saturday, june 25, 2022
Sound Bath. workshops. OPEN mic.
The homestead Resort | Midway, Utah
will lead workshops for players of all levels. Workshops are unique, fee-based experiences. Space is limited; see individual workshop descriptions for more information and pricing. We recommend you register early and in advance; on-site registration will be available only if a workshop has not filled.
Didgital Sound Bath
with Randin Graves
DidgeFest Event
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: 9 - 10:00 am; 1 hr
Location: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT
Luxuriate and meditate in a wash of sound as Randin Graves performs work in the vein of his album ‘Didgital’ featuring solo didgeridoo through effects to create a dense and transporting ambient experience.
What to bring: bring a mat, pillow, and/or blanket for your comfort. Chairs for those who prefer to be seated will be provided.
Class size: 10 minimum
DidgeFest: Introduction to the Didgeridoo for Beginners
with Randin Graves
DidgeFest Event
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: 10:30 am - Noon; 1.5 hrs
Location: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT
Date: Saturday, June 27
Learn all you need to know to get started on a lifelong journey with the didgeridoo – background on the instrument from someone who lived at its origin and all the basic skills to play it. You’ll learn to make the basic tone, vary it, add your voice, make basic rhythms, and begin to wrap your brain around the concept of circular breathing.
What to bring: Bring your own didgeridoo or use one of Randin’s PVC instruments.
Class size: 5 student minimum
DidgeFest: Playshop for Intermediate and Advanced Players
with Randin Graves
DidgeFest Event
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm; 1.5 hrs
Location: Homestead Resort, Midway, Utah
Do you already have at least the basics of didgeridoo playing and want to expand your technique and learn to play with others? Randin will conduct the madness with some structured improvisations including complementary and contrasting rhythms for multiple players. Get some new ideas and contribute your own as we make some noise together.
What to bring: BYOD (bring your own didgeridoo)
Class size: 5 students minimum
Didgeridoo Open Mic Show & Tell
DidgeFest event
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm; 1.5 hrs
Location: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT
It’s your turn to share your sound and your story. Show your instruments, play your rhythms, tell us how you got into the didgeridoo…whatever you like. Or come just to watch and listen. It’s your time!
Cost is free. Come....no registration required in advance.
didge open mic
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Date: Saturday, June 25
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm Location: Homestead Resort, Midway, UT It’s your turn to share your sound and your story. Show your instruments, play your rhythms, tell us how you got into the didgeridoo…whatever you like. Or come just to watch and listen. It’s your time! Cost is free. Come to jam....no registration required in advance. |
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about randin gravesRandin is a dual citizen of the USA and Australia, a Fulbright Fellow, former coordinator of one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal Art Centres, one of the world’s leading experts on the musical instrument known as the didgeridoo, and a fun guy to hang around with. He has lectured everywhere from elementary schools in the USA to the National Museum of Australia. He has performed in settings as diverse as a classical concert at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C., jazz festivals in Europe, and Aboriginal festivals in Australia.
He brings his diverse musical and cultural experience to performances and workshops with the dual goals of expanding the musicality of the didgeridoo and instilling respect for the people who originated it. |
Questions? Please contact Nancy Haga at school@solsticeflute.org or call 435-513-5999.
"Great teachers, wonderful new friends and fantastic fluting! Don't miss the healing workshop - it's a life changing experience!"
L.F., Texas
