Machiya String Ensemble 2026: Accepting Applications

A course to experience the joy of playing the violin.
We will be holding 12 workshops in preparation for the recital in January of next year.
Violins are available for free rental.

Lecturer: Iwao Terasaki, member of the Iwate Philharmonic Orchestra

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<Course>

[Schedule] ☆All sessions are from 13:30 to 15:30 on Wednesdays.

2026
October… 7th, 14th, 28th
November… 11th, 18th, 25th
December… 2nd, 9th, 16th

2027
January… 6th, 13th, 20th

*If you have any days you will be absent, please let us know at any time.

[Venue] Morioka Machiya Monogatari-kan Hamato Hall

[Lecturer] Iwao Terasaki, Iwate Philharmonic Orchestra

[Tuition Fee] 8,500 yen per month x 4 months (including accident insurance)
*A payment of 34,000 yen (for 4 months) is required upfront. (Cash payment only)
*Instrument rental is free of charge.

[Application Period] August 15th (Sat) [10:00] – September 13th (Sun)

[Capacity] 10 people (minimum number of participants: 8 or more)
*Registration required / First-come, first-served basis
*Please note that applications may close earlier than scheduled once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

[Application Requirements] Must be 18 years or older / Must be able to attend on the above dates / Beginners are welcome! / Must not have taken this course before

[How to apply] Please provide the following information via the dedicated email form or by phone.

<Required items>

① Name (phonetic spelling) ② Age (date of birth) ③ Address ④ Email

⑤ Phone number ⑥ Violin experience (yes/no) ⑦ Violin rental (yes/no)

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<Presentation of Results>

[Date and Time] Saturday, January 23, 2027, 2:00 PM (tentative)
[Venue] Hamato Hall, Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum [Capacity] 80 people [Admission Fee] Free

☆We will inform you about the details of the recital as soon as they are decided.

[Organizer] Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum (Designated Manager: Iwate Art Support Center, a specified non-profit organization)
[Co-sponsored by] Morioka City [In cooperation with] Iwate Philharmonic Orchestra [Inquiries and applications] Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum
TEL 019-654-2911 E-mail machiya@iwate-arts.jp

Holding period	2026/8/15～2026/9/13
Open time	Fundraising starts at 10:00 AM.
Venue	Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum
Address	10-8 Nataya-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-0827
Parking	can be
Price	¥8,500 per month x 4 months (including accident insurance) *A one-time payment of 4 months' worth (¥34,000) is required. (Cash payment only)
Contact	machiya@iwate-arts.jp
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