Longmont, Colorado, United States
Solo Marimba for wedding ceremonies and receptions
For generations, the old hymns have continued to please listeners with their beautiful melodies. With this unique approach, Mr. Theobald has combined the subtle sound of the marimba and these always familiar tunes that remind us of more simple times, and more simple lives.
James Theobald began his career in music at the age of 15 after having spent the previous years as an Illinois farm boy. Abruptly switching from raising crops and livestock to notes and rhythms, he graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy, the University of Illinois, and was Graduate Assistant of Percussion at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Professionally, he has held positions with the Miami Philharmonic, the Santa Fe Opera Company and Radio City Music Hall. As a freelance percussionist, performances range from Frank Sinatra to Broadway. From 1980 to 1997, he was a full time percussionist with Julio Iglesias, touring in over 70 countries, of which his favorite concert was in Egypt in front of the Sphinx, a long way from Illinois.
Principal percussionist for 16 years with Julio Iglesias – including all national and international concerts and TV shows including; Julio in Concert- HBO, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Arsenio Hall Show. Solid Gold – London, UK, Top Of The Pops in London, UK. Live performances in over 60 countries world wide. During this time, I also worked with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Robert Goulet, Paul Anka, Burt Bacharach, Placido Domingo, Sergio Mendes, Michael Feinstein,