THE STORY

Marimba Bands can be heard and experienced throughout South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Southern Africa. Even in the United States you can find Marimba Bands from the Pacific Northwest to New England inspired by many African musicians who have taught the tradition and instruments at Universities and Cultural Institutions in the U.S. for decades.

Randy has been a performer, teacher and student of the balafon which is the West Africa marimba/xylophone style instrument similar to the South African marimbas for over four decades. While on tour in South Africa as an accompanist for the women’s chorus, Voices From The Heart in the summer of 2018, Randy experienced the dynamic and joyous music of Marimba Bands at concert halls, churches, schools and street performances. At a concert Voices From The Heart performed with Desmond Tutu and his family in attendance, a young group of talented and energetic South African Marimba players performed traditional songs and pop tunes that had the entire audience singing and dancing together. Even Papa Tutu got up to dance to the song, PATA PATA made famous by South African singer, Miriam Makeba and played brilliantly by the Marimba Band. At that moment, Randy was inspired to commission a set of South African Marimbas handcrafted by ethnomusicologist, Gavin Coppenhall—African Ethos Instruments in Cape Town. The Marimbas arrived at the Port of New York on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018 and the journey begins.

“Music is a great blessing. It has the power to elevate and liberate us. It sets people free to dream. It can unite us to sing with one voice.” — Nelson Mandela

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TEACHING WORLD MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE • Graduate & Professional Development Course

Excited to announce that I will be offering a Four-Day Integrated Arts Graduate Course for 3 credits through Plymouth State University! The course can be audited or taken as Professional Development Credit (28 to 50 hours awarded) or Personal Enrichment. The course will be offered at my beautiful Beauty Hill Music Studios location in Barrington, NH USA. Safe COVID-19 protocols observed. Dates: July 31, August 12, 7, 8, 2021 (2-Weekends)

OVERVIEW:

ST: Teaching World Music, Arts and Culture • Randy Armstrong, Instructor • Location at his Beauty Hill Music & Recording Studios in Barrington, NH 03825

• Explore over 300 World Instruments with Musician Randy Armstrong!
• Designed for Music and Arts Educators, Classroom Teachers, World Culture Instructors and Integrated Arts Explorers.
• Exploring & Developing Cultural Competency
• Focus on How to Teach Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through World Music and the Arts
• Hands-On Experiential Learning / Extensive Resource Materials Provided
• No Music Prerequisites Required.
• Dates: July 31, August 1, 7, 8, 2021 • 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• For Information and Inquiries: info@randyarmstrong or call: 603-512-4325
• Website: http://randyarmstrong.com (Links to an external site.)
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Armstrong_(musician) (Links to an external site.)

3 Credit and Audit Enrollment Information through Plymouth State University: Course Search Listing / Plymouth State University: Registration and Enrollment/ Limited Enrollment

Direct Enrollment, Professional Development Inquiries – Contact: Randy Armstrong, Instructor: info@randyarmstrong.com / 603-512-4325

It’s going to be an exciting educational experience!

TEACHING WORLD MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE • Graduate & Professional Development Course

Excited to announce that I will be offering a Four-Day Integrated Arts Graduate Course for 3 credits through Plymouth State University! The course can be audited or taken as Professional Development Credit (28 to 50 hours awarded) or Personal Enrichment. The course will be offered at my beautiful Beauty Hill Music Studios location in Barrington, NH USA. Safe COVID-19 protocols observed. Dates: July 31, August 12, 7, 8, 2021 (2-Weekends)

OVERVIEW:

ST: Teaching World Music, Arts and Culture • Randy Armstrong, Instructor • Location at his Beauty Hill Music & Recording Studios in Barrington, NH 03825

• Explore over 300 World Instruments with Musician Randy Armstrong!
• Designed for Music and Arts Educators, Classroom Teachers, World Culture Instructors and Integrated Arts Explorers.
• Exploring & Developing Cultural Competency
• Focus on How to Teach Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through World Music and the Arts
• Hands-On Experiential Learning / Extensive Resource Materials Provided
• No Music Prerequisites Required.
• Dates: July 31, August 1, 7, 8, 2021 • 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• For Information and Inquiries: info@randyarmstrong or call: 603-512-4325
• Website: http://randyarmstrong.com (Links to an external site.)
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Armstrong_(musician) (Links to an external site.)

3 Credit and Audit Enrollment Information through Plymouth State University: Course Search Listing / Plymouth State University: Registration and Enrollment/ Limited Enrollment

Direct Enrollment, Professional Development Inquiries – Contact: Randy Armstrong, Instructor: info@randyarmstrong.com / 603-512-4325

It’s going to be an exciting educational experience!

TEACHING WORLD MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE • Graduate & Professional Development Course

Excited to announce that I will be offering a Four-Day Integrated Arts Graduate Course for 3 credits through Plymouth State University! The course can be audited or taken as Professional Development Credit (28 to 50 hours awarded) or Personal Enrichment. The course will be offered at my beautiful Beauty Hill Music Studios location in Barrington, NH USA. Safe COVID-19 protocols observed. Dates: July 31, August 12, 7, 8, 2021 (2-Weekends)

OVERVIEW:

ST: Teaching World Music, Arts and Culture • Randy Armstrong, Instructor • Location at his Beauty Hill Music & Recording Studios in Barrington, NH 03825

• Explore over 300 World Instruments with Musician Randy Armstrong!
• Designed for Music and Arts Educators, Classroom Teachers, World Culture Instructors and Integrated Arts Explorers.
• Exploring & Developing Cultural Competency
• Focus on How to Teach Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through World Music and the Arts
• Hands-On Experiential Learning / Extensive Resource Materials Provided
• No Music Prerequisites Required.
• Dates: July 31, August 1, 7, 8, 2021 • 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• For Information and Inquiries: info@randyarmstrong or call: 603-512-4325
• Website: http://randyarmstrong.com (Links to an external site.)
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Armstrong_(musician) (Links to an external site.)

3 Credit and Audit Enrollment Information through Plymouth State University: Course Search Listing / Plymouth State University: Registration and Enrollment/ Limited Enrollment

Direct Enrollment, Professional Development Inquiries – Contact: Randy Armstrong, Instructor: info@randyarmstrong.com / 603-512-4325

It’s going to be an exciting educational experience!

TEACHING WORLD MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE • Graduate & Professional Development Course

Excited to announce that I will be offering a Four-Day Integrated Arts Graduate Course for 3 credits through Plymouth State University! The course can be audited or taken as Professional Development Credit (28 to 50 hours awarded) or Personal Enrichment. The course will be offered at my beautiful Beauty Hill Music Studios location in Barrington, NH USA. Safe COVID-19 protocols observed. Dates: July 31, August 12, 7, 8, 2021 (2-Weekends)

OVERVIEW:

ST: Teaching World Music, Arts and Culture • Randy Armstrong, Instructor • Location at his Beauty Hill Music & Recording Studios in Barrington, NH 03825

• Explore over 300 World Instruments with Musician Randy Armstrong!
• Designed for Music and Arts Educators, Classroom Teachers, World Culture Instructors and Integrated Arts Explorers.
• Exploring & Developing Cultural Competency
• Focus on How to Teach Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through World Music and the Arts
• Hands-On Experiential Learning / Extensive Resource Materials Provided
• No Music Prerequisites Required.
• Dates: July 31, August 1, 7, 8, 2021 • 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• For Information and Inquiries: info@randyarmstrong or call: 603-512-4325
• Website: http://randyarmstrong.com (Links to an external site.)
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Armstrong_(musician) (Links to an external site.)

3 Credit and Audit Enrollment Information through Plymouth State University: Course Search Listing / Plymouth State University: Registration and Enrollment/ Limited Enrollment

Direct Enrollment, Professional Development Inquiries – Contact: Randy Armstrong, Instructor: info@randyarmstrong.com / 603-512-4325

It’s going to be an exciting educational experience!