In Harmony
The 4th International Children's Music Festival
Yamagata, Japan
June 12-19, 2007
Join us for the 4th anniversary session of this rapidly growing global event. Share your talents and build bridges internationally as you travel and perform in Japan. What better place to experience Japan than brilliant and lush Yamagata Japan on the norhtern tip of the main island of Honshu. We look forward to seeing you there.
Also please don't forget to read the special invitation letter from Takako Ban, Executive Director of our organizing commitee.
June 2007 Schedule
June 12 (Tue) |
Visiting music groups arrive at Narita airport, stay in Tokyo |
Olympic Youth center |
June 13 (Wed) |
Music groups arrive at Shonai airport from Haneda Airport
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception at Shirai Nature Center in Yuza Town
Meet with the host families |
Home stay |
June 14 (Thu) |
Local Program (visit local schools, cultural events, sight-seeing, workshops) Local areas include Tsuruoka City, Shonai Town, Sakata City, & Yuza Town |
Home stay |
June 15 (Fri) |
Local Program |
Home stay |
June 16 (Sat) |
Spend the day with host family
In the evening: guest participation in the 2nd ‘Songs of Forest, Water and Moonlight Festival’ – an enticement to water and moonlight |
Home stay |
June 17 (Sun) |
In the morning: guest participation in the 2nd ‘Songs of Forest, Water and Moonlight Festival’ – an enticement to the forest
Or attend local festival, activities
Director’s lunch
General workshop by American and Japanese directors |
Home stay |
June 18 (Mon) |
Closing Ceremony & Gala Concert & Farewell Party at Hibiki Hall |
Home stay |
June 19 (Tue) |
Music groups depart from Shonai for home |
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Other Activities
- Visit local schools and meet school children
- Experience the Shonai area of Yamagata- a traditional Japanese castle town, a holy mountain designated a National Monument, and many historical buildings and sights
- Workshops learning Japanese music with Japanese directors.
How to Register
Applicants should send their application form, with the items listed below to MWT Events, according to the following schedule.
Due December 31, 2006:
In Harmony Application Form
Due March 10, 2007
Electronic (e-mail) submission of the following items is required
- Group biography and picture
- Conductor biography and picture
- Group logo
- List of group members including staff names and titles
Due April 10, 2007
- Full payment
- Host family placement questionnaire for everyone doing homestay, and the list of children’s pairing
- Repertoire list (pieces and composers to be selected from for all concerts)
- Festival T-shirt sizes for everyone
- Number of hotel rooms needed with names for each room
※Hotel fee is not included in the festival cost. -
More information on hotel rates will be available soon.
Please submit via E-mail, mail or fax to:
The 4th International Music Festival
c/o MWT Events
2785 E. Russell Road STE. B
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
E-mail: harmony@mwt.com
Fax: 702-270-2705 |
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