Presentation Possibilities
1. Introduction to Shakuhachi and a Historical Brief
2. A Peek into the Secret Heart of Shakuhachi,
3. An Exploration of Style 4. Shakuhachi Seminar 5. School Presentations Display of Japanese music and other interesting items provided if desired, to accompany the
lecture/recitals and bibliography.
Lecture/recital of the different kinds of music played on the shakuhachi:Folk Music, Sankyoku, Shinkyoku, and Honkyoku.
The Inner Journey: An Introduction,
Turning Inward,
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Lecture/recital on the more esoteric aspects of shakuhachi, how to listen (Whole Listening) and a
presentation of old Honkyoku (Meditation pieces), 500 to 700 year old.
Presentation of the two main
shakuhachi schools of music: Kinko and Tozan with illustrative pieces as well as examples of:
Lion Dance Music, Folk,Nezasaha style (Northern Japan) and modern styles of Japanese shakuhachi music.
Topics include techniques particular to the Shakuhachi,Japanese Shakuhachi musical notation, Kinko and Tozan Schools.
The seminar stresses that timbre is the principle focus of Shakuhachi music. This seminar can be
tailored towards all levels of students of western music and can be used to introduce interested students
to a different musical paradigm.
Grade School and High School levels.