Chris Berry

Chris Berry began his study of African music at the age of 15 and later traveled to Zimbabwe where he lived, worked and studied as a musician for a number of years. Most of his training took place at the Mapira ceremonies. In these ceremonies, he apprenticed with and accompanied his teachers. Today Chris leads the internationally-renown band, Panjea, that uses the mbira as the basis for much of the band’s music.

Name	Sessions	Enrollment
Intermediate Drumming- KoreKore Drumming: Teens, Adults; Intermediate, Advanced	Session 6 (Sat 3:30 PM)	12/20 students
Beginning Marimba- Chakanaka Marimba: Any age; Introductory/Beginner	Session 5 (Sat 1:00 PM)	14/15 students
Intermediate Marimba- Kashinke Marimba: Teens, Adults; Intermediate	Session 3 (Fri 3:30 PM)	12/12 students
Advanced Marimba- Composition Marimba: Any age; Advanced	Session 7 (Sun 1:00 PM)	6/25 students
Chris Berry Orchestra Rehearsal Marimba, Mbira, Singing, Drumming, Hosho, Guitar: Teens, Adults; Intermediate, Advanced	Session 8 (Sun 3:30 PM)	8/50 students