Sumaura Celebration

Greetings parents and friends,
Tonight we had the Sumaura Music Festival in Kobe. There were over 400 guests so the school rented an auditorium. Sumaura students did performances and Richmond students did Taiko and the two songs they learned with Ritsuko. They sounded great! For Taiko, their sticks were high in the air and their energy was strong. When singing, they really projected and the audience clapped along. The pictures were taken during rehearsal and the lighting wasn't good so they didn't come out great but you can get the idea of the size of the stage and the auditorium. I think the Richmond students were really proud of what they had to offer. Both Ritsuko and Kazuyo Ito really deserve many many thanks. They taught the students very well. The after party had wonderful food and games. Tomorrow many of the Richmond students will go to Universal Studios in Kobe. I will be accompanying them to take pictures. It is hard to believe we only have a few more days in Japan. It has been a very positive experience for everyone.

Rebecca