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WELCOME!
In the spirit of the three great International Shakuhachi
Festivals that have gone before, we are very pleased to announce
the upcoming Fourth International
Shakuhachi Festival to take place in the Summer of
2004. This exciting world-class event will be held in the
heart of Greenwich Village, New York City, from July
29 - August 1, 2004, at the brand new Performing Arts facilities
on the campus of New York University. In addition to the gracious
sponsorship of New York University, the festival will be presented
by two not-for-profit 501c3 organizations: The Traditional
Japanese Music Society of New York, and Exposure Project
for the Arts. The list of sponsors is growing - check
the sponsors
section of this site for the latest information or to
become a sponsor. The festival will include a marketplace
with shakuhachi
makers and vendors, CD sales, music and books. On the
last day of the festival there will be a special shakuhachi
auction - a rare opportunity to obtain an instrument by
some of the top-makers.
STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE Provide a diverse program of classes, panel
discussions and concerts for Shakuhachi players of all levels,
from the top teachers and performers of all the major schools
and styles:
Kinko-Ryu, Tozan-Ryu, ChikuHo-Ryu, Ueda-Ryu, Neza-Sa-Ha (Kinpu-Ryu),
as well as Dokyoku, Myoan (Meian) Style and pieces played
by Jin Nyodo. The event will provide a valuable opportunity
for Shakuhachi players in the United States and around the
world, to come together and share experiences and techniques.
We hope to provide a balanced mix of learning and entertainment
for all.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Participation
by the top shakuhachi performers, teachers, and makers from
around the world, including Living National Treasure
of the Shakuhachi, Aoki Reibo Sensei (see his biography
under Teachers
and Performers).
- Panel
discussion of women Shakuhachi players followed by a concert
of women players (first time ever!)
- Panel
discussion on shakuhachi construction and repair
- Three
ongoing simultaneous classrooms, daily teachings in Honkyoku,
Gaikyoku, Minyo, Shinkyoku, Gidaimono, etc.
- Concerts
and open-mic performance opportunities
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