A student-led initiative supported by the East-West Center Education Program and a generous gift from Richard H. Cox

THE EXCHANGE

SPRING 2019: BORDERS AND MOBILITY

EXPLORING THE MEANING OF “US” AND “THEM”

WEEK 2: MUSIC ACROSS BORDERS

Dr. Thomas Osborne’s music draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, places and eras, and he has written works that are inspired by or reference a wide variety of sounds including African polyphony, Indonesian gamelan, Japanese court music, ancient Persian music and Kentucky country fiddle playing. His music has been performed by ensembles that include the National Orchestra of Korea, the Busan National Gugak Center Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra. He regularly composes for Asian traditional instruments, including those from Korea, Japan, and China. He is professor of music composition and theory at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and directs the University of Hawai‘i Contemporary Music Ensemble.

Hae In Lee is a first year Ph.D. Student in Ethnomusicology program at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. She holds a B.M. and an M.M. in Korean traditional music and an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her research interests are Korean traditional music and its relation to gender, identity and cross-cultural dynamics. As a professional gayageum performer, Hae In has participated in musical performances with a variety of artists from Korea; she has also joined Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Northern Thai, Indonesian and Hawaiian ensembles in order to build better intercultural relations in the local community.

The Exchange is an event series connecting its audiences with issues, ideas, and leaders across the US, Asia, and Indo-Pacific region. Each weekly event features distinguished speakers, artistic performances, dynamic activities, and great food.

This BETA version of The Exchange in spring 2019 is preparation for the official launch in fall 2019.

A student-led initiative supported by the East-West Center Education Program and a generous gift from Richard H. Cox

THE EXCHANGE

SPRING 2019: BORDERS AND MOBILITY

EXPLORING THE MEANING OF “US” AND “THEM”

WEEK 2: MUSIC ACROSS BORDERS

Dr. Thomas Osborne’s music draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, places and eras, and he has written works that are inspired by or reference a wide variety of sounds including African polyphony, Indonesian gamelan, Japanese court music, ancient Persian music and Kentucky country fiddle playing. His music has been performed by ensembles that include the National Orchestra of Korea, the Busan National Gugak Center Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra. He regularly composes for Asian traditional instruments, including those from Korea, Japan, and China. He is professor of music composition and theory at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and directs the University of Hawai‘i Contemporary Music Ensemble.

Hae In Lee is a first year Ph.D. Student in Ethnomusicology program at University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. She holds a B.M. and an M.M. in Korean traditional music and an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Her research interests are Korean traditional music and its relation to gender, identity and cross-cultural dynamics. As a professional gayageum performer, Hae In has participated in musical performances with a variety of artists from Korea; she has also joined Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Northern Thai, Indonesian and Hawaiian ensembles in order to build better intercultural relations in the local community.

The Exchange is an event series connecting its audiences with issues, ideas, and leaders across the US, Asia, and Indo-Pacific region. Each weekly event features distinguished speakers, artistic performances, dynamic activities, and great food.

This BETA version of The Exchange in spring 2019 is preparation for the official launch in fall 2019.