Laura Prichard CSUH 6125

CSU-Hayward
Department of Music
Music 6160, Section 01
Music of the Orient: Practicum Guide (under construction)

Choose one of the following topics and complete the required work.

1. TURKISH MUSIC PROJECT

Burhan Öçal and the Istanbul Oriental Ensemble : Friday, October 25, 8pm, Zellerbach Hall, UC-Berkeley, $20

Virtuoso Turkish percussionist, strings player, and singer Burhan Öçal and his dynamic ensemble of leading gypsy musicians return following their 2000 North American tour, which included a sold-out stop at Cal Performances. The charismatic Öçal, a peerless darbuka (finger drum) musician who can be counted on for breathtaking solos, has reached international renown for his energetic performances, collaborations with high-profile artists (including the Kronos Quartet), and award-winning albums. The ensemble's adventurous fusions on oud (lute), qanun (zither), clarinet, and violin span centuries as well as cultures, breathing new life into the jubilant rhythms and wailing melodies of the ancient Ottoman Empire.

2. ASIAN JAZZ PROJECT

Jon Jang's "Up from the Root!" w/ David Murray & Melody of China : Thursday, October 24, 8pm, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, $20

World Premiere!&emdash;Jon Jang, "one of the jazz world's most gifted younger pianists and composers" (Boston Globe), debuts his monumental "Up from the Root!"&emdash;a powerful, culture-crossing work featuring renowned jazz saxophone powerhouse David Murray and members of SF's celebrated traditional Chinese music ensemble, Melody of China. Sharing the bill are pianist Vijay Iyer and saxman Rudresh Mahanthappa, a captivating duo of "new-jazz provocateurs with fresh ideas aplenty."

Websites:
Jon Jang - http://www.otherminds.org/shtml/Jang.shtml
David Murray - http://www.members.tripod.com/go54321/dm/davidmurray.html
Melody of China - http://www.melodyofchina.com

3. TAIKO PROJECT

Eitetsu Hayashi The Wings of Flightless Birds : Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 2:30 pm, Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University, $24, Tickets: http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/calendar.html

During his first U.S. tour, taiko sensation and Kodo founder Eitetsu Hayashi will introduce Northern California to an original program inspired by the works of 18th-century painter Jakuchu Ito. The Wings of Flightless Birds combines classical Japanese, jazz, world, and rock music, showcasing Hayashi on taiko and the enormous odaiko drums. Through fierce and nuanced expression, this protean powerhouse gives flight to Ito's birds and releases our spirits into the sky. Eitetsu Hayashi, taiko and odaiko; Shin-ichi Kinoshita, shamisen; Keusuke Doi, shajuhachi; two additional taiko drummers.

Eitetsu Hayashi is one of the most impressive artists I have ever seen. When he plays the drums, time stops and you can feel the universe breathing. &emdash;Peter Riegelbauer, contra bass, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

http://www.taiko.org/eitetsu/index.html
http://www.eitetsu.net/eng/

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

http://www.taikodojo.org/

Oakland/Emeryville Taiko Dojo, 3 Saturdays in October
Adult Basic Class, 2:00 - 3:30pm, $35 for 3 classes (free to Emeryville residents)

A three-week series for those with no prior taiko experience. Classes at Emeryville Taiko are open to everyone. Taiko is an energetic performing art which requires basic coordination and rhythm skills. Not only will you learn traditional Japanese music and language, you will learn discipline and respect. You will be expected to practice and keep up with the class, and participate in performances. Come prepared to be challenged and have fun!

http://members.aol.com/etaiko/classes.html

4. CHINESE DANCEOPERA PROJECT

Lily Cai Dance Company : New Movements Nov. 15-17, 8pm
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts, 701 Mission St., San Francisco, http://www.ccpsf.org/

Bih Tau Dance Workshop, 19985 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone - 408-255-4580
Bih Tau Dance Workshop is a dance company in the Bay Area teaching modern, ballet, non-Western dance, tai-chi, Chinese Peking Opera, and Pilates. The company has been well-received by audiences and has performed in over one hundred international festivals since its establishment in 1986.

Cirrus Dance (Chinese) in Santa Clara Valley http://www.cirrusdance.org/

5. INDIAN KATHAK DANCE PROJECT

Chhandam School of Kathak Dance presents "Pancha Jati", October 4 & 5, 2002, Cowell Theater at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center. http://www.kathak.org/

Discover the world of Kathak, classical dance of North India, through Pandit Chitresh Das, one of the most dynamic masters of dance to have emerged from India. World premiere performance of Chitresh Das' new choreographic work 'Pancha Jati' performed by the CDDC and guest musicians from India. 'Pancha Jati' explores the South Indian rhythmic system of Jatis through North Indian rhythmic footwork, movement, recitation and percussion.

Also being presented, by popular demand, is Chitresh Das' highly acclaimed solo, multimedia dance performance 'Sadhana', called "a thrill to watch" by San Jose Mercury News.

6. HULA PROJECT

Proud Sponsor of The Hula Show 2002 : Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Presents: The Hula Show 2002 - Stories of the Lehua

An all new hula extravaganza, 8:00 pm Sat. October 5; 4:00 pm Sun. October 6; 8:00 pm Fri. October 11; 2:00 pm Sun. October 13, The Palace of Fine Arts, Bay & Lyon Streets, San Francisco, $25 (800) 407-1400

http://www.naleihulu.org/calendar.htm

Ancient Hula with Misao Mizuno Sundays R & M Studio 3
4:00pm-5:30pm Beginning Level

Adults & Teens Please wear a sarong, no shoes, $11
http://www.rhythmandmotion.com/classes.html
133 Mission St. (between 7th and 8th) San Francisco, CA 94103

Phone: (415) 621-0643 ~ Fax: (415) 621-0353 ~ Parking Available For $1, One class is $11

Also, Tribal Belly Dance taught by Jill Parker
Beginning level Wed 7:30-9pm or 2:45-4:15pm Sat, Intermediate level Mon7-8:30pm

7. GAMELAN PROJECT

Gamelan Sekar Jaya in Oakland http://www.gsj.org/index.cfm

UC-Berkeley Javanese Gamelan (they have Balinese instruments too) http://ls.berkeley.edu/dept/music/performance.html

SFSU Balinese Gamelan http://www.sfsu.edu/~smd/music/music1.html