Beatin' Path Photo Gallery

Photos of workshops, clinics and projects by BPP Composers

 
 

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Marimba Making
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Berkeley Marimba


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In the Spring of 2013, Mr. Brent traveled to Berkeley Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, Virgina to help music teacher, Melanie Bolas, and her students build an Aussie Marimba. This is a 3 1/2 octave instrument equivalent to a Soprano + Alto + Bass Orff xylophone.

7 files, last one added on Mar 22, 2013

Lee Hill Marimbas


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In late October 2011, the students and teachers of Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, Virginia gathered to make two new marimbas for the school music program, led by Daniel Radford, the music teacher, and Brent Holl, consultant. After four days of hard work and fun, an Aussie (3 1/2 octave, tube resonated) and a (2 octave) Bass Marimba were complete and ready to play.

80 files, last one added on Nov 20, 2011

John Wayland Marimba


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In January, 2012, the students at John Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater, Virginia made themselves a new Bass Marimba. The two-day project was sponsored by the school's music and science departments.

34 files, last one added on Mar 01, 2012

Rural Retreat Marimba


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In late September, the students at Rural Retreat Elementary School in Rural Retreat, Virginia made themselves a new bass Marimba! This album shows the construction process from the beginning to the end. Enjoy!

43 files, last one added on Dec 06, 2012

Cub Run Marimba


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October 15 and 16, 2012. Cub Run Elementary school under the guidence of music teacher Bridgette Sager, made a bass marimba for their music room.

48 files, last one added on Oct 17, 2012

Highland Park Marimbas


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In late October 2012, Highland Park music teacher George Dickenson supervised the building of two new marimbas for his music program. With the help of marimba consultant, Brent Holl, a bass marimba and an Aussie marimba will be made with the help of the students at Highland Park.

51 files, last one added on Oct 26, 2012

Clymore Marimba


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On April 9 and 10, 2013 the students along with music teacher, Joan Kenney, Mr. Holl and several adult helpers built a bass marimba to add to the music room instrumentarium.

62 files, last one added on Apr 12, 2013

 

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Shen Fine at Skyland


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Shen Fine is one of the "house" bands at Skyland Lodge on the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. We play in the Tap Room several times a month.

23 files, last one added on Oct 02, 2011

 

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Treble Resonator Closeup792 viewsHere's a closer view of the Treble Resonators.
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The Leaders of the Band2615 viewsMrs. Harter and Mrs. Jones are the team leaders of this project. They practiced with the tools before the students arrived.
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Work Stations2946 views
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The Finished Bass1933 views
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Sanding and Buffing3349 viewsYounger students got to go outside to sand and buff each bar. This prepared them for the final finish coat.
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The First Bar.429 viewsThe first tone bar is mounted on the frame.
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Mr. Holl2010 viewsMr. Holl helped the students with the marimba making project.
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Students work in pairs421 views
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Screw Eyes2094 viewsScrew eyes are mounted on the frame. Later on, rope will be threaded through them to suspend the tone bars on the frame.

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Autographs!511 viewsArtisans always sign their work! Apr 12, 2013
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We Play!484 viewsApr 12, 2013
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The New Marimba445 viewsMrs. Kenny and the new marimba!Apr 12, 2013
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The New Marimba, Finally Finished!428 viewsThis is the nicest looking Marimba I've seen in a while! Well Done! - bmhApr 12, 2013
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Master Signature392 viewsWith a BH and the number 25, each bar is mounted, signed and ready to be played.Apr 12, 2013
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More bars are added.497 viewsApr 12, 2013
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Teachers get involved!512 viewsApr 12, 2013
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Concentration383 viewsStudents concentrate on the tuning process.Apr 12, 2013
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More tuning486 viewsStudents help with the tuner.Apr 12, 2013
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More bars are done!512 viewsBars are mounted on the frame as they are finished.Apr 12, 2013