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Introduction to 1 HR K – 12 This is an overview course to the Shakuhachi. In this hour long

the Shakuhachi (30 min (Should be course you will learn about the Shakuhachi, it’s history, how it’s
for Q & presented made, it’s purposes over history, how it sounds, it role in war and
A) separate) hear a few pieces in the Japanese canon of classical music.

Japanese 1 HR 7 – 12th grade In this Hour long course, the class will have an open and
Aestheticism engaging round table conversation about Japanese Aesthetics.
Together we will look at Art, Music, Poetry, and Writings that
express important concepts like MA, MONO-NO-AWARE,
WABI-SABI, YUGEN and more.
Creating 1 HR 7 – 12th grade Creating Narrative in Music is a hands on course where students
Narrative in will have a chance to listen to a single piece of traditional
Music Japanese music and render their own story. The course starts with
the artist giving an example of a different work and a different
story. The students will be encouraged to create everything from
the abstract and Avant-Garde to the structured. In this course we
will talk about character, plot line, character development,
narrative, drama, and more.
Chamber 30 min All Ages Shawn is able to teach individual applied instrument and chamber
Music to 2 HR ensemble masterclasses. He focuses on interpretation, forming a
Masterclass unified sound, rehearsal and practice techniques.
Flute 30 min All Ages After the end of World War II, Japan became close allies with
Masterclass to 2 HR America over time. With that lead to a cultural exchange.
Composers and scholars went to Japan to study the indigenous
music i.e. Koto, Gagaku, and Shakuhachi. The traditional
techniques and sounds from these instruments soon infiltrated
our own sonic world, especially the flute. In the master classes, I
show flute players a range of extended techniques from the
Japanese perspective and help them create an authentic
interpretation of Japanese inspired works by Takemitsu,
Hosokawa, Fukushima, Miyagi and so on.
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Open 45 min 9 – 12th grade This lecture/demonstration provides students with an inside look
Rehearsal into Japanese music and how it works in depth. During this
15 min course, students will learn how to read basic Japanese musical
Q and A notation, understand the different types of musical notation, and
learn how musical aesthetics are treated differently in Japan.

Roundtable 1 HR 9th to 12th In this roundtable discussion, Shawn shares his experiences
Discussion: making the transition from students to professionals in the music
Transitioning
(college) field. Topics include finding freelance and teaching
from College to opportunities, building a full career from multiple income
Career streams, the orchestral audition process, networking and self-
promotion.

What is Zen? 1 HR All Ages classes This is an overview of Zen. A basic and comprehensive
should be introduction to understand the beliefs and basic practices of Zen
separated for Buddhist. Learn the difference between Meditation and
difficulty level. Shinkantaza.
Orchestra Clinic 1 HR All Ages Geared towards orchestra students who are actively involved in a
string Orchestra. Shawn will coach and prepare students for their
upcoming concerts. Linked with the Orchestra course currently
in place at the school.
Band Blinic 1 HR All Ages Geared towards band students who are actively involved in a
Wind Ensemble. Shawn will coach and prepare students for their
upcoming concerts. Linked with the band course currently in
place at the school.

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