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<p class="MsoNormal">Yumi asked me to send this out to Oregon libraries in case you are interested in booking a virtual performance this summer.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karen Fischer, YS Manager, Salem Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Performer Showcase Coordinator 2020<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From Yumi Torimaru with Takohachi:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This video was made specifically for kids program during the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe it will help many families with kids during the difficult time we
are experiencing. It is very unique, cultural, entertaining, and educational.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I appreciate your time to consider this video for using libraries' virtual performance programs. Please forward this information to other libraries if you can.
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[Youtube video link listed 'unlisted']</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://youtu.be/lVnuJvsEsm0"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://youtu.be/lVnuJvsEsm0</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[Presenter] Kotori Japanese Music - Kids program</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#500050">[Website or social media address]</span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.takohachi.org/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#500050;text-decoration:none">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.takohachi.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[Title of the program] Japanese Culture and Music (lecture and virtual performance with Taiko drums, Bamboo Flute, and Japanese lute (Shamisen))</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[Description of the program] In this video, a presenter (Yumi Torimaru) will explain what Culture is, and show virtual Japanese music performances. For keeping
kids' attention, Yumi incorporates performances with some games like 'spot the difference' and some quiz. Through this video, kids can learn different Japanese instruments, enjoy music performance, and get exposed to different (Japanese) culture. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[What age groups should attend this program] This show is very entertaining for all ages and demographics. But, the main audience we target is kids from 3yr
old to teens.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">[How long is this program/performance?] about 20min</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#500050">[What language(s) is this program presented/performed in?] English</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#500050">[What is your expected rate of pay for this program/performance?] </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The rate for the live performance for this program is $400-600 without travel fees (applies to outside of the Portland metro area). I am flexible for the rate
for the virtual video performance using this video. Please negotiate with me with your budget. I am trying to make up a financial loss from all the performance cancelations due to the impact of COVID-19. Since March, loss from the cancelations of shows is
coming up $9,000, and unfortunately, it is increasing. I would set the rate with your budget with limited public access to this video through your library website. Anything is helpful with this video project. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#500050">Thank you very much for your support. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Yumi Torimaru</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888">Director of Takohachi and Kotori Japanese Music</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.takohachi.org/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">www.takohachi.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Attachments area</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVnuJvsEsm0&authuser=3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-decoration:none">Preview YouTube video [Kids Program] Kotori Japanese Music Kids! Vol.1</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVnuJvsEsm0&authuser=3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="480" height="360" style="width:5.0in;height:3.75in" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Tob82i9vE6tckDc9PctdNLylNKmiVVQ_ewxGD_o1IFoAeOVMhf26ZBkaFhIVHNd2jHQbXu3Qw89Vb-XX1_APZjqAA1xHyuVU3GjPYRhOE1X5Dybt6Ua4IoCifTU-APN4CassvxCr"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><img border="0" width="16" height="16" style="width:.1666in;height:.1666in" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/yrHkJ_NJNQ_BIO80dHJ-xq5L4v_35HAfHQvZJ13HQI-xLRH1ZkBeajpARECf5W10ekhT2WxPyDvQTSTMl29aAvcBTEGuwdxw3FLtn8Y4X0vP9L7JRIBgKCUHMCEI_nGIJ27SZUDC"></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVnuJvsEsm0&authuser=3"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white;text-decoration:none">[Kids Program] Kotori Japanese Music Kids! Vol</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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