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"From Bones to Bars"

Ed Hartman - Marimba

Programs suitable for:

K-6/Jr High/High School
Colleges/Universities
Community Concert Series
Parks & Recreation
Fairs & Festivals

- A fascinating and exciting exploration of the world's oldest melodic instrument!

 

Ed Hartman presents a multicultural music experience, "From Bones to Bars" featuring music from around the world on a 7and 1/2 foot long Honduras rosewood marimba and an array of percussion instruments.

A history of the marimba from Africa, South, Central and North America is presented with music, costumes and audience participation. Using live percussion and electronics, Ed creates a ONE-MAN-BAND demonstrating African Marimba, Brazilian Sambas, Caribbean Calypso, and Swing Jazz styles. Students will learn that music is a global language, and everyone can participate.

 

Ed Hartman
Ed Hartman has recorded and performed with numerous bands, orchestras, dance and theatre co’s including: Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon, and Ellipsis. In the Northwest, he has become a top freelance percussionist and recording artist. As a soloist, Ed has performed at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC. His own band The Olympic Marimba Band performs music from around the world, while The Olympic Marimba Duo, with Don Dieterich, performs jazz and classical arrangements for mallet instruments and percussion.
Education/Teaching:
Originally from Chicago, Ed received his degree in percussion from Indiana University. Ed Hartman has written articles, sheet music and books about music for Olympic Publications, and C. Alan Publications. His albums "The River", and "Northwest Passage", have received national critical acclaim. "Marimbells of Christmas" has been heard on television, "Twas the Night" (HBO) and "Passions", (NBC), and in the motion pictures, "Surviving Christmas" (Dreamworks), and "Mini's First Time" (Arclight Films). He has scored music for T.V., radio, and even a planetarium. Ed is currently touring nationally as a YAMAHA performing artist and clinician. Ed also endorses Mike Balter mallets.

Technical Information for Marimba

Contact:
Olympic Productions (206) 634-1142

Type of Music:
World, Caribbean, Mexican, Brazilian, Latin, Jazz, Classical, New Age.

Instrumentation:
YAMAHA 4900 Marimba-4 1/2 octaves, Honduras Rosewood. Need electricity for amplification, effects. Ed also performs on Vibes (YAMAHA 2700), for more JAZZ events, and events that have limited space/loading. The vibes (vibraphone) is similar to the marimba, but is smaller (5ft long) and has metal bars. The vibes are 3 octaves, and more of a mid-range sound. College and large concert recitals may use BOTH vibes and marimba.

Electronics/P.A. :
Ed uses a electronic delay, octave pedal, 2-6 mics, Keyboard amp (15" speaker, recommended: Peavey KB300) or PA with monitors (200+ watts). Ed brings his own equipment in the Seattle Metro area, and uses existing PA when touring. One keybard style amp (15 inch speaker) along with other PA amplification is usually required.

Cost:

Price range is usually between $500.00 (Seattle-metro) to $2000.00 (full concert evening recitals/clinics/guest soloist) Price does not include travel, accomodations, etc.

 

Loading and parking:
For one full size cargo van nearby site. Large doorways are preferable (35"+, 33" is possible). IMPORTANT: Elevators need to be 8 feet long. Hallways need to be wide, with large turning areas (the marimba does roll on wheels, but it is long and needs room to make turns). The instrument can break down, if necessary, but additional fees will be necessary (stairs, hard-loads, airline, etc.). The marimba weighs 200lbs. and needs 4 people to lift. Generally, a few steps are fine.

Stage description:
The marimba is 7 1/2 feet long, and 35" wide. Suggested stage area: 12'X6'.

Possible Out of Town Costs (Negot.):
Travel, Accomodations. Combination booking of multiple events (Concerts/Clinics/Workshops) can keep costs down. Air freight for marimba and vibraphone is expensive. For out-of-town events, instruments are generally supplied by presenter, when possible.

 

Ask about group workshops featuring recyled-percussion (K-12) & YAMAHA educational percussion clinics (Middle/HS/College) Combination Concert/ Clinic available.

About"The River" by Ed Hartman

"This album is like the sunshine and a nice warm breeze. Hartman's musical reactions (to sounds of nature) can help one 'see' the music of the world itself."
Blue Suede News

"Refreshing...The performance on the Gershwin is exceptional..Ed Hartman is a talented percussionist as well as composer and has provided us with a fine new addition for our listening."
Percussive Notes

"His music is sincere and involved, always extending technique and expression to its limits."
Victory Music

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