One of the goals of Earth Celebration is to foster mutual understanding through shared experiences. Our aim is to make EC a festival not just to observe, but to actively participate in as well, so our workshops have a place at EC as important as the Shiroyama Concerts. Workshops provide participants with the opportunity to play music, make handicrafts, and experience the magic of performing folk arts from all over Japan, not to mention the vibrant traditional arts of Sado Island.
(1) Taiko Games [Workshop Full]
Eiichi Saito (Kodo)
Aug. 17 (Fri) 10:00 – 12:00
From first-timers to seasoned veterans, everyone is welcome to come work up a sweat and summon great sounds from the drums together.
(2) Shinobue Class: Striving for Good Sound [Workshop Full]
Motofumi Yamaguchi (Kodo)
Aug. 17 (Fri) 10:00 – 12:00
This workshop is for experienced shinobue (bamboo flute) players and will focus on honing skills to create better sound with the instrument.
(3) Chieko’s Onna-uchi (Women’s Style Taiko) Basics [Workshop Full]
Chieko Kojima (Kodo)
Aug. 17 (Fri) 14:00 -16:00
Riding on the rhythm of Hachijo Daiko, Chieko will share some of her top secrets from years of playing taiko on stage.
(4) Voice Circle [Workshop Full]
Yoko Fujimoto (Kodo)
Aug. 17 (Fri) 14:00 – 16:00
Rediscover yourself through your voice and connect with humanity through the voices of others.
(5) Hachijo Daiko [Workshop Full]
Hiroo Asanuma (Raccokai)
Aug. 18 (Sat) 10:00 – 12:00
Hachijo Daiko embodies rhythms and a drumming style indigenous to Hachijo Island. It is performed by two people drumming simultaneously on both sides of one drum.
(6) Hiromitsu Agatsuma Lecture & Demonstration
Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Shamisen Player/ “Shukusai” Guest Artist)
Aug. 18 (Sat) 10:00 – 12:00
Experience an up-close talk and performance by this year’s Shiroyama Concert guest artist, shamisen player Hiromitsu Agatsuma.
(7) – (10) Ogi Okesa Dance & Music
Ogi Sazanamikai (Sado)
Aug. 18 (Sat) 14:00 – 16:00 (Taiko Only 13:30 – 16:00)
Passed down for generations on the island, Ogi Okesa is the original folk song on which the famous Sado Okesa is based. Come join the circle and enjoy a special session of music and dance that you can only experience on Sado.
(11) Chappa Daisuki (I Love Chappa) [Workshop Full]
Kazuki Imagai (Kodo)
Aug. 18 (Sat) 14:00 – 16:00
Beginners and experienced chappa (cymbal) players alike are very welcome to this chappa workshop. See you there chappa lovers!
(12) Hamakawachi Onidaiko
Kawachi Wakate (Sado)
Aug. 19 (Sun) 9:45 – 12:15
This workshop teaches demon drumming (onidaiko), a performing art native to Sado Island. Come and move your body with all of your might and feel the joy that arises from deep within.
(13) Miyake Taiko [Workshop Full]
Miyakejima Geino Doshikai (Tsumura & Sons)
Aug. 19 (Sun) 10:00 – 12:00
Drumming from a low stance, breathing in time with the base drummer, you’ll feel the spirit of Miyake Island’s unique drumming style with your entire body.
(14) O-daiko Workshop [Workshop Full]
Yoshikazu Fujimoto (Kodo)
Aug. 19 (Sun) 13:00 – 15:00
Pour your soul into each strike! Play with complete devotion! Make strong, soft, feel-good sounds! The list goes on… Let’s approach the instrument with the idea of “singing through the drum” in mind.
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