Shoji Kameda- say, "let the residency begin"
Dr. Craig Woodson, the wizard of instrument makers is ready to start three weeks of residency with the children of Yogyakarta.
On the first day of our residency, Rector Dr. Suprapto ceremonially opens our evening concert by announcing the launch of the 25th Anniversary Year of Institute Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia-
Ms Daruni provides Keali'i support in all his teaching activities- she has come to know a great deal about Hawaiian dance in the process. Daruni is one of the seven Indonesian Fellows who will travel to UCLA in the Spring.
Viji becomes close friends with Heni Winahyuningsih as they work together for three weeks. Heni is one of the seven Indonesian Fellows who will travel to Los Angeles in just two months.
Ms Jeannie Park poses with Viji Prakash- Jeannie is the on sight coordinator that brought all the details together- we are all so grateful
Students begin the workshop not knowing what all this tape, wooden sticks, and cardboard will become.
Craig Woodson has prepared materials for his students- they will make ten instruments over the course of his residency. These materials will become a two headed hand drum.
A school assembly at the Jetis Junior HIgh School look forward to the presentation by USA artists
Waiting to go on stage at a school assembly, Jeannie Park, Heni Winahyuningsih, and Tony Maryana are always at hand to translate.
Faculty of the Sewon Jr. High join members of the Indonesian Arts Exchange- sponsored by the US State Department
Keali'i introduces Ancient Hawaiian chants and dances to the children of Yogyakarta
Junior HIgh School children study Hawaiian Hula for three weeks with Keali'i
American Fellows, Viji Prakash, Shoji Kameda, Keali'i Ceballos, and Craig Woodson view the grounds and a performance at the Palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta
Mr. Supriyanto will come to the USA (UCLA) in the Spring 2009 as part of a seven member delegation- Indonesian Arts Exchange
Students of SMKI the High School of the Performing Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Craig Woodson demonstrates the portable drum set that he invented and is sold by Remo.
Shoji Kameda explains that he is a fourth generation Japanese American who has built his own Taiko drum.
Viji tells the story to the children of the moment when Arjuna meets Krishna in the Bhagavagita.
A breakfast meeting with the Rector Dr. Suprapto and his wife give us a chance to discuss arts education in Indonesia.
Craig Woodson prepares his materials - demonstrating how to make musical instruments from found objects.
Viji sites with her student- second year dancer in the High School of Performing Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
After two days of workshop students at SMKI feel strong ties to their American teachers Keali'i and Viji
