Celebrating Hitoyogiri
Hitoyogiri: The Original Shakuhachi Bamboo Flute
Join us in the traditional tatami room space at SaBi Tea Arts for a flute-making workshop, instructional session, and an intimate salon-style lecture and demonstration on the history and sounds of the hitoyogiri flute with Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos.
We are delighted to welcome back shakuhachi master, Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos, for an immersive series of programs introducing the world of the ancient hitoyogiri bamboo flute, the direct ancestor of the better-known shakuhachi. This year marks the 400-year anniversary of the death of Ōmori Sōkun, the first pioneer of hitoyogiri in the Edo period. In conjunction with hitoyogiri events taking place from May to September all over Japan, Alcvin’s contribution to the celebrations will begin with a lecture on the history of the forgotten hitoyogiri and demonstrations of the beautiful sounds of this ancient instrument.
Friday, June 27 3:00-5:00 pm
Workshop: Making a Hitoyogiri Bamboo Flute
In this workshop, Alcvin will guide students through the process of making their very own hitoyogiri from start to finish. He will then teach the first piece in the repertoire of the Sōsa-Ryū, the fundamental school of hitoyogiri with roots in the early Edo period.
Capacity: 12 people max.
$65 includes all materials to make your own flute and learn to play it.
Friday, June 27 6:30-8:00 pm
Lecture and Demonstration: The History and Sounds of Japan’s Ancient Hitoyogiri Bamboo Flute
Join Alcvin Ryūzen Ramos for a lecture on the history of this forgotten instrument before enjoying its unique sound with an intimate performance in the traditional tatami room at SaBi Tea Arts.
$18
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About the Educator:
Born and trained in Japan in the classical Zen shakuhachi tradition, Alcvin also studied shakuhachi construction with several of Japan's finest makers. He is now currently studying with Miura Ryūho in Akita. Alcvin lives on the Sunshine Coast of BC, where he teaches and makes shakuhachi flutes and bamboo-inspired jewelry in his workshop in Madeira Park. For more information about Alcvin you can visit: alcvin.ca