Dear Shakuhachists,
For all you last minute planners out there, this is the final
announcement about this year’s rapidly approaching World Shakuhachi Society's
"2nd Annual
Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies”. There are still a few slots left for
those of you wishing to sign up here at the last minute. Included below is
Camp information including pricing and Registration Form. Let us know ASAP
via Email if you plan to attend while awaiting your Registration form and
tuition payment via Snail Mail.
We’re looking forward to an amazing learning experience with our superb
faculty of Riley Lee, Yoshio Kurahashi, Michael Gould, David Wheeler and Yoko
Hiraoka (koto/shamisen). Genres of music taught will include: Honkyoku
(Kinko, Dokyoku, Meian, Chikuho styles), Sankyoku ensemble playing both
traditional and modern, Improvisation classes, Folk Songs, and much more!
So, come join us in beautiful Colorado later this month! Spring has been
just gorgeOUs and is welcoming you! We’re sure your Shakuhachi playing will
soar to new levels, that you’ll Love the ambience and food at Sunrise Ranch
and that you’ll have an unforgettable time with all our special guest sensei
and other shakuhachi comrades already signed up to come. We’re looking ahead
to a memorable long weekend. So, DON’T MISS IT!!
Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies
June 16-20,2000
With Master Teachers Riley Lee and Yoshio Kurahashi
Additional Faculty: Michael Gould,David Wheeler
Yoko Hiraoka (koto/shamisen)
Endorsed by the World Shakuhachi Society
Come join us for the Second Annual Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies.
Enjoy five days of intimate study with great masters of the shakuhachi in
the beautiful foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Dates: June 16-20,2000
Curriculum
Classes will be tailored to accommodate all levels of playing ability
from beginner to advanced. This year we will be offering an expanded
curriculum specifically designed to meet the needs of more beginner students
of Shakuhachi. This will include classes to help less advanced students gain
familiarity with: notation, timing, basic shakuhachi fingerings and blowing
techniques, along with introductory teachings in honkyoku, ensemble playing
and more modern music. The following areas of shakuhachi repertoire, playing
styles and techniques will be emphasized (group desires will, of course, be
considered; these teachers are very flexible):
Koten Honkyoku–Various styles including Meian, Kinko, Watazumi-Do
Sankyoku(ensemble music)- special guest teacher Yoko Hiraoka
(koto/shamisen)
Modern and Contemporary music
Improvisation
Folk music
Special instrumental and breathing techniques (Koro-Koro,Tamane, Nezaha
playing style etc.)
Private/Small Group lessons
Items for Sale: Shakuhachi , as well as recorded music will be available for
sale at the camp this year. Participants are welcome to make personal
recordings of all classes and tapes will be made available of classes not
able to be attended.
Basic Schedule of Events
Fri: June 16th
Morning:
Transportation to Sunrise Ranch
Afternoon:
Lessons
Sat. June 17-Mon. June19:
Morning and Afternoon::
Lessons
Evening:
Some evenings will have scheduled events like student and sensei
performances, other evenings open schedule
Tues. June 20:
Morning:
Lessons
Afternoon: Transportation Sunrise Ranch back to Boulder (depart for DIA
Typical Daily Schedule:
7:30 Breakfast
8:30-11:30 Morning Lessons
12:00 Lunch
2:00-5:00 Afternoon Lessons
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Special evening presentations, get togeathers
A detailed daily schedule prepared in advance and all printed study
materials will be sent to registered participants before the beginning of the
camp.
Special Visiting Teachers
Dr. Riley Lee
Riley Lee has been playing the shakuhachi since 1971 and has studied
with Chikuho Sakai and Katsuya Yokoyama. In 1980, he became the first
non-Japanese to attain the rank of Dai Shihan (grand master), and has
lectured at the University of Hawaii, toured extensively in Japan, Canada,
Europe, Australia and the USA. He has produced at least 20 best-selling
recordings of shakuhachi music and has a Ph.D. degree in ethnomusicology
from the University of Sydney (topic: shakuhachi honkyoku transmission).
Author of numerous articles about the instrument, he lives with his family
west of Sydney in the Blue Mountains. Riley was most recently seen
internationally televised ushering in the new millennium on New Year’s
morning at dawn from the top of the majestic Sydney Opera House-quite an
auspicious start for the next 1.000 years for shakuhachi enthusiasts
worldwide.
Yoshio Kurahashi
Yoshio Kurahashi has been playing shakuhachi for 35 years, beginning
study as child with his father, the first director of the Muju-An school in
Kyoto, and later studying with Homei Matsumura, the renowned Kinko-style
player in Nara, Japan. In 1980 he became the second director of the Muju-An
school and has toured extensively since 1981 in the US, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, China and Israel. Kurahashi-sensei is director of the Kyoto Hogaku
group and the Kyoto Sankyoku Association. Beginning in 1995 has been teaching
intensive annual classes in Boston, New York, Boulder and San Francisco. His
inaugural CD , Kyoto Spirit was released last year and received the great
honor of being voted BEST World Music release of the year by NEW AGE
MAGAZINE.
Michael Gould
Michael began his study of shakuhachi in 1982 under renowned master,
Taniguchi Yoshinobu. Specializing in Koden Honkyoku of the Watazumi Do style.
He received the rank of Shihan in 1987 and was given the professional name
Chikuzen. From 1989-19994 he was a member of the International Shakuhachi
Center in Okayama, Japan where he studied under Yokoyama Katsuya. He was
given the title of Dai Shihan in 1992. Michael now resides in the USA where
he continues as an active and much respected teacher and performer.
David Wheeler
Musician and Ethnomusicologist, David entered the tutelage of shakuhachi
master Junsuke Kawase III in 1977. He received his M.A. in musicology from
the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music in 1985. Since 1982 he has been
performing, teaching, lecturing and writing about shakuhachi and Japanese
music both in Japan and the US. David specializes in the classical tradition
but performance activities cover the full range of music today from Japanese
to Western and classical to the avant garde. David was one of the main
organizers of World Shakuhachi Festival 1998 and presently resides and
teaches in Colorado while maintaining an active touring schedule playing
locally as well as abroad.
Yoko Hiraoka
A certified master of koto and shamisen, Yoko directs the Koto Music
Institute of Boulder. She has instructed koto and shamisen performance both
in the US and Japan for 20 years. She has a wide ranging repertoire in terms
of performance styles including traditional, modern, improvisational and
contemporary genres not often associated with the koto. Since moving to
Boulder in 1993 she has been instrumental in developing local programs
supporting music played on traditional Japanese instruments while actively
teaching and performing regionally and internationally.
Shakuhachi Summer Camp Accommodations
Sunrise Ranch is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains west of
Loveland, Colorado about forty minutes north of Boulder . It offers a
retreat- like atmosphere in beautiful natural surroundings which should lend
itself ideally to a week of shakuhachi playing and shared camaraderie amongst
all participants.
Single, double and triple rooms are available as well as camping
facilities. All accommodations share nearby lavatories and showers ( average
about 1 per every 6 rooms) and a set of linens and towels will be provided.
Lodging fee includes all meals and use of facilities which include a swimming
pool and tennis court.
Dining facilities serve wholesome food in a buffet style and much of the
food during the summer comes from the Ranch’s own extensive organic gardens
and farm. Vegetarian fare is always offered, in addition to frequent meat,
fish and poultry dishes. Most special diets can be accommodated with the
regular meals. Views of the valley setting adorn the dining room. There is
also an outside deck and picnic area around a large pond, community gardens
and orchard. Besides tennis and swimming there is opportunity for nice hiking
in the foothills of the ranch 400 acre property..
Sunrise Ranch Room & Board fees (based on 4 nights):
Single Room: $95/night- $380.00 Total
Double Room: $80/night- $320.00 Total
Triple Room: $70/night- $280.00 Total
Camping: $50/night- $200.00 Total
Commuter(meals only)-$45/day
(paid upon arrival at Sunrise Ranch)
Please Note: Early Arrivals
Accommodations will be made available for those participants who wish to
arrive early and spend the night at Sunrise Ranch on Thurs. June 15th before
the beginning of camp on Fri. June 16th. Just let us know ASAP so we can
reserve your room.
Local Travel Arrangements:
Information on shuttle schedules from Denver International Airport (DIA)
to Sunrise Ranch and options for accommodations in Boulder will be sent to
registrants from out of town.. For those wishing to arrange their own
transportation to Sunrise Ranch, detailed maps and other options for local
ground transportation will be made available to registrants if desired. The
first lesson at Sunrise Ranch will begin after lunch on Thurs. June 15th so
please arrange your travel to be at Sunrise Ranch by that time. We’re all
looking forward to hosting the summer camp here in Colorado again this year
and having the chance to once again spend time with these extraordinary
teachers. We hope you will join us this summer!!
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Cory Sperry MD or David Wheeler
Beeper:303-266-3561 Phone: 303-449-2935
email: sperrycs@aol.com email: dwheeler@ecentral.com
Fax: 303-447-9111 Fax: 303-544-1388
Registration Form Follows on next Page:
Registration Form
( Please Print Out and Return this form with your tuition for the Shakuhachi
Summer Camp)
Name:______________________________________
Mailing address:_______________________________
E-mail address:________________________________
Phone_________________ Fax: _______________
EMail_________________
Player Ability level: Beginnero Intermediate o Advanced o
Sex: Male o Female o (for lodging allocation)
Accommodations Requested: Single o Double o Triple o Camping o
Arrival Date__________ Departure Date__________
Any Specified Roommate Preference: _________________
Dietary Considerations (Sunrise kitchen is very accommodating):
Omnivore o Vegetarian o Vegan o Other needs_______
Summer Camp Tuition: $275.00 (To be paid in advance for registration)
Please pay by Check or Money Order made out to WORLD SHAKUHACHI SOCIETY..
Lodging Fees will be due upon check in at Sunrise Ranch and will be paid
directly to them. Payment for lodging may be with Cash or Check. Please DO
NOT send $ for lodging with this registration Form but Please DO indicate
your lodging arrangement preferences on the above part of this form so we can
make your appropriate reservation for room choice.
Please Return this Registration Form (print-out of email is fine) and Payment
To:
Cory Sperry MD
416 Utica Ave.
Boulder, Colorado 80304.
Total enclosed:
Deposit only: $50.00 _________
Full Tuition: $275.00 _________
Tuition Balance ( Deposit already Paid) _________
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received prior to May 15 will receive a
refund of tuition costs minus a $50 Administrative Fee. Cancellations
received prior to June 1st will receive a refund of tuition costs minus a
$100 Administrative Fee. We will be unable to offer refunds for any
cancellations received after June1st,2000.
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