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Bobby Griffin presents lectures, lecture recitals, and workshops on Japanese traditional music, often in collaboration with grandmaster Garei Nakagawa. Programs combine live performance, musical demonstration, and historical context, introducing audiences to Japanese instruments and their role within Japanese musical culture.
Lecture Recitals
Lecture recitals combine live performance with musical explanation, allowing audiences to experience the sound of the instruments while learning about the repertoire and history.
Topics may include:
Intro to instruments and history
Repertoire and musical styles
Performance techniques and notation
Role of instruments in Japanese culture
Modern developments in Japanese music
Workshops for musicians
Hands-on workshops are available for musicians interested in learning more about Japanese traditional music.
Workshops may include:
Basic technique and playing methods
Intro to traditional notation
Ensemble concepts in Japanese music
Cultureal context and performing practice
Universities and Educational Programs
Lectures and workshops are suitable for:
music departments
ethnomusicology programs
composition programs
Asian studies departments
cultural education programs
Japanese language programs
Programs may be structured as:
guest lectures
lecture recitals
masterclasses
multi-session workshops
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