

NEXTONE Workshop
Connect with your root through Music
How much do you know about the culture of your own country, your personal roots, and the music that has grown from them? The music we have heard since birth has been created, protected, and passed down by people, nurtured through history and time.
Now, it is your turn to further shape and develop that culture and music.
In this workshop, we will reflect on traditional music passed down from previous generations, share it with respect, and connect with peers from different cultural backgrounds through music. This workshop is not simply a place to introduce music.
By blending the sounds and rhythmic ideas of traditional music brought by each participant, we will create new music together. It will be a cross-cultural musical experience and the creation of a new form of music filled with creativity.
At ORTE, we believe that through music, children can encounter different cultures, understand one another, and connect from the heart. We are committed to making this circle of connection continue to grow, spreading beyond countries and regions and reaching the world.
So, let’s begin this musical journey.

Upcoming NEXTONE Workshop
1st March Sunday, 2026
Pure Tone Group
11:00 - 12:30
Clear Tone Group
13:30 - 15:00
Participants will:


I.
Share your musical roots
Present a short phrase from a folk song or children’s song from their own culture.
Explain the background and story of the song to international peers.
Prior to the workshop, families are encouraged to discuss their traditional music together.
II.
Learn about fellows’ music
Using the provided handbook, explore all the songs brought by other participants.
Understand the context, country, historical period, and cultural background of each piece.


III.
Work with professional artists
Gain a deeper musical understanding of all songs, including rhythm, melody, and key.
IV.
Co-create a performance
Collaborate with fellows attending the workshop to create a joint performance.
The finished performance is recorded and shared with participants on ORTE VIDEO page,
allowing families to enjoy and reflect on it at home.

Participant Requirements
Pure Tone Group
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Able to perform or sing 1–2 phrases from a folk song or children’s song of their choice.
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Ages approximately 6–12. Participants may be divided by age depending on the number of applicants.
Clear Tone Group
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Able to perform or sing 1–2 phrases from a folk song or children’s song of their choice.
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Able to perform or sing a simple melody line of 1–2 phrases on the spot.
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Ages approximately 10–19. Participants may be divided by age depending on the number of applicants.
Future Opportunities
Participants of the workshop are invited to join the Japan Share Program as ambassadors at no additional cost.
In the Japan Share Program, participants may take part in workshops, performances, and talks at schools and public facilities across Japan.
Next Planned Japan Share Program: End of October – November 2026, in Tokyo, including participation at one of the UNESCO-associated schools.