Missa Tariro: Mass of Hope Fuses Latin Mass with African Music Traditions

Kutandara & The Longmont Chorale perform the Missa Tariro: Mass of Hope today, October 17, at 7:30pm, Calvary Church, 21st & Gay Streets in Longmont.

An electrifying and energetic concert fusing the ancient African music traditions of the Shona peoples with Latin, jazz, gospel, classical, and world folk influences, both ensembles will perform their separate repertoire for the first part of the concert. It will then conclude with both groups combining to perform two selections from Missa Tariro - Mass of Hope, written by R. Seaton McIntosh, founder and director of Kutandara.

"My friends and colleagues in Zimbabwe live a much different life than I do. Today, everyone in Zimbabwe is suffering. Life expectancy is 37. Inflation is horrendous. One out of every four people is infected with HIV/AIDS. There is no gas. There is no food. Make-shift orphanages house thousands of children. Every year I receive news from friends that not one or two, but several, members of the family have passed away. Yet somehow the living press onward.

"Our Shona friends exemplify the joy of life as they continue to live and love, give thanks, make music, dance and persevere. That is why I have named this work Misa Tariro: Mass of Hope." ~ R. S. McIntosh

Work began on this massive undertaking in 2001, shortly after composer Randy McIntosh returned from Zimbabwe. While there, Randy attended ceremonies and witnessed how villages use music to create and sustain community. The music Randy now writes is inspired by what he experienced in Zimbabwe. In composing his Misa Tariro, he used Shona poetry and proverbs combined with Latin and Greek texts from the ancient form of the mass. The marimba ensemble provides the energetic pulse in this amazing composition. Randy has truly captured the responsive flow of spirit in the music and worship he witnessed in Zimbabwe.

Beyond this beautiful musical form and the dynamic power inherent in a large chorus and the marimbas themselves, Randy stresses that the ultimate inspiration for this work lies in the resiliency of the Zimbabwean people in the face of their unbelievable hardships.

Tickets are available locally at the Twin Peaks Mall Information Booth, at the King Soopers tickets sales counter, at the Daily Times-Call main office (350 Terry St., Longmont)and at the door.

Ticket prices

Single concert price - available at the door:
Adult: $15
Senior: $12
Student: $10
Family Package: $40 (2 adults + up to 4 children)

Season tickets to the Longmont Chorale are also available.

Virtual Peace Dance & Benefit Raises Real Awareness & Dollars

On September 26, 2009, nearly half a million world citizens in over 60 countries will join together for the world’s largest synchronized music and dance festival for peace.

Earthdance Mystical Mastery will unites people from around the globe through the virtual world of Second Life for the annual Earthdance celebration and synchronized global Prayer for Peace. Earthdance Mystical Mastery will also be raising funds for the organization Tariro, who provides for the education of young girls in Zimbabwe who have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

This 24-hour event includes live performances from 11am-5pm SLT and DJ/dance music throughout the day. Some of Second Life’s top-notch musicians and performance artists bring their talents to Earthdance Mystical Mastery including Avatar Orchestra Metaverse; ChangHigh Trinity Sisters Fireshow of Light, Life & Love; DJ Miles Eleventhauer; Cypress Rosewood; Aira Jun; and Reis & Ald Alter.

Performers are from Portugal, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Canada, Brazil, Italy and the United States. At least 50% of all performers’ tips and 100% of donations to Earthdance Mystical Mastery will be donated to this year’s benefit organization Tariro, bringing hope & health to Zimbabwe’s orphans.

The defining moment of Earthdance is the Synchronized Global Prayer for Peace where every Earthdance event around the world listens to the Prayer at the same moment, 4pm SLT.

Second Life Locator (SLURL): http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystical Mastery/131/120/50

Sponsored by Sonorant VR2L Media™. Bringing the world's music to virtual worlds...and back! www.sonorantvr2lmedia.com

ABOUT TARIRO

Tariro works to bring hope and health to HIV/AIDS orphans in Zimbabwe by educating young women. Located in the high-density neighborhood of Glen Norah in Harare, Tariro enables young women who have been orphaned by AIDS to complete a secondary school education, thereby dramatically reducing their risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.

The public school system collapse in 2008 created significant challenges for Tariro as they moved all the girls into private and boarding schools so they could continue their education. In addition, the challenges of this economic year have resulted in a decrease in contributions from individuals. Tariro appreciates any and all support at this critical time of need.

“Education, particularly for girls, is fundamental to reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS.” – UNICEF

Learn more at www.tariro.org
Support the Tariro Cause on Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/43333?m=618c3fb4

NOT IN SECOND LIFE? CATCH THE WEBCAST

In order to increase awareness of live events in Second Life and to spread the word about this wonderful event, Mal Burns and Metaworld Broadcasting will web casting this event on their live music channel: http://www.livestream.com/metaworld4

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

A big thank you to our sponsor, Sonorant VR2L Media™!

Sonorant VR2L Media™ are the developers of the Sonorant VR2L Media™ delivery system for playing music and media in Second Life. Sonorant is focused on providing engaging and interactive media experiences for consumers while bringing Second Life and Real Life artists additional revenue streams and promotions in the emerging platform of virtual worlds.

Using the Sonorant VR2L Media™ System, Second Life residents are able to listen to music with their friends and access artist information in the form of notecards and links to websites and in-world locations.

Sonorant VR2L Media™ has generously donated a special Earthdance Mystical Mastery 2009 Sampler Album containing tracks of EDMM performers and others who are contributing to this great event.

Stay in touch with Sonorant: www.sonorantvr2lmedia.com
Twitter: SonorantVR2L

Learn more on Earthdance Mystical Mastery’s Earthdance Community Network page
Twitter: Use #EVearth0926
Earthdance Mystical Mastery on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Earthdance-Mystical-Mastery-Island/73164378250

Tariro: Hope and Health for Zimbabwe's Orphans

Come down to the Boulder Farmers' Market on Wednesday, July 29 from 4-7pm to enjoy music from Zimbabwe performed by local musicians in this benefit concert for Tariro.

Founded in 2003, Tariro works in Zimbabwe to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS by educating young women. Located in the high-density neighborhood of Glen Norah in Harare, Tariro enables young women who have been orphaned by AIDS to complete a secondary school education, thereby dramatically reducing their risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.

The concert will be held near the corner of 13th and Canyon, and will feature the Kutandara marimba ensemble, VaHera mbira ensemble, the Kutandara Youth Marimba Ensembles and the Kamp Kutandara marimba classes.

Learn more about Tariro and what you can do to help the orphans of Zimbabwe at tariro.org.

Benefit Concert for Tariro
Boulder Farmers' Market
13th/Canyon
4-7pm
Rain or shine!
http://www.tariro.org