Elmont Memorial High School Alumni
Elmont, New York (NY)
Ronnie Seldin
Elmont Memorial High School
Class of 1965
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RONNIE'S PROFILE
| First Name | Ronnie |
| Last Name | Seldin |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Gender | Male |
| Current Location | Narrowsburg, New York |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| About Me | Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin studied Shakuhachi in Kyoto, Japan with Kurahashi Yodo Sensei, who was a disciple of Jin Nyodo. There in 1975, he received the name Nyogetsu and a teaching certificate at the level of Jun Shihan in the Kinko school of shakuhachi. After his return to New York, Nyogetsu was awarded the rank of Shi-han (Master) in 1978, as a result of his efforts to spread the teaching of this instrument in America. In 1980, he received his Dai-Shihan, or Grand Master's license. In April 2001, Nyogetsu received a Koku-An Dai-Shihan (Grand Master's license at the level of Kyu-Dan, or 9th level) from Japan's Living National Treasure in shakuhachi, Aoki Reibo. He was also given the name Reishin (Heart/Mind of the Bell) to go along with it. Nyogetsu is the first non-Japanese to receive this high award. Nyogetsu has performed in numerous concerts, lectures and demonstrations in the metropolitan area and around the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, Scotland, and Argentina. Not only has he toured Japan many times, he has also been interviewed on radio and television both here and in Japan, and has performed on the soundtracks of several documentary films including the Academy Award nominated documentary "A Family Gathering" (1989) for which he also co-composed the sound track. Nyogetsu's playing also appears on the GRAMMY-nominated "The Planet Sleeps" (SONY). Ronnie Nyogetsu has released several recordings of shakuhachi music including cassettes, LPs and CDs. Mr. Seldin is the founder of Ki-sui-an shakuhachi dojo with branches in Manhattan, Rochester/Syracuse, Philadelphia, and Baltimore/Wash.D.C. In addition to teaching privately, Mr. Seldin is also part of the Japanese Music Program at the graduate Center of the City University of New York where he gives lectures on and demonstrations of the shakuhachi. He is also on faculty at New York University (NYU). His shakuhachi school - KiSuiAn Shakuhachi Dojo - has been the largest and most active in the World outside of Japan for the past three decades. Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin was Artist in Residence for Fall 2002 at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Nyogetsu was the University Artist in Residence at New York University (Spring 2004). In 2004, he also produced the Fourth International World Shakuhachi Festival at New York University. It proved to be the largest gathering of non-Japanese Shakuhachi players in History. Anyone with inquiries concerning the shakuhachi is invited to call ...(read more) |
Class of 1965 Alumni
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Class of 1973
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Class of 1997
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Class of 1981
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Class of 1967
Pietro Godino
Class of 1996
Donna Shears
Class of 1969
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Class of 1999
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Class of 1993
Carol Strojny
Class of 1960
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Class of 2011
Robert Kimmel
Class of 1963
Lisa Witschi
Class of 1976
Maryjane Setticase
Class of 1967
Bill Doyle
Class of 1965
Cheryl Baum
Class of 1971
Suzanne Eisdorfer
Class of 1959
Laura Gurney
Class of 1971
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Class of 1987
Recent Class of 1965 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1965 Reunion for Free
Multi Year Reunion in Florida
Invited Classes: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Date: Nov 06, 2010
Description: Caterer, Bar, DJ great place, great response. Contact Jo-Ann Filippelli (561-731-1758) or Gail Keehn-Dvoretz (954-973-80...(read more)
EMHS JOINT BBQ Wantagh Pk
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jul 10, 2010
Description: Children under 9 $24.00 all EMHS alumni welcome, full catering, Hebrew National Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Sausage a...(read more)
Interest in a Class of 65 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1965
Description: The year of the reunion doesn't matter. It would just be great to find as many grads and find a way to all get together ...(read more)