Featuring

• Kyosuke Suzuki sensei recorded interviews covering Wakayama Ryu’s history and the rich cultural and performance practices of Edo Bayashi

• Edo Bayashi Workshops led by Eien Hunter-Ishikawa

• The premiere of the first Suzuki sensei documentary by Jason Matsumoto

• Informal “talk-story” discussions and Q & A sessions

Edo Bayashi is the traditional festival music of Tokyo. The ensemble consists of two shimedaiko, one odaiko, one atarigane, and one shinobue. I am excited to share my knowledge of Wakayama Ryu Edo Bayashi because it has provided so many wonderful moments and significant lessons over the many years that I have played this music. Being immersed in three days of Sanja Matsuri is unforgettable - the traditions, food, clothing, spectacular omikoshi, and of course the never-ending ohayashi music which resonate deep into our mind and body.

I started learning Edo Bayashi as a child and am now more fascinated than ever as I continue to study under Kyosuke Suzuki sensei. Participating in a traditional art form has brought me invaluable lessons about culture, etiquette, and historical perspective. I have also found that practicing Edo Bayashi boosts our technical skills and the ability to play tightly in an ensemble. In this session, I hope to show why this music has continued to be so interesting and useful for a growing number of taiko players.

Eien Hunter-Ishikawa www.eienhunterishikawa.com

REGISTRATION

— Separate registration is required for each session and/or workshop — Opening & Closing sessions are complimentary/free of charge —Workshop registration: 1. Register to submit payment below 2. Use the link provided in the receipt email to both register and receive the Zoom link for the workshop. — $50 single workshop; $120/3 workshop bundle (Use “EDO2021” code for bundle pricing) — All sessions are live and will not be recorded or archived

OPENING SESSION Fri, Feb 19@5 pm PST (7pm CST) Welcome, Q&A, Discussion Free! REGISTER

EDO BAYASHI KIHON WORKSHOP (Wakayama Ryu, book version) Sat, Feb 20, 1-3pm PST (3pm CST) $50 single; $40/3 workshop bundle (use “EDO2021” code for bundle pricing) Max enrollment: 20 REGISTER This workshop will focus mainly on the taiko and atarigane parts of Edo Bayashi Kumikyoku (suite of pieces) from the Wakayama Ryu Edo Bayashi book. We will cover all 5 pieces: Yatai, Shoden, Kamakura, Shichome, and Agari Yatai. The content will be geared toward players with some experience with this music and emphasize proper interpretation and other finer details. Although this is an intermediate-level workshop, beginners are welcome to attend as observers.

EDO BAYASHI FUE FUNDAMENTALS Sat, Feb 20, 4-6pm PST (6pm CST) $50 single; $40/3 workshop bundle (use “EDO2021” code for bundle pricing) Max enrollment: 20 REGISTER This workshop will provide an introduction to the fue part for Wakayama Ryu Edo Bayashi. We will cover fingerings, notation, kuchishoga, phrasing, and other relevant information. Although the proper fue for this music is Hosei 6.5 (6 chon chon), you can use another maker’s size 6, 7, or 8 for this class. We will not cover the basics of getting a fue sound, so this workshop is geared toward players with some fue experience.

EDO BAYASHI LEVEL 2 (Wakayama Ryu, as taught by Suzuki sensei) Sun, Feb 21, 1-3pm PST (3pm CST) $50 single; $40/3 workshop bundle (use “EDO2021” code for bundle pricing) Max enrollment: 20 REGISTER This workshop is for players who are comfortable with the Kihon version of Edo Bayashi. We will cover the taiko and atarigane variations that Suzuki sensei teaches his Level 2 students. Registered participants will get access to download Eien’s play-along tracks created under Suzuki sensei’s guidance. Featuring fully-arranged tracks with one part muted, they are designed to help students practice the new material by playing with the accompaniment recordings.

CLOSING SESSION Sun, Feb 21, 4 pm PST (6pm CST) Documentary screening w/Discussion; Closing/Hangout Free! REGISTER

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