Available for Percussion for Weddings, B’nai Mitzvah and Worship, Learning other Simchas Marla, both as a soloist and with and Celebration her ensemble, Ruach Tova, can be booked for private celebrations with Marla Leigh and performances, including a unique Ruach Tova Sound Heal- ing Salon. Please contact her to Goldstein discuss your event. About Marla Leigh Goldstein “I greatly appreciate Marla’s skill in Marla (Miriam) Leigh Goldstein is internationally recognized as a absorbing hand drumming techniques leading specialist in the ancient instruments known as frame . and creating her own unique style of Marla’s music is deeply rooted in ancient and original Hebrew prayer, playing. I admire her approach and polyrhythmic orchestrations, and meditative Middle Eastern rhythms. respect her musicality and willingness She received her BFA and MFA in Percussion Studies from CalArts, and to delve deeper.” has studied with master drummers including John Bergamo, , Glen Velez Five-time Grammy-winning Percussionist Swapan Chaudhuri and Randy Gloss. She has faciliated workshops and clinics at percussion festivals and “Marla doesn’t just teach drumming— she teaches workshop participants spirituality retreats and has performed in concerts throughout the USA how the is part of our history, and in Mexico and Europe. Featured performances have been at the heritage and how we can incorporate Skirball Center, Sacred Music Festival Los Angeles, the Tambouri Mundi rhythm into our lives.” Festival in Germany, and the Bali Arts Festival. She offers unique drum- Cantor Evan Kent ming retreats that combine the practices of rhythm and drumming with Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, CA health, yoga and spirituality.

“Marla led the workshop with such Marla has been devoted to Jewish music since childhood. Growing up knowledge and enthusiasm that I was in Rochester N.Y., she was a board member of NYFTY and a JCC camper totally drawn into the experience. for 12 years; a songleader/music director at JCC Camp Seneca Lake She has a true passion and conveys (Rochester, NY); and at BBYO Summer Camp (Portland, OR). She won excitement as well as a deep knowl- edge of her art.” the Paul Roth Scholarship to participate in a NYFTY program in Israel. Brochure design by Ellen Shapiro, Visual Language LLC, Irvington, NY Kim James, Yoga Instructor She can now be found accompanying Shabbat services and facilitating special programs in synagogues throughout the Los Angeles area. “Thank you for opening the doors of drumming. The way you presented She has created her own line of signature frame drums, “The Marla was clear and easy to understand. You ,” with the Cooperman Co., and has recorded an instructional DVD, made difficult rhythms seem easy.” “Time Zone.” Currently, Marla is working on an exciting debut album Daphna C., Student “And Miriam the prophetess, project entitled “Rhythms in Ahava,” which features world renowned the sister of Aaron, took a “A gifted drummer, divine playing. musicians from the USA and Israel. Much of the album will be recorded Thank you for a great performance.” in Israel, where she will work with Israeli artists including Yiar Dalal in her hand; and all Sarah O., Student and Zohar Fresco. Release date: Spring 2013. the women went out after her with and danced.” Learn more about Marla at: TM http://marlaleigh.com and http://marlaleighsdrumblog.com Exodus 15:20 contact: Cooperman frame drums and the Cooperman AIS Marla Tar are available [email protected] to students at a significant discount. 661.645.0724

Marla_TofMiriamBrochure.indd 2-3 6/25/13 1:32 PM Concert: Tof Miriam Rhythm Skills The Healing Songs and Shabbaton Workshop Meditations of Enjoy a weekend of learning in This comprehensive program is or ‘Tof Miriam’ celebration of Miriam and the rhythms offered for rabbinical students and/ the Tof Miriam she inspired. Marla will work with or for congregants. Marla teaches Journey back to the time of the Prophetess your clergy and lay leaders to design the building blocks of rhythm and Miriam as she celebrates freedom with her the perfect event for your congre- pitch, which can greatly enhance the Tof Miriam. gation or institution. understanding of music and ability to originated in the ancient Middle Marla will guide us through an unforget- The Shabbaton may include: contribute to congregational singing. East more than three thousand table, reflective evening of stories, songs, Accompaniment at Services Marla will teach: years ago. rhythms and meditations. Marla will provide accompaniment at • How to “feel” time. Marla will perform traditional and origi- Friday evening and Saturday morning • How to keep a steady beat. Miriam, sister of Aaron and nal Hebrew prayers and songs on differ- Shabbat services, which can include: • How to sing in pitch. Moses, was the archetype of the ent kinds of Tupei Miriam (frame drums) • Percussion accompaniment to the • Breathing techniques for singing. female prophet. Her drumming combined with , other percussion cantor’s and congregational singing. instruments, and ambient electronics. • Vocalization of chants and rhythms. and dancing was the climactic •Traditional Jewish and contemporary The concert will include a performance of • Basic music theory (time signatures, melodies on the flute. moment of the first Passover, celebrating the crossing of the Marla’s original Kabbalistic meditations keys, notation). Tof Miriam Workshop • A Tof Miriam drum solo, a mesmer- Sea of Reeds and the escape of the Israelites from Pharoah in different time cycles. For example, in • Practical exercises to strengthen the Connect to the ancient heritage of the izing meditation. and his chariots. six days, the world was complete. Thus, a Prophetess Miriam and learn to play sense of rhythm and time. • A short talk or d’var Torah on our rhythm or meditation in a six-beat cycle the Tof Miriam, updated as the modern ancient heritage of drumming, tying Today, frame drums can be found in almost every culture in signifies wholeness and completion. frame drum. The workshop includes: the weekend to Biblical themes and the world, and are being used in classical and contemporary This celebratory, inspirational, participa- Rhythms Workshop • A brief talk about the heritage of modern interpretations. tory evening for the whole family can for Children music, including jazz, rock and chamber ensembles, at world the frame drum. Havdalah Drum Circle range from one to two hours, and can This playshop for children of all ages music festivals, and in meditation and spiritual practices. • Hands-on: how to play the basic We complete Shabbat and enter the include a short hand-on play- sing-along presents Jewish music in a fun, unique strokes. week with all five senses: to taste the The tones and overtones of the frame drume meld perfectly with drums available to the audience. and inspiring way—with a focus on • Introduction to traditional Middle wine, smell the spices, see the candle with traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Hand Marla is available to perform as a soloist rhythm! Songs and dances will be Eastern rhythms that accompany flame and feel its heat, and hear the or with her full ensemble, “Ruach Tova,” taught, drums played, instruments percussion is a perfect accompaniment for synagogue Hebrew song, prayer and dance. blessings. To this, Marla adds: to hear and will work with your cantor or music made to take home, and stories told. services, holiday events and simchas including b’nai mitzvah • Using drumming for healing and and feel the beat of the drum! director to create the perfect evening for and wedding celebrations. meditation. Marla’s unique Havdalah service your synagogue or organization. Rhythms Program It is prophesied that at the time of the coming of the • Combining Hebrew prayers, culminates with a joyous group drum niggunim or melodies, and chants circle. Drums are provided; your drums for Youth Groups messiah, Miriam will once again dance and drum before the are welcome, too. with drum rhythms. A veteran NFTY and BBYO youth righteous. We don’t have to wait until then! • Meditations inspired by Kabbalah. Concert and Workshop grouper, Marla will inspire your group Bring the Tof Miriam to your organization. Flautist and All levels are welcome, beginners A Saturday evening Tof Miriam concert through music! Your teens will partici- and/or workshop after Havdalah is a pate in a dynamic drum circle while percussionist Marla Leigh Goldstein, a world-renowned s encouraged. Frame drums are provided. Workshops can range from meaningful way to celebrate, learn, they work and play together as a pecialist in the Tof Miriam, is available to perform and/or one to four hours, and can be designed and spend an evening in community group through deep listening, rhythm to teach. Marla will create a program especially for your for women only or for everyone. with family and fellow congregants. and song. synagogue or Jewish institution.

‘Tof’ is the Hebrew word for ‘drum,’ and the word is usually For more information, please contact: translated as timbrel or . The Tof Miriam, the instrument Miriam played, is a wide, shallow made of wood with a goatskin head and metal jingles. This Marla Leigh Goldstein type of frame drum was traditionally played by women in [email protected] ancient Israel, and also in India, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt—throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. It 661.645.0724 is an instrument that was and continues to be a powerful tool http://marlaleigh.com for celebration, self-expression and meditation. For the novice, the frame drum is an inexpensive, lightweight, easy-to-learn http://marlaleighsdrumblog.com instrument, fun and rewarding to play solo and in groups.

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