THEATRE NOHGAKU 2012 MUSIC WORKSHOP

hosted by Theatre of Yugen at NOHspace, San Francisco, CA

Theatre Nohgaku is pleased to offer our Music Workshop 2012. The workshop will explore the musical structures of noh. By singing and learning the basic musical patterns of different shodan, (musical and poetic structure) we will see how utai (chant) is related to the hayashi (musical instruments). Each individual instrument’s role (nohkan, kotsuzumi, otsuzumi and taiko) will be considered, as well as how they integrate as a whole. We will also discuss how noh musical structures can be used in composing new pieces in the context of contemporary English language theatre.

The morning sessions (9-12pm) consist of lecture, discussions and demonstrations led by certified Kita-ryû instructor and Musashino University (Tokyo, Japan) faculty member Richard Emmert. Participants will also have hands-on lessons on the different noh instruments in the afternoon sessions (1:30-5pm).

No prior musical experience is necessary, and it is open to all who want a deeper understanding of the musical structures of noh. This workshop is beneficial to librettists, playwrights working with music, spoken word poets and composers looking to use noh techniques for theatrical performances.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants.

WHAT: Theatre Nohgaku Music Workshop 2012
WHEN: March 29 - April 1, 2012. 9 – 5pm daily
TUITION: $350
WHERE: Hosted by Theatre of Yugen at NOHspace
2840 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by January 31, 2012 with the remaining $250 due February 29, 2012.

Tuition includes:
* Participation fee
* Materials for seminars

Tuition does NOT include:
*Transportation, accommodation or daily expenses