
2026 Austin
Marimba Camp!
June 2 - 5
Beginning and Intermediate AM: 8:00- 11:00 Beginner AM-Open, Inter AM-Open
Advanced Inter and *Advanced 2: 11:00 - 2:00 Adv/Inter PM-Open, Advanced 2-Open
Ages 2nd grade and up
(*Advanced 2 is open to BIG kids! See bottom for description of Advanced 2 )
Beginner - Open
Intermediate - Open
Advanced Inter-Open
Advanced 2- Open


Hi! I am, David Barnette. and I have been teaching at Austin elementary for 25 years. I have taught the marimba band for 20 years. I convinced my wife that marimba was "where it is at" for her school.

We are the Barnettes. We have two kids (Aiden & Hadley) who are college age now. They grew up participating in Mrs. Barnette's marimba band at school and have been attending Marimba Camp since they were each about 4 years old. Now, they help teach students and run this camp with us! We are happy to share our love of music with all kiddos who are willing to learn. :)

Hi! I am Cheree' Barnette and I have been teaching at Newton Rayzor for 22 years. I have taught the marimba ensemble, Tamba, for 18 1/2 years. Since my school is an IB school, (and some convincing from Mr. B) I thought that marimba might be a great match for my school I love seeing the joy in the kids' faces when they create music together!