2020 Courses and Workshops
Two-hour taiko workshop
Monday, September 14 from 7 to 9 pm.
Tuesday, September 15 from 7 to 9 pm.
Nagata Shachu is offering an exciting hands-on introductory two-hour drumming workshop. This is a unique opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of playing on thunderous Japanese taiko drums.
Workshop fee: $40 (drumsticks will be provided). Space is limited to five participant to ensure social distancing. Masks and hand-sanitizing are required.
Beginner Taiko Course
When: Mondays (date and time TBA)
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Description: A simple drill piece titled Narushima, and basic song Renshu Daiko will be taught
Course Fee: $270 plus cost of drumsticks $15
This 10-week course is a lot of fun, a great workout, and helps to improve musical skills. You will learn basic drills, form, technique and a traditional piece for taiko. No previous musical experience is necessary. Although playing taiko can be physically demanding, we respect everyone’s abilities and limitations.
Intermediate Taiko Course
When: Mondays (date and time TBA)
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Fee: $270
Instructor:
Course Description: Students will continue to review the pieces taught in the beginner’s course in addition to a song called Ogi Matsuri Daiko
Prerequisite: Must have completed the Beginners taiko course.
Advanced Taiko Course
When: Tuesdays (date TBA)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $320
Instructor:
Course Description: Students wishing to join the Ensemble classes will be expected to have taken three advanced courses learning the following songs: Futten, Yatai Bayashi, and Iwai. Each term will focus on one of these songs.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the Intermediate taiko course.
Ensemble Taiko Course
When: Tuesdays (date TBA)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $320
Instructor:
Course Description: New and old repertoire for advanced players as well as some physical styles of playing.
Prerequisite: Must have completed three Advanced taiko courses and can demonstrate they can play the repertoire taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.
Ensemble Taiko Course
When: Wednesdays (date TBA)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $320
Instructor: Kiyoshi Nagata
Course Description: New and old repertoire for advanced players as well as some physical styles of playing.
Prerequisite: Must have completed three Advanced taiko courses and can demonstrate they can play the repertoire taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.