LA's 33 Strings/三十三絃の会 Newsletter

Updates on Our Activities!

Logo Competition Deadline Extended!

The new deadline is March 16 at 11:59pm! Please submit your ideas from below! Don't forget that there is a $100 prize for the winner! ​ Submit your Design!

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Las Vegas Performance in February

We had a wonderful time sharing Japanese music with the Las Vegas audience at the Dream Asia Food Festival! One of the pieces that we played was My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ) from Studio Ghibli. There were so many people who recognized the piece, and we had a great time there!

We performed on a huge stage (probably the largest we ever performed!) facing an entire city block and beyond. There was a stage crew setting up the stage for us very professionally. We appreciated how we were treated on and off stage by the event organizer.

Lastly, we would like to thank our friends who helped us with all the logistics around the stage!

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Upcoming Performance

We will be performing in Gardena this month. This is a dinner event organized by the city for seniors. We are very excited to share the music with the LA community!

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:00pm ​ Location: Nakaoka Community Center ​Registration Required​

In Other News

Our Artistic Director Kozue performed the koto at the world premiere of the new opera The Camp at Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo. A new opera about an American family wrongfully imprisoned in 1942 and the power of collective resistance to injustice. ​

A powerful story with the libretto by Lionelle Hamanaka was played with the moving music by Daniel Kessner. The music is composed for an orchestra and koto and shakuhachi, a very rare instrumentation yet beautifully written. Many audiences and also the composer Daniel said that Kozue's fine performance was a great addition to the opera. Kozue is very honored to be part of this project. We hope that this opera will be played many more times so more people can appreciate this wonderful opera.

Ways to Support & Get Involved

LA’s 33 Strings Ensemble is dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty of Japanese music, but we can’t do it alone! Your support helps us continue our mission in many ways.

🌸 Make a Donation

Your generosity allows us to:

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!

👉 Donate today at www.33strings.org/donate​

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🎶 Learn & Play

Interested in learning the koto, shamisen, or bass koto? Join our weekly group practice at San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center in Pacoima, and/or take private lessons with our instructor Kozue.

📩 Email us at info@33strings.org to learn more!

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• Photographers – Capture our events and performances
• Videographers – Record and document our musical journey
• Video Editors – Edit event footage for our website & social media
• Graphic Designers – Help create posters, newsletters, and web content
• Merchandise Specialists – Assist with designing and producing 33 Strings merch
• Social Media Promoters – Help spread the word about our events and programs
• Event Helpers – Support us with setup, logistics, and community engagement

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Have other skills to offer? We’d love to hear from you!

📩 Contact us at info@33strings.org​

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Thank you for reading! If you have some ideas for us or any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you!

Email: info@33strings.org​

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