Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai Taiko Drumming Workshops in Vancouver, Canada takes place April 27 – 28, 2024 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Led by guest teachers: Kazuhiro Tsumura & Haruyoshi Tsumura. Thanks to UBC Department of Ethnomusicology for their support. Workshop Description There will be 2 x Short (2-hour) workshops, one on each day, […]
The 3rd Annual Sanshin Day is back! This year’s Sanshin Day, a special guest Hitoshi Kiyomura (Sanshin craftsman & musician from Tarama Island) will demonstrate Sanshin making, a short workshop, and performance. Registration is required as limited space. $25/person. Monday March 4, 2024, 7pm – 9pm Nikei National Museum & Cultural Centre Burnaby, 6688 Southoaks […]
Katari Taiko | 2024 WINTER-SPRING CLASSES An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community Thursday evenings February 8, 15, 22, 29 & March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours) Fee: $400 Maximum 6 participants Location: Vancouver Japanese Hall, […]
Katari Taiko | 2023 FALL CLASSES An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community Thursday evenings September 21 & 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, 2023 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours) Fee: $400 Maximum 6 participants Location: […]
Contemporary Community Dance for Celebrating Japanese Culture Greetings, Courtesy of the 45th Powell Street Festival, I would like to invite everyone across the country to learn the Paueru Mashup, a taiko flashmob work that encapsulates the festival! It’s a community dance that we can all learn and perform together one day! Learn the dance and […]
THREE HOUR EVENING WORKSHOP: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:30-9:30 pm Learn about fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community in this three-hour, hands-on evening workshop. No previous experience is necessary. Venue: Vancouver Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Street Fee: $40 general or […]
ONE DAY WORKSHOP Sunday, November 18, 2018 10am – 4pm Learn about taiko notation, basic rhythms and history at this one-day, hands-on workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned a taiko piece. No previous experience is necessary. Venue: Taiko Space (near Clark Drive & Frances Street) Fee: $75 general or $50 […]
Onibana Taiko member Noriko Kobayashi will be offering two different beginner Taiko classes at the Moberly Arts and Culture Centre Class One: traditional taiko drumming classes, featuring the piece Miyake, for all ages. Learn traditional Japanese drumming (taiko) on real Japanese drums! Get a full body workout with a world music drumming experience, and work towards a […]
ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, September 30, 2018 10am – 4pm Learn about taiko notation, basic rhythms and history at this one-day, hands-on workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned a taiko piece. No previous experience is necessary. Venue: Taiko Space, (near Clark Drive & Frances Street) Fee: $75 general or $50 […]
April 30 – Beginner’s Taiko Workshop www.facebook.com/events/188194026541947 Have you ever wanted to try the Japanese drums? The really big ones, like at the Powell Street Festival? Now’s your chance to try it out! This beginner’s workshop will cover the basics of taiko drumming including rhythm and technique. You’ll leave with the satisfaction of having learned […]