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Have you seen taiko performed and thought “I want to do that!” Do you like booming drums, using your body and having fun? Do you enjoy rhythm, movement and teamwork? Odaiko New England is offering an introductory taiko workshop which is the perfect opportunity to try your hand at taiko. Our workshops are great for beginner players, even those with no musical background at all.
New drummers learn taiko fundamentals such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumidaiko (ensemble drumming). Using your entire body to learn and play a song, explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko. Come ready to move: wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Ear plugs are also highly recommended.
No experience is necessary! ONE brings enthusiastic and encouraging instructors and all necessary drums and equipment. Participants bring plenty of energy, spirit, and joy!
To register, complete and mail the registration form with your $35 class fee. Group discounts are available if arranged in advance. Please email [email protected] or call 781-938-DRUM (3786) for details.
For more information about this workshop or about ONE classes email [email protected] or phone 781-938-DRUM (3786).
Oshogatsu, a festival welcoming the New Year, is one of Japan’s most important annual festivals. Join us at the Children’s Museum to celebrate 2014, the Year of the Horse. Following our performance will be a shi-shi-mai (lion dance) and parade with taiko accompaniment.
今年もよろしくおねがいします
The performance is free with admission to the museum. We will be performing twice during the day. The times are TBD but will be in the afternoon. For more information, please visit The Boston Children’s Museum event calendar.
We are very sad to announce that this workshop has been canceled due to unfortunate circumstances. Preregistration money will be refunded. We hope to reschedule this workshop for next fall, and will let you know when these plans are complete. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about the cancellation.
Odaiko New England is once again pleased to be hosting Kazuhiro Tsumura and Hidenori Tsumura from
Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai to the east coast to teach the traditional style of Miyake.
Again, we are sorry but this event has been canceled and we do hope to reschedule this workshop.
If you are interested in announcements from Boston Miyake Taiko, [email protected] to be added to our miyake announce list.
For the sixth consecutive year, Odaiko New England will energize more than 40,000 walkers at this year’s Walk for Hunger. Come hear our thunderous taiko rhythms on the Boston Common at the finish line of the 20-mile route. We look forward to sharing our spirit and joy in support of Project Bread and the walkers!
For more details about the Walk for Hunger, visit ProjectBread.org
Take a tour of the world at the Woburn Worldfest. Visitors can enjoy artwork, fair trade crafts, activities, cultural displays, and of course food from around the world.
WorldFest will take place on the Woburn Public Library Lawn at 45 Pleasant Street. The rain location is the Woburn Senior Center located at 144 School Street.
WorldFest will take place on May 18, 2014 from 2-5 pm and Odaiko New England will perform at 4:15pm.