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LA's 33 Strings
三十三絃の会
Newsletter #7 |
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Thank you for your support at our
1st Annual Fundraising Concert! |
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LA's 33 Strings held its first annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church. It was a night filled with music, culture, and a shared passion for what we do with special guest performances as well. We are eternally grateful for our supporters, donators, volunteers, staff, etc. We couldn't have done this without you!
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Along with our concert, there was an instrument trial, where those interested could try the instruments hands-on, and a silent auction which featured donations from our supporters and local artists.
Big shout out to our supporters - LA Artcore, Chiho Harazaki, Kuniharu Yoshida, Richard An Studio Project, Yama Sushi Marketplace, Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, JACL, Cultural News, Bjorkedals, Jared Rodriguez, and our amazing volunteers!!
This Fall
We had a lot of amazing performance opportunities this fall.
Here are some of the major ones.
Silent Hill f Launch Event in Little Tokyo
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
We collaborated with Silent Hill f for the launch of the new game. Our performance featured a piece from the game itself! Spotted in the crowd were other inspiring artists as well! |
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Newport Beach Film Festival
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
We were performed at the Newport Beach Film Festival as the opening to a featured film!
It's always a great pleasure to perform at such a prestigious event.
San Diego Anime Con
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
We hosted a workshop and performed at our first appearance at the San Diego Anime Con! We did not expect to see the huge number of people at both and were happy to see so many people interested in what we do. Our performance was more than full house! Hope to be back next year as well! |
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Upcoming Events
World Music Collective at CalArts
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Gamelan room at CalArts
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🛒 Our Online Store Is Live! 🛒
LA's 33 String's online store is now live! We have t-shirts, tote bags, stickers, key Shipping and tax are already included in the listed prices. All proceeds will go to to maintaining our organization and our instruments.
Please visit our online store at https://www.33strings.org/shop.
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GivingTuesday is Here!
This year's GivingTuesday is tomorrow, December 2nd. Join the movement that started in 2012 which encourages millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Help LA's 33 Strings support the local community! Please see below for ways to support or get involved.
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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:
- Purchase and maintain traditional instruments
- Organize performances, workshops, and cultural events
- Cover event travel expenses and venue costs
- Support educational programs, etc.
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Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
👉 Donate today at www.33strings.org/donate
🎶 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!
📸 Volunteer Opportunities
Love music and want to contribute your skills? We’re always looking for:
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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
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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