TIBETAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 2-5, 1997

Bloomington, Indiana

A unique event celebrating the rich folk music traditions of Tibet and contemporary composition.

12 Tibetan musicians join together in workshops, lectures, a gala concert, jam session, family programs and benefit dinner.

*** SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ******

4/2 WEDNESDAY

4:00 - 6:00 Opening Reception and Introductory Talk on Tibetan Music

4/3 THURSDAY

12 - 1:30 pm Traditional Instruments Workshop / Master Class (including

styles of the sgra-brnyan (Tibetan lute):lecture and demonstration)

2:00 - 3:30 pm Voice Workshop - Music School

7:15 pm Gala Concert (Creative Arts Auditorium)

4/4 FRIDAY

12 - 12:45 pm Tibet, Music, and Change: Cultural Critique of

Contemporary Tibetan Music in Tibet - (Video viewing)

1:00 - 2:00 pm Cultural Critique (cont.): Discussion

3:00 - 4:30 pm Lecture on Lhamo (Tibetan Opera)

8:00 pm Open Jam Session: with Tibetan musicians and

university and local musicians.

4/5 SATURDAY

11:00 - 2 pm Family Program: music and culture of Tibet; traditional

dancing (Art Museum)

4:30 - 6:00 pm Meet the Artists: informal gathering with guest musicians

at the Tibetan Cultural Centre

Followed by: Buffet and closing showcase to benefit the Tibetan

Cultural Centre.

This festival is presented by the Indiana University Students and Friends of Tibet and is co-sponsored by more than 20 community groups, including The Lotus Festival, the Union Board, the Bloomington Area Arts Council, the Early Music Institute, the IU Office of Diversity Programs, and the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center.

For more information, respond by email to lrhartle@indiana.edu, or contact:

Students and Friends of Tibet (812)336-5825 / 332-1088

Or visit our website: www.indiana.edu/~iaunrc (Click on "Tibetan Music Festival")

Any donations toward this event would also be welcomed and will be used directly towards the artists fees and airfare. Checks should be made payable to "Students and Friends of Tibet," and mailed to:

Students and Friends of Tibet

Goodbody Hall 157

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN 47405