Japan Philharmonic Orchestra x Nishiogi Community Center (designated manager: Tokyu Community Co., Ltd.)

Japan Philharmonic Orchestra members are looking for students for their "Instrumental Music Lesson for People Over 60"

The joy of playing an instrument　
The next step is a life with music

We want people to take on new challenges and live vibrant lives. With this in mind, in 2002 we started the "Musical Instrument Classes for People Over 60" for people aged 60 and over who live in Suginami Ward.
The people who gather under the guidance of Japan Philharmonic instructors are a diverse group, ranging from those who are picking up an instrument for the first time to those who have had some experience playing when they were younger.
Participants have given us many positive comments, such as, "Through spending a year enjoying music with friends who share the same hobby, I was able to set new goals and make my life more fulfilling," and "I've made new friends of my generation."
Why not try our "musical instrument lessons for people over 60"?

-Recruitment details-

Event period: Opening ceremony on Thursday, April 28, 2020 - March 31, 2020 (18 times in total)

Small group lessons of approximately 50 minutes each are planned, as well as a recital during the period.
*The lesson schedule will be announced along with the winning notification.

Venue: Nishiogi Community Center (4-3-2 Momoi, Suginami-ku)
　　　15 minutes walk from JR Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Station (North Exit)
　　　From JR Chuo Line Nishi-Ogikubo Station (North Exit), take the bus bound for Ogi Station or Ogikubo Station, get off at Momoi 4-chome and walk for 1 minute
　　　From Ogikubo Station (North Exit) on the JR Chuo Line or Marunouchi Line, take bus No. 0 or No. 1 to Momoi 4-chome bus stop and walk for 1 minute.

Lecturer: Members and alumni of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra

Eligibility: Anyone aged 60 or older who lives in Suginami Ward can participate.
　　　Even those who have never played an instrument before can participate.
*You must participate throughout the period.
*After you have decided to take the course, you will need to prepare your own instrument.
(For paid rental inquiries, please contact the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.)

Capacity: 25 violinists, 20 cellists (if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held)

Cost: 73,000 yen (35,000 yen for the first session, 38,000 yen in October) *Includes participation in the presentation

How to apply:
Please fill in your address, phone number, name, age, desired instrument, and instrument experience, and apply using one of the following methods.

　① Bring it in: To the reception desk on the first floor of the Nishiogi Community Center
　② By mail: Nishiogi Community Center, 1st floor reception, Musical Instrument Classes Section (4-3-2 Momoi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0034)
　③ Email (nishiogi@tokyu-com.co.jp) *Please send the email with the subject line "Application for Musical Instrument Lessons for those over 60 years old."

Application deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2022 (postmark deadline)

Organized by: Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Public Interest Foundation

Tokyu Community Co., Ltd. (designated manager of Nishiogi Community Center)

Sponsor: Suginami Ward

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Japan Philharmonic Orchestra ☎︎03-5378-6311

Nishiogi Community Center ☎︎03-3301-0811