Dear Shakuhachi-ist,
It’s time to start making summer plans, and what could be more fun than a
long-weekend summer camp - playing shakuhachi with colleagues and friends,
with fantastic teachers, in an idyllic setting with beautiful natural
surroundings and excellent organic food?
This email is to inform you of the World Shakuhachi Society's "2nd Annual
Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies," an event we hope will interest you
and that you will be able to attend.
A Few Quotes From Last Year’s Camp
"A truly inspiring event, the intensity of the camp pushed my level of
ability to improve more in those few days then in the 2 years since I began
playing, and made a remarkable difference on how I continue to learn" Jason
Sanche, Calgary, Alberta
"Beyond the lessons themselves, it was really special to have an extended
period of time in a small group setting with these wonderful teachers to just
hang out and get to know them as individuals." Brad Klafehn, Denver, Colorado
"There is nothing like a week-long intestine with fine teachers to encourage
and inspire shakuhachi students, even rank beginners like me. The real payoff
comes after you get home and realize just how much you learned!" Shirley
Embra, Victoria, B.C.
"The enthusiasm generated at camp, with patient, caring teachers and
supportive fellow students, has inspired me to begin serious study of the
shakuhachi. A wealth of interesting, beautiful music was presented in a
manner that has allowed me to continue learning effectively at home." Cindy
Schlagel, Longmont, Colorado
BACKGROUND
The idea of an annual summer camp arose in response to the expressed
interest of World Shakuhachi Festival1998 participants to have a smaller
more intimate regularly-occurring gathering for shakuhachi enthusiasts.
Last summer we were able to offer the inaugural summer camp, giving
participants the opportunity to study intensively with two wonderful
masters of the shakuhachi: Dr. Riley Lee from Sidney, Australia, and
Yoshio Kurahashi, from Kyoto, Japan. The camp was a resounding success and
great fun! We are very excited to again be hosting Riley Lee and Yoshio
Kurahashi this year, as well as having master teachers Michael Gould, David
Wheeler and Yoko Hiraoka (koto/shamisen) on faculty.
DATES: Friday, June 16 to Tuesday,19, 2000.
LOCATION: The camp will again be held at Sunrise Ranch, a 400 acre
spiritual retreat and conference facility located near Loveland in the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains, about 1.5 hours north of Denver, Colorado
and Denver International Airport.
CAMP INSTRUCTORS: Yoshio Kurahashi, Riley Lee, Michael Gould, David Wheeler
and Yoko Hiraoka (koto/shamisen).
CURRICULUM: Instruction and classes will be tailored to accommodate all
levels of playing ability, and to address the full range of music the
shakuhachi is used in: from classical solo honkyoku and ensemble music, to
modern and contemporary, folk and improvisational genres. There will also be
instruments and materials for sale.
We are presently working on scheduling and activity coordination, and are
incorporating feedback received from participants to the 1st Camp in this
process.
THIS CAMP WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A 100% SHAKUHACHI LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. YOU
WILL TAKE HOME MUCH IN LEARNED MUSIC, ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUE AND INCREASED
PERSPECTIVE, AS WELL AS ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECORD, AND SHEET MUSIC
FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS TAUGHT AT CAMP. AND NEEDLESS TO SAY, YOU WILL ALSO
TAKE HOME A GREATLY INCREASED AND STRENGTHENED NETWORK OF SHAKUHACHI FRIENDS
AND TEACHERS. SHAKUHACHI AND RECORDED MUSIC WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT
CAMP THIS YEAR!!
PARTICIPATION COSTS
Summer Camp Tuition: US$275
(RESERVATIONS GUARANTEED BY A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $50 REQUIRED BY MARCH
15, 2000 ,see below)
LODGING COSTS FOR 4 NIGHTS (3 meals/day and snacks included):
Single Room $95/night--total $380
Double Room $80/night--total $320
Triple Room $70/night--total $280
Camping $50/day--total $200
Commuter (meals only) $45/day
If you know of anyone else who might be interested in this event, we would
greatly appreciate it if you could kindly forward this email to them (and
also send us those addresses so that we can add them to our list).
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee for the WSS "2nd Annual Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the
Rockies"
CONTACTS:
Cory Sperry
Beeper: 303-266-3561 (punch in your number and your call will be returned)
Email: sperrycs@aol.com
David Wheeler
Phone 303-449-2935, Fax 303-544-1388
email: dwheeler@ecentral.com
WSS "2nd Annual Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies"
RESPONSE SHEET
Please Print and return or respond via Email, EVEN IF YOU DON’T PLAN ON
ATTENDING
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE (FAX) NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
1. REGARDING THE WSS 2ND ANNUAL SHAKUHACHI SUMMER CAMP OF THE ROCKIES,I
A. WILL ATTEND.
B. HAVE ALL INTENT TO ATTEND, BUT CANNOT CONFIRM AT THIS TIME.
C. WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND BUT CANNOT DUE TO LIMITING
CIRCUMSTANCES.
D. AM INTERESTED, BUT WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION.
E. AM NOT INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.
2. MY LEVEL OF SHAKUHACHI ABILITY IS BEST DESCRIBED AS:
A. Just began.
B. Began within the past 6 months.
C. Beginner, having played for from 6 months to 2 years.
D. Intermediate (Honkyoku? Ensemble (gaikyoku)? Other?)
E. Advanced (Honkyoku? Ensemble (gaikyoku)? Other?)
3. MY SHAKUHACHI STYLE:
A. Kinko
B. Tozan
C. Meian
D. Other (please specify):
4. OF THE FOLLOWING PARENTHESIZED SHAKUHACHI SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES
(Beginner Classes, Advanced Classes, Concert for the public, Concert for
participants only, Private Lessons, Lectures on Shakuhachi Music
History/Theory/Practice, How-to-practice Workshops, Panel discussions on
shakuhachi-related issues, Instruments for sale, Non-shakuhachi activities
like games, hiking &
sightseeing, Other),
I HAVE PARTICULAR INTEREST IN (PLEASE LIST AT LEAST THREE ACTIVITIES):
1.
2.
3.
Etc.
COMMENTS:
THANK YOU!
***AND NOW, FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE 2000 CAMP***
What Follows is a more complete description of the 2nd Annual Summer Camp
of the Rockies including Registration Form
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)
To ensure an intimate atmosphere and maximize exposure to the visiting
sensei, space for Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies is limited. To
reserve your place, a non refundable $50.00 deposit must be received by March
15th. The balance of payment must be received in full by May 1st. 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, Check or Credit Card.
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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