Korean Traditional Music Class for International Residents – Janggu

The National Folk Museum of Korea (NFMK) launches Korean Traditional Music Class for international residents. The course is consisted of 8 consecutive classes in total, and the participants will learn how to play Janggu (hourglass-shaped Korean drum), which is the most important instrument in Korean traditional music including Samulnori. At the end of May, participants are anticipated to present a final performance of the course at museum auditorium.

Tuition is free and the museum provides instruments and costume for the class period. International residents in Korea regardless of age and gender are invited to the class, however constant attendance is required

Tuition is free and the museum provides instruments and costume for the class period. International residents in Korea regardless of age and gender are invited to the class, however constant attendance is required.

• Participant: Foreign nationals residing in Korea (up to 30 people)
• Tuition: free
• Language: English
• Date and Time: Thursdays in April, Tuesdays and Thursdays in May. 15:00-17:00 (Exact schedule will be informed afterwards.)
• Place: Auditorium, The National Folk Museum of Korea (in Gyeongbokgung Palace)
• How to Apply: Send an E-mail to minbakedu@gmail.com, with the details of the applicant’s name, gender, nationality, contact number and E-mail address.
• Deadline: March 23 (Fri) 2012

For the enquiries about the program, please contact Yeeyeon Hwang of The National Folk Museum of Korea at 02-3704-3104 or minbakedu@gmail.com