2023 Spring Courses and Workshops
Beginner Taiko Course
When: Wednesdays 7 pm to 8:30 pm commencing April 5
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Description: A simple drill piece titled Narushima, and basic song Ogi Matsuri Daiko will be taught
Course Fee: $275 plus cost of drumsticks $15 (Total $290)
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. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Intermediate I Taiko Course
When: Wednesdays 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm commencing April 5
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Fee: $275
Course Description: New drills and a new song Sanmyaku Daiko will be taught.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the beginners taiko course and know the pieces Narushima (A/B/backrhtyhm) and Ogi Matsuri Daiko.
Intermediate II/Advanced Taiko Course
When: Mondays 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm commencing April 10
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $330
Course Description: New drills and a new song Sanmyaku Daiko will be taught.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the beginners taiko course and know the pieces Narushima (A/B/backrhtyhm) and Ogi Matsuri Daiko.
Ensemble Taiko Course
When: Mondays 7:00 pm commencing April 10
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $330
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.
Advanced/Ensemble Taiko Course – Not offered this term
When:
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $330
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.
Ensemble Taiko Course
When: Tuesdays 8:30 pm commencing April 4
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $330
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.