Comments on: Survey: Taiko Conference Discussion Sessions

By: chris

chris — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:52:25 +0000

With the current size and growth of taiko groups in N. America would it be beneficial to create an organized body similar to Nihon Taiko Foundation in the states? What are the possible benefits and drawbacks? (ie. Testing and certification, federal funding, taiko conference every year, full-time available resource for groups starting out, creation of taiko museums/centers/studios/schools, etc.)

By: kris

kris — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:36:03 +0000

Great responses everyone! I’ll package them up and pass them along to the Taiko Conference Advisory Board. Thank you, thank you!

By: Stan

Stan — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:18:04 +0000

I’d be interested in a discussion on taiko as folk art — historically, that’s where it come from (a discussion on sources right there) so maybe discuss to what degree it still retains that purpose/function in America, or does it?

By: Carrie Carter

Carrie Carter — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:07:31 +0000

How about a discussion on opportunities to study taiko in Japan (or other countries).

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:46:46 +0000

A session on “growing pains” again: youth taiko, collegiate taiko, post-collegiate (exploring options and transitioning to new groups and opportunities)…

By: Alysse

Alysse — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:24:35 +0000

For Profit vs. Non Profit – The pros and cons of for profit versus not for profit. This is a good topic for any groups looking to incorporate and talk to organizations that have gone through or are going through the process :). If you have any questions of what should be discussed, please shoot me an e-mail.

By: Mark N.

Mark N. — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:20:44 +0000

“Taiko information sharing” – Can’t there be an online forum where people can post tips,techniques,drills, etc? Lesson plans, drills, and information sharing can be done online at anytime. We don’t need to wait every 2 years for a conference to answer a question as “my back hurts when I’m in slant stand. What do I do?” Taiko should be free and freely shared!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:13:19 +0000

I feel like the question of new vs traditional taiko is important to talk about. Lots of groups don’t know much about what they’re doing.