European Shakuhachi Society

European Shakuhachi Society – Supporting shakuhachi in Europe and beyond. Open to all players, ryuha and styles.

The aim of the European Shakuhachi Society is to create a space where many of the different ryūha (schools) and styles of shakuhachi playing can be explored and their differences celebrated. To realise its remit the ESS hosts yearly European Summer Schools (in collaboration with local shakuhachi groups or individuals), organises workshops on- and off-line as well as maintaining a website with e.g. an European teacher index and publishes BAMBOO, a shakuhachi dedicated biannual newsletter. ESS activities are open to anyone who has an interest in the shakuhachi, including complete beginners.

The ESS is registered non-profit organisation and membership of the ESS is open both to players of the shakuhachi and to non-players who are interested in the music of the shakuhachi. 
Membership info here: http://shakuhachisociety.eu/about-the-ess/ess-membership/