The shakuhachi is a traditional Japanese, end-blown, bamboo flute.
The Seattle Shakuhachi Society is primarily a way for people who live in and near Seattle to find out about local shakuhachi-related events such as concerts, visiting teachers, workshops, and so on. Most of our members play the shakuhachi at least a little bit, but that's not a requirement.
To receive announcements about shakuhachi-related events, join our e-mail list at:
http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/shakuhachi
Upcoming events will be added to this page as time permits.
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megaseattle.com.
What: Tateuchi Story Theatre Performing Arts Series Kick-off
In addition to traditional Japanese dance, the program includes the Seattle koto group Miyagi Kai, which will be joined by James Jennings on the shakuhachi.
When: March 5, 2009, 6:00-7:00 pm
Where: Wing Luke Asian Museum
Cost: Free.
Who: Larry Tyrrell is giving private lessons. He has been playing for over 22 years, including 6 in Japan, and has studied with both Kohachiro Miyata and Katsuya
Yokoyama. He teaches all levels and would be particularly
happy to introduce more people to the music of one
of Yokoyama's teachers, Fukuda Rando.
When: Roughly every other Sunday, between 10:00 and 4:00
Place: Yoko's studio, a little East of Northgate
Cost: $55
Contact: Larry Tyrrell (larrymoonbridge.com), (503) 235-5468
Fun Fact! The speed of light is about one shaku per nanosecond!
(0.989 尺/ns)