Systematized Handbell Team Building Program Launched for Corporate Training and More!
Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co., Ltd. has systematized its handbell-based team-building program and officially launched its provision for corporate training and other events. Participants learn about roles and cooperation within a team by collaboratively creating music.
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Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co., Ltd. has been providing handbell-based team building tailored to individual requests from companies. We are now pleased to announce the official launch of our systematized program, based on these experiences.
"Why team building with handbells?"
Some of you might be wondering. Handbells are a somewhat special instrument, like piano keys that have all been separated. Naturally, a single bell can only produce one note. In this program, each person is responsible for one note. That note alone does not make music. Music is only created when one's note overlaps, connects, and harmonizes with someone else's.
I have dedicated myself to establishing the handbell as a 'solo instrument.' I also know the difficulty and rigor of completing music alone. That is precisely why I feel that music created alone and music created with others have completely different values. It's not about which is superior, but that both have meaning and value. Every single note has meaning, and every single note is indispensable.
This program leverages the characteristics of handbells to allow participants to experientially learn about roles within a team and relationships with others. The timing of when to play one's note can only be understood by listening to the surrounding sounds. However, if one focuses too much on others' notes, one cannot fulfill one's own role. Music is only established when both harmonizing with the surroundings and reliably fulfilling one's own role are present.
Furthermore, by intentionally swapping assigned notes, participants will experience the perspectives and difficulties of others. This is not merely a musical experience, but a time to reflect on human relationships. This program is conducted in small groups of 8 to 16 people. This is the optimal number for each individual to have a role and for the team to complete the music.
■ Two Programs
This program offers two courses depending on the purpose and target audience.
・Music Bell Course
This program is an entry point for team experience, easy for those unfamiliar with music to participate. While valuing the joy of producing sound and the feeling of cooperation, participants naturally experience team involvement.
・Prologue Course
This program focuses on establishing music as a team through a more precise musical experience. It deeply approaches the essence of teamwork, such as listening skills, timing, and role understanding.
■ Time-Based Courses
Each program can be conducted for the following durations, depending on the objective:
・60 minutes (Introduction/Experience)
・90 minutes (Understanding/Change)
・120 minutes (Retention/Application)
■ Program Overview
・Number of participants: 8 to 16 people
・Target: Corporate training / Educational institutions / Community events, etc.
■ Fees
【Music Bell Course】
・60 minutes: From 55,000 yen (tax included)
・90 minutes: From 88,000 yen (tax included)
・120 minutes: From 110,000 yen (tax included)
【Prologue Course】
・60 minutes: From 77,000 yen (tax included)
・90 minutes: From 110,000 yen (tax included)
・120 minutes: From 165,000 yen (tax included)
*Consultation is possible depending on content, number of participants, and venue. (Venue fees and transportation costs are not included in the package price.)
As before, we also offer customization to meet the challenges and requests of companies. Please feel free to consult us for program design tailored to your purpose and situation.
May your team become a little more harmonious through sound. We would be delighted to deliver such a time.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.
Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co., Ltd. Michiko Fujita (Handbell Solo Performer)
【Profile of Program Creator and Instructor Michiko Fujita】
A performer who establishes the handbell as a solo instrument. Handbell soloist.
Based in Japan, she is one of the world's few professional English handbell solo performers, staging works from classical to popular music with unique arrangements and expressions. She studied music theory under composer and pianist Koki Tajiri.
Her artistry is internationally recognized, having won the Gold Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Award in the Percussion Professional Division of the Debussy International Music Competition, the Gold Prize in the Virtuoso International Music Award, 2nd place in the American International Music Competition, and the Silver Prize in the MusicArte Competition Professional Division (English Handbell Solo), among other domestic and international competitions.
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"Why team building with handbells?"
Some of you might be wondering. Handbells are a somewhat special instrument, like piano keys that have all been separated. Naturally, a single bell can only produce one note. In this program, each person is responsible for one note. That note alone does not make music. Music is only created when one's note overlaps, connects, and harmonizes with someone else's.
I have dedicated myself to establishing the handbell as a 'solo instrument.' I also know the difficulty and rigor of completing music alone. That is precisely why I feel that music created alone and music created with others have completely different values. It's not about which is superior, but that both have meaning and value. Every single note has meaning, and every single note is indispensable.
This program leverages the characteristics of handbells to allow participants to experientially learn about roles within a team and relationships with others. The timing of when to play one's note can only be understood by listening to the surrounding sounds. However, if one focuses too much on others' notes, one cannot fulfill one's own role. Music is only established when both harmonizing with the surroundings and reliably fulfilling one's own role are present.
Furthermore, by intentionally swapping assigned notes, participants will experience the perspectives and difficulties of others. This is not merely a musical experience, but a time to reflect on human relationships. This program is conducted in small groups of 8 to 16 people. This is the optimal number for each individual to have a role and for the team to complete the music.
■ Two Programs
This program offers two courses depending on the purpose and target audience.
・Music Bell Course
This program is an entry point for team experience, easy for those unfamiliar with music to participate. While valuing the joy of producing sound and the feeling of cooperation, participants naturally experience team involvement.
・Prologue Course
This program focuses on establishing music as a team through a more precise musical experience. It deeply approaches the essence of teamwork, such as listening skills, timing, and role understanding.
■ Time-Based Courses
Each program can be conducted for the following durations, depending on the objective:
・60 minutes (Introduction/Experience)
・90 minutes (Understanding/Change)
・120 minutes (Retention/Application)
■ Program Overview
・Number of participants: 8 to 16 people
・Target: Corporate training / Educational institutions / Community events, etc.
■ Fees
【Music Bell Course】
・60 minutes: From 55,000 yen (tax included)
・90 minutes: From 88,000 yen (tax included)
・120 minutes: From 110,000 yen (tax included)
【Prologue Course】
・60 minutes: From 77,000 yen (tax included)
・90 minutes: From 110,000 yen (tax included)
・120 minutes: From 165,000 yen (tax included)
*Consultation is possible depending on content, number of participants, and venue. (Venue fees and transportation costs are not included in the package price.)
As before, we also offer customization to meet the challenges and requests of companies. Please feel free to consult us for program design tailored to your purpose and situation.
May your team become a little more harmonious through sound. We would be delighted to deliver such a time.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.
Kanade Ongaku Kikaku Co., Ltd. Michiko Fujita (Handbell Solo Performer)
【Profile of Program Creator and Instructor Michiko Fujita】
A performer who establishes the handbell as a solo instrument. Handbell soloist.
Based in Japan, she is one of the world's few professional English handbell solo performers, staging works from classical to popular music with unique arrangements and expressions. She studied music theory under composer and pianist Koki Tajiri.
Her artistry is internationally recognized, having won the Gold Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Award in the Percussion Professional Division of the Debussy International Music Competition, the Gold Prize in the Virtuoso International Music Award, 2nd place in the American International Music Competition, and the Silver Prize in the MusicArte Competition Professional Division (English Handbell Solo), among other domestic and international competitions.
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