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Join us in Sanbornville, NH at the Wakefield Opera House for the World Music Festival.  Artists from four different cultures will be giving performances and hands-on workshops throughout the day. Odaiko New England joins:

• Aaron Larget-Caplan as he introduces listeners to the poetry, history and music of Spain on Spanish guitar
• Gamelan Galak Tka‘s demonstration of the music of Bali and Indonesia on Gamelan (gongs, drums, flutes and cymbals)
• Cornell Coley‘s tracing of the rhythms of Africa from Africa to America

Odaiko New England performs at 1:00pm and 5:40pm and our workshop will be at 3:50pm.  Admission is free.

We are pleased to welcome back Ryo Shimamoto to Odaiko New England! Ryo-sensei will be leading a Katsugi Okedo Workshop (along with Mark H Rooney) on Tuesday, October 21st, at our dojo in Woburn MA.

For more information and to sign up, visit markhrooney.com. Reserve your spot today! Be sure to check out the other workshop opportunities and performance by Ryo Shimamoto in the next couple of months.

Winter Extravaganza

Come see what we’ve been working on. Join us as we get in the holiday spirit as only we know how–with lots of taiko!

Suggested donation of $10 at the door.

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 2015, the Year of the Sheep. 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. Performance times are 12:00pm and 2:00pm. For more information, please visit The Boston Children’s Museum event calendar.

Odaiko New England is pleased to be performing at the opening of the new “Samurai in Popular Culture” exhibit at the Worcester Art Museum. ONE provides the thrumming backbeat to the launching of this contemporary gallery inspired by Samurai culture on Friday April 17^th starting at 7:30pm. This performance is open to museum members only, and admission is $10.

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! Returning students are welcome to attend. ONE brings enthusiastic and encouraging instructors and all necessary drums and equipment. Participants bring plenty of energy, spirit, and joy!

If you are interested, please fill out a pre-registration form.

To secure a spot, complete and mail in a registration form with your $30 workshop fee. You may also bring these with you on the day of the workshop. 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).

For the seventh consecutive year, Odaiko New England will energize more than 40,000 walkers at this year’s Walk for Hunger. On Sunday May 3^rd, 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