2024 Winter Courses and Workshops
Beginner Taiko Course
When: Tuesdays 7 pm to 8:30 pm commencing January 9 – Only two spaces left in this class!
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Description: A simple drill piece titled Narushima, and basic song Ogi Matsuri Daiko will be taught
Course Fee: $280 plus cost of drumsticks $15 (Total $295)
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 (This course will not be offered in the upcoming term)
When: Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm commencing September 13
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Fee: $280
Course Description: New drills and new songs Renshu Daiko and Sanmyaku Daiko will be taught.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the beginners taiko course and know the pieces Narushima (A/B/back-rhythm) and Ogi Matsuri Daiko.
Advanced/Intermediate II Taiko Course
When: Wednesdays 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm commencing November 29 (this course is full)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $335
Course Description: New drills, Odaiko style playing will be introduced and a new song Iwai and Fuyu no Michi will be taught.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the Intermediate I taiko course and know the pieces taught in beginners and intermediate I course.
Advanced Taiko Course
When: Mondays 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm commencing TBA
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $335
Course Description: New drills and a new songs Enjou and Shin Kodama 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 (This course if full)
When: Mondays 7:00 pm commencing TBA
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $335
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 (This course if full)
When: Tuesdays at 8:30 pm commencing TBA
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $335
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.