DJ Workshop

Are you interested in the art of DJing but don't know where to start? Join us for an exciting event where you will learn the fundamentals of DJing!

This event is perfect for beginners who are interested in getting started with DJing, or for those who want to learn some new skills. You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and learn the basics of mixing and beat-matching.

Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in DJing or just want to learn a new hobby, this is the place to get to started.

Japan Week | Bon Odori Dance Festival with the Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group

Join the Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group for a mini concert of festival and folk music followed by a Bon Dance. Bon Festivals celebrate life and bring community together. After the performance, join in on the interactive dance. Participants will learn a simple series of moves to be performed standing or seated and dance along with the musicians!

This event is in partnership with the UM Center for Japanese Studies.

Intro to Taiwanese Music with National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan

Join us for a talk with five soloists from the National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan. They will demonstrate five different Chinese instruments—the Dizi (transverse flute), Sheng (reed organ), Yangqin (dulcimer),  Erhu (2-string spike fiddle), and Eco-Gehu (cello)—and show how they are used in traditional Chinese and Taiwanese music.

 

DJ Workshop

Are you interested in the art of DJing but don't know where to start? Join us for an exciting event where you will learn the fundamentals of DJing!

You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and learn the basics of mixing and beat-matching.

Whether you're interested in pursuing a career in DJing or just want to learn a new hobby, this event is the place to get to started.

Japan Week Concert | Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble

Join Masayo Ishigure and the Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble for a live performance of classical and contemporary Japanese koto and shamisen music. Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble is a New York–based group that was founded by Masayo Ishigure in 1996, and consists of members of the Sawai Koto Academy, one of the most prominent schools for contemporary Koto and Shamisen music.