Workshops and Classes
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Survey: Taiko Conference Workshops
Monday, January 26th, 2009This August the North American Taiko Conference returns to Los Angeles! Every two years the taiko community rallies together to create the Taiko Conference, an amazing weekend of taiko workshops and performances, with players, teachers, and taiko enthusiasts from around the world. The JACCC will be hosting the Conference again, and a number of us are volunteering to help with the planning and preparations.
One of the first challenges is to determine what workshops and taiko topics we’d like facilitators to offer during the Conference. Toward this end, we are asking past participants to give us feedback.
In the comments below, let us know! Thank you for your input!
In past Taiko Conferences, what workshops were particularly good?
On Ensemble taiko class! “Performance Intensive”
Saturday, November 15th, 2008Hello all! I am very pleased to announce an exciting new taiko course I’m organizing for December: the Performance Intensive!
Over the course of three sessions, we’ll work on form, musicality, and practice technique as we collaboratively compose a new taiko piece!
Participants first work with me one on one to determine personalized goals for the three weeks. Parts are then tailored to individual needs. The session culminates in a real performance, with a real audience!
The course will be engaging, challenging, and fun! Participants come away with directed feedback, experience composing, and a new piece ready for reuse!
Open to all taiko players. I’m really looking forward to this fast-paced, fun series! Join us!
Title:
Performance Intensive
Class dates:
Wed Dec 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Wed Dec 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Wed Dec 17, 6:30-8:30pm
Sat Dec 20, 3:00-4:30pm
(TaikoProject members: this last date shouldn’t conflict with bonenkai)
Location:
Gardena Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247
Price:
$65
To sign up, please send me an email (kris <at> OnEnsemble <dot> org) or call 310-350-8825! Looking forward to playing taiko with you!
Kris
Taiko With Kelvin
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008I will be giving a two hour workshop on Saturday October 18th at 1:30PM in Ashland, Oregon. This will be geared towards beginners and intermediate levels. I will cover the basics and traditional rhythms (Renshuu Daiko, Miyake Daiko, etc.) The location is the InnerSpace 280 East Hersey St. #1 Ashland, Oregon. Workshop fee is $30.00 at the door.
Kelvin
Me with Ondekoza at the Den San memorial concert April 2008.
On Ensemble November workshop tour!
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
Along with performances in the Minneapolis area and Winnipeg, On Ensemble will be visiting taiko groups along the route and offering a number of taiko workshops! If you’re a taiko player in or around any of the following cities, please let us know if you’re interested in a workshop or private lesson!
On Ensemble taiko workshops coming to:
Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver, Lincoln, St Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Winnipeg