Who is the ESS for?
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 in all its forms.
Since the ESS is not affiliated with a particular school or aesthetic direction, its members represent a broad cross-section of styles and genres of Shakuhachi.
Why join the ESS for?
Supporting ESS through joining is a means of helping maintain a co-ordinating resource for the Shakuhachi in Europe.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of membership include access to information about Shakuhachi events and tuition throughout Europe and beyond, as well as discounted participation fees at events such as the European Shakuhachi Summer Schools.
How much does it cost to join?
The membership fee is €20 per year (the year ≡ to a season: September 1st to August 31st the following year).
Lifetime membership is also available for €300 one=off payment.
How do I join?
Joining the ESS is simple:
- Send an email to the ESS Membership Secretary, giving your name and contact details, and, if you wish, a little information about your interest in and experience with the Shakuhachi.
- Pay the membership fee using PayPal. If you cannot make payment using this method, please send an email to the ESS Membership Secretary so that alternative arrangements can be made.
ESS: One Year Membership / Adhésion - un an / Mitgliedschaft - ein Jahr - 20 EUR
ESS: Lifetime Membership / Adhésion de vie / Lebenszeit-Mitgliedschaft - 300 EUR
We look forward to welcoming you into the European Shakuhachi Society.
