On Ensemble : Masato Baba, Kristofer Bergstrom, Shoji Kameda and Kelvin Underwood » Uncategorized http://onensemble.org Neo-traditional taiko Mon, 14 May 2012 12:54:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Thank you El Camino College! http://onensemble.org/2012/05/thank-you-el-camino-college/ http://onensemble.org/2012/05/thank-you-el-camino-college/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 08:05:52 +0000 kris http://onensemble.org/?p=5796 I’ve just returned from the load-out following our concert at El Camino College. The crew there was great, and really loving audience members turned out, despite the inauspiciously-timed Laker game. Thank you, On Ensemble fans!

Thank you to Jerry, Kenny, Katy (shoot, I think it was Katy…. our great “A2″!), and all the other stage crew, and Terri, Barbara, and Hector for all their prep work on the show. It was a joy to work with you all!

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Although the lunch is sold out, tickets will be available at the door for the 2pm concert. And the 1:15pm battle is outdoors and open to the public. Please come!

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Please note the time change and let others know as well. See you tomorrow!

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]]> http://onensemble.org/2011/11/monochrome-rehearsals/feed/ 1 Tatanka Benefit http://onensemble.org/2011/09/tatanka-benefit/ http://onensemble.org/2011/09/tatanka-benefit/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:15:37 +0000 kelvin http://onensemble.org/?p=5064 Here’s some footage of my recent collaboration with Phoenix Sigalove last Friday evening at the Tatanka benefit concert. Here’s the link below:

]]> http://onensemble.org/2011/09/tatanka-benefit/feed/ 0 More Teaching http://onensemble.org/2011/09/more-teaching/ http://onensemble.org/2011/09/more-teaching/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:50:04 +0000 kelvin http://onensemble.org/?p=5058 Last Saturday I led a follow up to an introduction to Taiko workshop. Things are going well and I’ll be meeting with some excited Taiko students one more time this month before heading down to Los Angeles for more On Ensemble work.

]]> http://onensemble.org/2011/09/more-teaching/feed/ 0 The Time Has Come http://onensemble.org/2011/07/the-time-has-come/ http://onensemble.org/2011/07/the-time-has-come/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:33:41 +0000 kelvin http://onensemble.org/?p=4925 The Meidoko Green Show is tomorrow evening at 7:15 on 15 South Pioneer St. here in Ashland, Oregon. I’m really excited about the music we’re presenting and to be taking on so many challenges with using taiko in such an unconventional manner. At the same time, even though I find this presentation to pretty challenging, the artists that I’ve been collaborating with have made it easier and a joyous process. For they are awesome musicians and people, and very much a pleasure to work with.

]]> http://onensemble.org/2011/07/the-time-has-come/feed/ 1 Patrick in town, On Ensemble in new space! http://onensemble.org/2011/02/patrick-in-town-on-ensemble-in-new-space/ http://onensemble.org/2011/02/patrick-in-town-on-ensemble-in-new-space/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:49:27 +0000 kris http://onensemble.org/?p=4339 We’ve moved into the shop at the Japan America Theater! I’m really excited about our upcoming year there. It’s quite a bit more space than we’re used to and it’s a treat to be in Little Tokyo and in constant contact with the JACCC.

Patrick arrived on Thursday evening and we spent Friday recuperating from our respective crazy schedules. We took a hike at Vasquez Rocks, had a picnic, and went to Griffith Observatory; a rare moment of down time for On Ensemble with Patrick in tow. We’re looking forward to a week of rehearsals with Kelvin set to arrive. More fun to come!

Patrick and Maz at the peak

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]]> http://onensemble.org/2011/01/11111/feed/ 4 Engine Room: Lopsy Lift B example run http://onensemble.org/2011/01/engine-room-lopsy-lift-b-example-run/ http://onensemble.org/2011/01/engine-room-lopsy-lift-b-example-run/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:06:21 +0000 kris http://onensemble.org/?p=4172 Hiya Dan and Maryll! Here is a recording of that tricky rhythm from Engine Room. I hope it’s helpful. Good luck with your arrangement!

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