20 17 Festival of the Pacific

December 15 –18, 2017 VENuES Music Department university of Hawai‘i at Mānoa: 2411 Dole St. , HI East-West Center: 1601 East-West Rd, Honolulu, HI

Experience the magical tones of the shakuhachi in the en - chanted isles of Hawai‘i. This four-day festival will include intensive workshops and lessons in various styles of shakuhachi playing, from traditional, meditation inspired honkyoku solos and sankyoku ensemble pieces, to cutting edge contemporary music. Kinko, Tozan, KSK () and Chikuho Styles will be represented. The festival is for beginners to advanced players, with a special discount and instruments available for absolute beginners. The Masters’ Concert (7:00 p.m., Dec. 15th, Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai‘i) will inaugurate the festivities with a performance of outstanding musicians from and around the world. The festival will also feature an academic session presenting the latest in shakuhachi research. Participation Fees include access to all concerts, workshops, private lessons, and academic sessions. For more information and registration: www.hawaiishakuhachi.com Register by November 1st for a discount of $25 on all the below fees! Sponsored by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Music Department Regular: $350, Kama‘aina (local): $300, and the East-West Center Arts Program, with support from the Absolute Beginner: $175  and the UH Center for Japanese Studies.

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1601 East-West Road Honolulu, HI 96848-1601

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20 17 Shakuhachi Festival of the Pacific December 15 –18, 2017