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Mbira Angel by Rujeko We are pleased to invite you to the eighth annual
Camp Tumbuka - 2007
Wednesday May 30 through Monday June 4

also see Bantu Camp information

Camp Tumbuka takes place at the Synergia Ranch in the heart of New Mexico and focuses on Marimba, Mbira, Song, Dance, and Drum of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Our goal is to create a community village atmosphere conducive to passing on the ancient beauty and wisdom of Shona culture.

For further information please call Curtis, our camp coordinator, at (505) 281-0616 or email tumbuka@panjea.org

Printable PDF Driving Directions   ~   Printable PDF registration here!
Driving Directions and Ranch Info (link to Synergia) 

DAILY OFFERINGS
Marimba Workshops
- 5 hours of beginning, 5 hours of intermediate and 5 hours of advanced marimba are offered daily in 2 1/2 hour sessions - morning and afternoon.

Mbira Dzavadzimu & Nyunga Nyunga - Two 2 1/2 hour sessions are offered daily for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.  Also private instruction will be offered depending on the availability of the various teachers.

Song - Singing classes are offered for all levels and will include a cappella singing as well as songs to accompany marimba, mbira and drums.

Dance - One dance class will be offered daily for all levels. Dances will be taught to accompany mbira, marimba and various drum rhythms.

Drumming - Classes will focus on Zimbabwe-style drumming.  Bring your own drums!

Shona Guitar - Both folk and electric styles of guitar will be explored in classes geared towards people already possessing fundamental guitar technique.

GUEST ARTISTS AND TEACHERS

For this year's Camp Tumbuka, as of March 15, 2007 (subject to change)

Chris Berry
Tute Chigamba
Rujeko Dumbutshena
Marian Grebanier
Trymore Jombo
Curtis Johnson (camp coordinator)
Jennifer Kyker
John H.M. Mambira
Mpho G. Mambira
Lora Chiorah-Dye
Sheesby Matiure
Themba Mawoko

Maria Minnaar
Lucky Moyo
Tendai Muparutsa
Armando Ortega
Peter Swing

SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Musangano Circle - This community time will take place around the evening fire and will give us an opportunity to share our music, dance, storytelling and teaching outside of the classroom environment. This is a time for informal performances from both camp participants and teachers alike.

Student/Teacher Performance - Near the end of the camp, we invite the greater community at large to join us for a performance by camp participants and teachers. Old favorites as well as new material learned at camp will be presented.  Admission is $10 at the door for non-participants; seating is limited.

Extra Stuff - Synergia Ranch is equipped with a large wood heated sauna and surrounded by miles of hiking territory through New Mexico's beautiful high desert mountainous terrain. Day excursions can be taken to the cultural mecca of Santa Fe, or the quaint historic town of Madrid, both just 15-20 minutes drive from Synergia.

FEES

 

 

Before April 24th

 

 

After April 24th

Children Adults Children Adults
Daily Fee $75 $120 $85 $135
Full-Time Fee $195 $415 $225 $450
         
         

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping
is the main accommodation at the ranch, so please bring your own all-weather camping gear (sleeping bag, tent, etc). Hot water and bathing facilities are available. Hotel accommodations are also available in Santa Fe. The La Quinta Inn (800-531-5900) is just 10 minutes from Synergia Ranch.  Please note, dogs are NOT allowed at Synergia.

Meals - Three meals will be provided daily for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Vegetarian entrees are provided at each meal; however, special dietary needs cannot be accommodated and must be provided for by participants themselves.  Make sure to bring your own drinking water, a water bottle, soy or rice milk and any special snacks.

Children - Children under the age of 16 attending Camp Tumbuka must have a designated chaperone at camp.  Contact information for this person must be indicated on the registration form.  Thank you!

For further information please email tumbuka@panjea.org or contact Curtis, our camp coordinator, at (505) 281-0616

REGISTER for Camp Tumbuka:   Please PRINT the Registration Form (see below) and
MAIL (check payable to Camp Tumbuka) to the address on the form.

Check-In will occur between 12noon and 4pm on the first day of camp (bring snacks), with classes in the afternoon and orientation that evening. Camp ends at approximately 1pm on the last day.

We look forward to having you!

Printable PDF registration here!   ~   Printable PDF Driving Directions
Driving Directions and Ranch Info (link to Synergia)