Seven Videos Of Marimba Performances By Zimbabweans Or South Africans

 
H&M Productions, Aug 8, 2016

We never tire of watching and listening to these guys create amazing music.  This footage was taken as part of our promotional video for the private Hillcrest School in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The Marimba boys testing out their new Marimbas on the last day of term here in Mutare.

Shot & Produced by Philip and Shirley Hitschmann

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases seven YouTube videos of  marimba (music instrument) performances by Zimbabwean or South African high schools or colleges.

The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. 

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2-Hillcrest College - Marimba Challenge Cup Winner

National Institute of Allied Arts Zimbabwe, Mar 11, 2017

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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillcrest_College
"Hillcrest College (or Hillcrest, also informally referred to as Crest) is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day high school in Mutare, Zimbabwe"...
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According to online sources, the term "college" in Southern Africa (i.e. Zimbabwe, South Africa etc.) means "secondary school" or "high school". Students who attend college in Southern Africa are 13 years of age through 18 years of age. In contrast, in the United States students attend colleges (universities) post high school (12th grade). In the 2000s the usual beginning age of students in the United States who are beginning college/university (i.e. are freshmen) is 18 years old.  

[Additions and corrections are welcome for this information].

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3-Marimba Challenge - Avondale Primary School 

National Institute of Allied Arts Zimbabwe, Mar 3, 2019

Marimba Challenge 2018

Avondale Primary School

'Dance Party'
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The term "primary school" appears to be the same thing or very similar to the term "elementary school that is used in the United States".

[Additions and corrections are welcome.]

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4-"Drive" (as orig. performed by Black Coffee/Guetta)- 2019 Hilton College 

Competition Marimba band. Hilton College Music, Aug 3, 2019

Full version of 'Drive' performed at the 2019 International Steel Pan & Marimba Festival.
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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilton_College_(South_Africa)
"Hilton College, more commonly referred to as Hilton, is a South African private boarding school for boys located near the town of Hilton in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands .
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According to online sources, the term "college" in Southern Africa (i.e. Zimbabwe, South Africa etc.) means "secondary school" or "high school". Students who attend college in Southern Africa are 13 years of age through 18 years of age. In contrast, in the United States students attend colleges (universities) post high school (12th grade). In the 2000s the usual beginning age of students in the United States who are beginning college/university (i.e. are freshmen) is 18 years old.  

[Additions and corrections are welcome for this information].

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Goede Hoop Marimba Band | Education Africa

Education Africa, Jan 7, 2019

Education Africa's Marimba Band Goede Hoop performing at the International Marimba and Steelpan Festival.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #6-KUTINYA CHALLENGE CUP winner Prince Edward School - Junior Band "Chauya Chauya" by T. Ndhlovu

National Institute of Allied Arts Zimbabwe, Apr 5, 2022  HARARE

Eisteddfod 2022

Marimba Challenge 2022

Senior Schools

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #7 -The One by Education Africa Alumni All Stars Marimba Band

Education Africa, Mar 4, 2023

The One by Lydia Mokhele performed at The Guy Butler Theatre in Makhanda for the SAME (South African American Music Exchange) Concert in December 2022

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