The “Echigo-Tsumari Kapukapu Orchestra,” a community orchestra born out of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed, is now recruiting new members. Why not try making instruments out of farm tools and playing them? Since we don’t use sheet music, anyone can join—regardless of musical experience or age.
If you’re interested, please click the button below to fill out the application form and join us. We also welcome visitors who just want to observe.
About the "Echigo-Tsumari Kapukapu Orchestra"
They engage in a variety of activities, such as crafting and playing musical instruments made from farming tools and folk artifacts found in the local area, as well as participating in events for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed.The group is led by musician and artist Jun Oka, and its name is derived from the onomatopoeia featured in Kenji Miyazawa’s short fairy tale “Yamanashi.” Based at the Echigo-Tsumari Kamigo Clove Theatre—a venue for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed—the ensemble brings together members of diverse ages and backgrounds from both within and outside the region.
<SCHEDULE> (Dates for September and beyond are currently being finalized)
April 16 (Thu) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May 17 (Sun) 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
May 18 (Mon) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
June 12 (Fri) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
June 13 (Sat) 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
June 13 (Sat) 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
July 24 (Fri) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
July 25 (Sat) 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
August 12 (Wed) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
<VENUE>
Echigo-Tsumari Kamigo Clove Theatre
7-3 Miyanohara, Kamigo, Tsunan town, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-8125
*Parking available
A concert will be held on Sunday, October 25
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Play alongside professional musicians and create a truly unique performance!
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Makoto Oka, Director of the Echigo-Tsumari Kapukapu Orchestra
Tenor saxophone and flute player. He made his debut on the jazz scene while attending Hitotsubashi University. In 2013, he launched the “Music Waterwheel Project,” where he creates musical instruments using waterwheels and old farming and household tools. Since 2022, he has been involved with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed, creating the permanent artwork “Farming implements as instruments!.” He will participate in the Setouchi International Art Festival 2025.
A look back at last year's activities
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Photo by Junichi Kurakake
Photo by Junichi Kurakake
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For inquiry
| Address | Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET 6-1, 71-2, Honcho, Tokamachi-city, Niigata Prefecture, 948-0003 |
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| info@tsumari-artfield.com |
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