: 207-451-9346

December 2, 2003
Randy Armstrong Trio
Assembly Hall at Phillips Exeter Academy
Academy Building – Main St.
Exeter, NH

December 11, 2003
Artist in Residence
Concert Presentation – 6:30 PM
Manchester Boys & Girls Club
Manchester, NH

December 2003 – February 2004
Recording New Album

 

2002

January 7-15, 2002
Artist in Residence
Very Special Arts
Spaulding Youth Center
Tilton, NH

January 18, 2002
Concert Celebration for Martin Luther King Day
Phillips Exeter Academy W. African Drumming Ensemble
Fischer Theatre – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

February 1, 2002
Concert Assembly Performances
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
St. Albans Elementary School
St. Albans, Vermont

March 8 & 9, 2002 and April 5 & 6, 2002
Graduate Course: World Music and Stories for the Classroom
taught by Genevieve Aichele & Randy Armstrong
offered by Plymouth State College
Portsmouth, NH
For information & details contact: Trish Lindberg
email: plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

March 15 – 20, 2002
Concert Tour
with Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
Eastern United States
featuring Music of Babatunde Olatunji

TOUR DATES & LOCATIONS:
March 15, 2002
Trinity Church on the Green – 8 PM
Chapel and Temple Streets
New Haven, Connecticut

March 16, 2002
Old Saint Paul’s Church – 8 PM
Charles and Saratoga Streets
Baltimore, Maryland

March 18, 2002
Princeton University Chapel – 7:30 PM
Princeton, New Jersey

March 19, 2002
Saint Peter’s Church – 8 PM
619 Lexington Ave. at 54th St.
New York, New York

March 20, 2002
All Saints Parish – 7:30 PM
1773 Beacon Street
Brookline, Massachusetts

March 28, 2002
Concert Assembly Performance
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
Swazey School
Brentwood, NH

March 29, 2002
Assembly Peformances
Armstrong & Aichele: World Tales
St. Albans School
St. Albans, VT

April 2, 2002
Concert w/ Phillips Exeter Concert Choir
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

April 5 & 6, 2002
Graduate Course: World Music & Story Theatre
taught by Randy Armstrong & Genevieve Aichele
Plymouth State College
Location: Little Harbour School
Portsmouth, NH
For information: Trish Lindberg
email: plindber@mail.plymouth.edu

April 7, 2002
Concert Performance – 4 PM
Music of Babatunde Olatunji
Phillips Exeter Academy & Phillips Academy Choirs
with the West African Drumming Ensemble
Andover, MA

April 8 – 15, 2002
Artist in Residence
Memorial School
Newton, NH

April 18 & 19, 2002
Workshops / 2 Day Residency
Rye Jr. High School
Rye, NH

April 22 – 30, 2002
Artist in Residence
Village Elementary School
York, Maine

May 7, 2002
Solo Performance
NH Alliance for Arts Education (NHAAE)
Kimball Jenkins Estate – 7 PM
Concord, NH

May 24 – 26, 2002
Concert Performances
Phillips Exeter Academy Dance Concert
w/ PEA West African Drum Ensemble
Randy Armstrong, Director

June 3, 2002
Assembly Concert Performance
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

June 27 – 30, 2002
Festival for the Arts
Hotel Pennsylvania
New York City

July 8 – 12, 2002
West African Drumming & Music for Theatre
Workshop Programs
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH

July 10, 2002
Workshops / Performance
Integrated Arts Conference
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH

July 14, 2002
Solo Concert – 4 PM
Hamilton House
S. Berwick, ME

July 22 – August 2, 2002
Theatre Arts Camp
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH
Randy Armstrong, Music Director

July 29, 2002
Solo Concert – Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

August 5 – 9, 2002
Artist in Residence
Summer Arts Adventure Camp
Strafford, NH

August 10, 2002
New Hampshire Alliance for Arts Education
Board of Directors Retreat
Bristol, NH

August 11, 2002
Solo Performance
Mahew Foundation / VSA – 6 PM
Mahew Island, NH

September 22, 2002
Solo Concert – 12 noon
Workshop – 1 PM
Newmarket Heritage Festival
Newmarket, NH
For information: 603-659-7154
Festival home page • Schedule

September 23 – October 11, 2002
Artist in Residence
Holderness Central School
Holderness, NH

October 18, 19, 25 & 26
and November 2, 2002
Graduate Course: West African
Drumming in the Classroom
taught by Randy Armstrong
Plymouth State College
Little Harbour School
Portsmouth, NH
For information:Trish Lindberg or Cheryl Baker
Email: cbaker@mail.plymouth.edu

November 1, 2002
Randy Armstrong Trio
Common Folk Concert Series
Franklin Opera House – 8 PM
Franklin, NH
For information: 603-524-1765

November 3, 2002
Seacoast Guitarist Showcase featuring:
Randy Armstrong, Harvey Reid, Denny Breau,
Chris O’Neil, Jim Gallant, Lincoln Meyers & Dan Miner
sponsored by: The SEACOAST GUITAR SOCIETY
Stone Church – 7 PM – Tix $10. adv. / $12. door
Newmarket, NH
email: info@seacoastguitar.org
website: www.seacoastguitar.org
Ph: 207-363-1886

November 8, 2002
Randy Armstrong Trio
8th Step Concert Series
Cohoes Music Hall – 8 PM
Steamer 10 Theatre
500 Western Ave, Albany, NY
For information: 518-235-3783 • Website

November 16, 2002
Randy Armstrong Trio
featuring Volker Nahrmann & Marty Quinn
South Church – Unitarian, 8 PM
Portsmouth, NH
For information: 603-436-8596
Tickets available at:
Gary’s Guitars – Portsmouth, Ralph’s House of Tone – Dover, Exeter Music, and all Bull Moose Music Outlets

November 20 – 22, 2002
New Hampshire Music Festival
School Days Concert Series:
Nov. 20 Plymouth Elementary School
Nov. 21 Moultonboro Central School
Nov. 22 Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium – 7 PM
Meredith, NH

December 5 – 12, 2002
Artist In Residence
Rye Jr. High School
Rye, NH

December 13, 2002
Concert Assembly Perfomance
Randy Armstrong with percussionist, Marty Quinn
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

 

2001

January 2001
Recording Solo Album

January 18, 2001
Solo Concert
University of New Hampshire
EOS Concert Series
Morse Hall – 12:15 PM
Durham, NH

January 19, 2001
Concert Performance
w/Phillips Exeter Academy W. African Drumming Ensemble
MLK DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT
Fischer Theatre – 6:30 PM
Exeter, NH

February 3, 2001
Special Tribute Concert
w/The Phillips Exeter Academy Choir
& West African Drumming Ensemble
Opening for Babatunde Olatunji & Drums of Passion
The Music Hall – 8 PM
Portsmouth, NH

February 8, 2001
Teacher’s Workshop
The Music Hall – 4 PM
Portsmouth, NH

February 9-16, 2001
Artist in Residence
Auburn Village School
Auburn, NH

February 18, 2001
Performance of Babatunde Olatunji’s “Betelehemu”
with the Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
and West African Drumming Ensemble
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

March 1, 2001
“Front Porch” interview with John Walters
New Hampshire Public Radio – WEVO – 89.1 FM – 6:30 PM
(Download from NHPR site)

March 12-16, 2001
Artist in Residence
Main-Dunstable Elementary School
Nausha, NH

March 19 – 27, 2001
San Francisco, Oakland & Sonoma, CA

March 29, 30 & April 2,3,5,6, 2001
Artist in Residence w/Armstrong & Aichele
Coastal Ridge Elementary
York, ME

Friday, April 13, 2001
School Assembly Performance
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Penacook, NH

April 20, 2001
School Performance Series
Newport Opera House – 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Newport, NH

April 20, 2001
Concert Performance
The Armstrong•Nahrmann Group
Newport Opera House – 8 PM
Newport, NH

April 23,24,26,27,30 & May 1, 2001
Artist in Residence
Village Elementary School
York, ME

May 11, 2001
School Performance
Newbury Elementary School
Newbury, VT

May 14, 2001
Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire
Classroom Concerts Series
Stark Village School
Stark, NH

May 15, 2001
Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire
Classroom Concert Series
Errol School
Errol, NH

May 18, 2001
West African Drumming Workshops
Nottingham Middle School
Nottingham, NH

May 20, 2001
An Evening of North Indian Music and Dance
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Exeter, NH

May 25 – 29, 2001
San Francisco, CA

June 1,2,3, 2001
Concert Performance
w/Phillips Exeter Academy West African Drumming Ensemble
and the PEA Dance Company
Fischer Theatre
at Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

June 9 – 20, 2001
Venice & Veneto, Italy

July 2,3,5,6,7, 2001
ARTS ALIVE! Summer Arts Residency
w/Armstrong & Aichele
Performing Arts Center
at Winnacunnet High School
Hampton, NH
call 603-329-6025 for arts camp info & registration

July 7, 2001
Concert Performance
ARTS ALIVE! Family Concert Series
World Tales: Armstrong & Aichele
Performing Arts Center
at Winnacunnet High School – 8 PM
Hampton, NH
call 603-926-2281 for tickets

July 9-13, 2001
Summer Arts Camp
League of Hew Hampshire Craftsmen – Exeter
Stratham Junior High School
Stratham, NH

July 16-20,24-27, 2001
Teen Theatre & Arts Camp
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH

July 23, 2001
Solo Concert Assembly
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

July 29, 2001
Solo Concert
Hamilton House
Berwick, ME

August 6-10, 2001
Summer Arts Camp
Stafford Elementary School
Strafford, NH

September 1-3, 2001
Montreal International Film Festival
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

September 28, 2001
The Armstrong•Nahrmann Group in Concert
South Church Unitarian Universalist – 8 PM
State Street
Portsmouth, NH

October 22 – November 6, 2001
Nottingham Middle School
Artist-in-Residence
Nottingham, NH

November 29, 2001
School Assembly Concert for the
North Country Arts Alliance
Bethlehem Elementary School
Bethlehem, NH

December 6 & 7, 2001
Artist in Residence
Auburn Village School
Auburn, NH

December 18, 2001
Assembly Performance
Center School
Hampton, NH

 

2000

January 7, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Teacher’s Workshop
Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH

January 9-11, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Assembly Performances
New Jersey

January 18-25, 2000
Artist in Residence
Fremont Elementary School
Fremont, NH

January 20, 2000
West African Drumming Ensemble
Phillips Exeter Academy
MLK Day Celebration
Fischer Theatre – 8:30 PM
Exeter, NH

January 21, 2000
West African Drumming Ensemble
with TJ Wheeler & the Smokers
Phillips Exeter Academy
MLK Day Celebration
Field House – 7:00 PM
Exeter, NH

February 3, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Weare Elementary School
Weare, NH

February 8-15, 2000
Artist in Residence
Highland-Goffes School
Manchester, NH

March 12, 2000
Tour w/ Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
Saint Paul’s Cathedral – 5:45 PM
Fifth Ave. at Nutmeg St.
San Diego, California

March 13, 2000
Tour w/Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
Westwood United Methodist Church – 7:30 PM
10497 Wilshire Blvd. at Warner Ave.
Los Angeles, California

March 14, 2000
Tour w/Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
The Old Mission Santa Barbara – 7:30 PM
2201 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, California

March 16, 2000
Tour w/Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
Stanford University Memorial Church – 8 PM
Stanford University
Stanford, California

March 17, 2000
Tour w/Phillips Exeter Academy Concert Choir
First Unitarian Universalist Church – 8 PM
1187 Franklin St. at Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, California

March 24-31, 2000
Artist in Residence
Birch Hill Elementary School
Nashua, NH

March 28, 2000
Performance w/Phillips Exeter Concert Choir
Phillips Church – 7 PM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, New Hampshire

April 3,4,7,8,11,14,17,18, 2000
Armstrong & Achele
Artists in Residence
Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH

April 24-May 2, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Artists in Residence
Village Elementary School
York, Maine

May 8,9,11,12,15,18,19,22,23, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Artists in Residence
Brookline Elementary School
Brookline, NH

June 2-4, 2000
West African Drumming & Dance Concerts
Phillips Exeter Academy
Fischer Theatre
Exeter, NH

June 3, 2000 – 10 PM
Dinner on the Diner
Maine Public Television
WMEA-Ch.26 PBS
Portland-Augusta, ME

June 4, 2000 – 7 PM
Dinner on the Diner
WGBX-Ch.44 PBS
Boston, MA

June 5-9, 2000
Artist in Residence
Bow Elementary School
Bow, New Hampshire

June 15, 2000 – 7:30 PM
Dinner on the Diner
New Hampshire Public Television
WENH-Ch.11 PBS
Durham, NH

June 19-28, 2000
Italy

June & August 2000
Recording Sessions
New Solo Album!
& World Tales Vol.2

July 10-14, 2000
Summer Arts Camp
League of NH Craftsman-Exeter
Stratham Middle School Auditorium
Stratham, NH

July 15, 2000
The Armstrong•Nahrmann Group
Granite State Room
Memorial Union Building – 8 PM
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH

July 17-28, 2000
Youth Theatre Program – Artist in Residence
The Music Hall
Portsmouth, NH

July 21, 2000
The Armstrong-Nahrmann Group
Cocheco Arts Festival 7 PM
Dover, New Hampshire
Info: 603-742-2218

July 24, 2000
Randy Armstrong Assembly Performance
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

July 31 to August 4, 2000
Artist in Residence
Strafford Summer Arts Program
Strafford, NH

August 24-31, 2000
Ohio & West Virginia

September 2-4, 2000
Montreal International Film Festival
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

September 19 to November 14, 2000
WEST AFRICAN DRUM CLASS
9 sessions – Tuesdays – 7:30 PM
location: 95 Albany St. Unit 9
Malt House Exchange
Portsmouth, NH

October 20, 2000
Assembly Performance – 9:45 AM
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH

November 19-28, 2000
San Francisco, CA

December 4,5,7,8,11,12,14,15, 2000
Armstrong & Aichele
Artist in Residency
Hollis Elelmentary School
Hollis, NH

December 1, 2000
The Armstrong-Nahrmann Group
University of Rhode Island
Pangaea World Music Concert Series
Kingston, RI

 

1999

November 7, 1999
Armstrong & Aichele with Irish Storyteller, Billy Teare
Family Concert Series
The Music Hall – 3 PM
Portsmouth, NH

November 8, 1999
Armstrong & Aichele with Irish Storyteller, Billy Teare
Rye Elementary School – 1 PM
Rye, NH

November 10, 1999
Armstrong & Aichele with Irish Storyteller, Billy Teare
School Days Concerts
The Music Hall – 9:30 & 11:30 PM
Portsmouth, NH

November 15-19, 1999
Artist in Residence
Hollis Upper Elementary School
Hollis, NH

November 20-27, 1999
San Francisco, CA

December 3, 1999
School Assembly Performance
North Hampton School o 10 & 11 AM
N. Hampton, NH

December 10-18, 1999
England & Scotland

December 31, 1999
Unu Mondo and Armstrong & Aichele
First Night Portsmouth
Salvation Army Auditorium
Shows @ 5:30, 6:30, 8, 9, 10 PM
Portsmouth, NH