Kakehashi Project Kickoff: Crafts, Music, and Tea!

Join us for our first fundraising event for our upcoming project: the Kakehashi Project. The Kakehashi Project is a new commission from Collective Counterpoint for taiko soloist Kohtaro Yamakawa and composer Erika Oba, written for taiko and string orchestra. Premiering in May 2026, the work bridges Japanese drumming traditions with the sound world of Western classical strings, creating a vibrant space for cultural exchange and artistic discovery. The final product will culminate in a community event featuring food vendors, art vendors, and a concert featuring the commission.

Your admission ticket to Kakehashi Project: Crafts, Music, and Tea includes:

Tea

Live music featuring taiko, shakuhachi, flute, koto, and violin!

• Kana Luzmoor - violin
• Erika Oba - flute
• Kohtaro Yamakawa - taiko and shakuhachi
• Brian Wong - koto
• Origami station

Zines provided by Cara Nguyen

All proceeds go directly to helping us make this commission possible! We hope to see you there.

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