[Information on Crowdfunding and Volunteer Concert Supporters]

Having just taken a breather after the big performances in Morioka and Tokyo, as well as the recording of "Concert Without a Title," the Tohoku Youth Orchestra is now getting ready for their next concert!

The operating expenses required throughout the year, such as regular practice sessions leading up to concerts and volunteer performances in disaster-stricken areas by the orchestra members, are covered by donations from companies and individuals and various other forms of support.

This time, we would like to introduce two forms of support: " Crowdfunding " and " Volunteer Concert Supporters ."

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■Tohoku Youth Orchestra Crowdfunding
https://japangiving.jp/supporter/project_display.html?project_id=40000202

We will give you a gift (TYO original goods) in return for your donation.

[Introduction of return gifts]

・Eco bag (black) (with TYO logo) *Support amount: 15,000 yen This is a gift from Ryuichi Sakamoto, the music director of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, to the orchestra members. It is a valuable bag that is only available to orchestra members and related parties.

・"notabag" 2-way bag (with TYO logo) *Support amount: 8,500 yen "notabag" can be used as a tote bag or a backpack. It can be folded up small and stored, so you can go shopping empty-handed, and use it according to the situation, such as using it as a tote bag if you have only a few items, or as a backpack if you have a lot of or heavy items. The surface is made of reflective material, making it useful for use at night or in the event of a disaster.

・Cotton bag (white) (with TYO logo) *Support amount: 5,500 yen A cotton bag featuring the Tohoku Youth Orchestra's original logo. A sturdy 10-ounce tote bag made of 100% organic cotton canvas. Fair Trade Certified stitching. Size: 34 x 46 x 15 (cm). Comes with a Patagonia tag on the side. Patagonia donates 1% of its sales to support environmental organizations around the world.

・TYO Original Large Handkerchief *Support Amount: 4,500 yen This large handkerchief, measuring 57cm square, features the Tohoku Youth Orchestra's logo, "TYO," which is made up of five lines. Since their first concert in March 2016, all orchestra members have been wearing it, and it has become the common icon of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra. Because it is large, you can enjoy using it in a variety of ways, such as as a ribbon, a pocket square, as a tie, or wrapped around an instrument.

・TYO Stickers (1 set of 2 types) *Support amount: 2,500 yen These are logo stickers in various sizes and patterns, large and small, designed for various purposes so that you can feel close to the Tohoku Youth Orchestra in your daily life. We have prepared two types (1 set): the orthodox one with black lines on a white background and the other with white lines on a transparent background. We hope you will also take an interest in the sticker backing.

*This crowdfunding campaign will run until 18:00 on May 17, 2019 ! We appreciate your support.

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■ "Volunteer Concert Supporters"
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/80240

In addition to regular concerts, small groups of volunteer members tour the coastal areas that were hit hardest by the disaster, deepening connections with local people through ensemble performances and spreading the message that only music can bring.
However, since all travel and venue costs for holding voluntary concerts must be borne by the members participating in the concerts, the current situation is that the number of participants and the locations of voluntary concerts are limited for financial reasons.

With the support of these "Volunteer Concert Supporters," all members who want to take part in the Volunteer Concerts will have an equal opportunity to take part, we hope to be able to deliver our music to as many people in the disaster-stricken areas as possible, and to hold as many concerts as possible.

Those who join as Supporters for a monthly fee of 800 yen will receive a weekly email newsletter (every Friday) as well as performance and interview videos (irregularly).
We will bring you behind-the-scenes information on volunteer concerts and interviews with members that are not published on the Tohoku Youth Orchestra official website.

We would like you to support our activities that began in Tohoku through " Crowdfunding " and " Volunteer Concert Supporters ."

Thank you for your support.