[KS] inquiry about origin of Arirang

[Junghee Lee]

Dear List:

Following is an inquiry to me.  He wants to know the origin, meaning 
of Arirang.  He also called me so he is serious.  He is composing 
mysic based on Arirang.
If any of you can answer me directly or to the list.

Thank you very much.

Junghee Lee

Date sent:        Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:18:18 -0700 (PDT)
From:             Michael Burch-Pesses <burchpem at pacificu.edu>
To:               leeju at pdx.edu
Subject:          Arirang

Good morning -- I got your name and e-mail address from Kazuko Ikeda,
who tells me you might be able to help me obtain some information
about the origins and meaning of Arirang. 


I'm planning a concert with the thems of "Asian/Pacific Heritage
Month," and one of the works I want to perform with the band is
"Variations on a Korean Folk Song," based on Arirang.  There is no
program note extant that tells the significance of the song or its
lyrics, and I would like to provide a comprehensive program note for
our audience.  Can you help me or guide me in the right direction? 
I'd be grateful for any help.

Thanks,
Michael Burch-Pesses
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Michael Burch-Pesses, D.M.A.
Director of Bands
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR  97116
(503) 359-2897

Junghee Lee
Department of Art
Portland State University
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Voice: (503) 725-3347
fax: (503) 725-4541
E-mail: leeju at pdx.edu
http://odin.cc.pdx.edu/~dilj/


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