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Join us for Needham New Year’s, a family-friendly celebration featuring music, comedy, dance, activities, and great food, from afternoon through New Year’s Eve. Odaiko New England performs at 3:30pm at the Masonic Hall.   Buy a button for access to all the great performances and events happening all day.

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 $35 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).

Omiyage Players: Join us for a workshop with Shoji Kameda (composer of Omiyage) and On Ensemble member Maz Baba. This workshop focuses on movement and flow from the core, and how to direct that movement into the long phrases of Omiyage.

Prerequisite: Players must be able to play the Omiyage Chu part from beginning to end. If you don’t know Omiyage, or are just beginning to learn it, you are welcome to audit the workshop.

Date: Monday Jan. 18
Time: 7:30 – 10:00
Place: ACAS, 29 Montvale Ave., Woburn MA (Odaiko New England dojo)

Cost: $50 (Odaiko New England students $40)
$10 Audit

Please Pre-register.

The 12th Annual A Taste of Ginger will take place on Monday, April 4th at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

A culinary and cultural experience featuring Boston’s finest chefs to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI).

Our Fundamentals class will run on Tuesdays from 6:45pm until 8:30pm.

In our weekly Taiko Fundamentals class, new drummers learn essential taiko skills such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming). Using our entire bodies to learn and play a song, we explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko while exploring its rich traditions and history. Taiko Fundamentals class is an invigorating experience for body, mind and spirit. No musical experience necessary.

Our style class will run from 7:30pm until 9:30pm and will explore more advanced taiko songs and styles.

Our summer classes will be divided into three sessions.

Session 1 (3-nights) May 17-31: $75 for all three Tuesdays.
Session 2 (4-nights) June 14-28, July 5th: $100 for all four Tuesdays.
Session 3 (4-nights) July 19-26 and Aug 2-9: $100 for all four Tuesdays.

$250 for paying for all three sessions up front. Drop-in rate of $25 is available. Students eligible
to take both classes may do so for $40 per night.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our pre-registration form.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Our Fundamentals class will run on Tuesdays from 6:45pm until 8:30pm.

In our weekly Taiko Fundamentals class, new drummers learn essential taiko skills such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming). Using our entire bodies to learn and play a song, we explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko while exploring its rich traditions and history. Taiko Fundamentals class is an invigorating experience for body, mind and spirit. No musical experience necessary.

Our style class will run from 7:30pm until 9:30pm and will explore more advanced taiko songs and styles.

Our summer classes will be divided into three sessions.

Session 1 (3-nights) May 17-31: $75 for all three Tuesdays.
Session 2 (4-nights) June 14-28, July 5th: $100 for all four Tuesdays.
Session 3 (4-nights) July 19-26 and Aug 2-9: $100 for all four Tuesdays.

$250 for paying for all three sessions up front. Drop-in rate of $25 is available. Students eligible
to take both classes may do so for $40 per night.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our pre-registration form.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Our Fundamentals class will run on Tuesdays from 6:45pm until 8:30pm.

In our weekly Taiko Fundamentals class, new drummers learn essential taiko skills such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming). Using our entire bodies to learn and play a song, we explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko while exploring its rich traditions and history. Taiko Fundamentals class is an invigorating experience for body, mind and spirit. No musical experience necessary.

Our style class will run from 7:30pm until 9:30pm and will explore more advanced taiko songs and styles.

Our summer classes will be divided into three sessions.

Session 1 (3-nights) May 17-31: $75 for all three Tuesdays.
Session 2 (4-nights) June 14-28, July 5th: $100 for all four Tuesdays.
Session 3 (4-nights) July 19-26 and Aug 2-9: $100 for all four Tuesdays.

$250 for paying for all three sessions up front. Drop-in rate of $25 is available. Students eligible
to take both classes may do so for $40 per night.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our pre-registration form.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Our Fundamentals class will run on Tuesdays from 6:45pm until 8:30pm.

In our weekly Taiko Fundamentals class, new drummers learn essential taiko skills such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming). Using our entire bodies to learn and play a song, we explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko while exploring its rich traditions and history. Taiko Fundamentals class is an invigorating experience for body, mind and spirit. No musical experience necessary.

Our style class will run from 7:30pm until 9:30pm and will explore more advanced taiko songs and styles.

Our summer classes will be divided into three sessions.

Session 1 (3-nights) May 17-31: $75 for all three Tuesdays.
Session 2 (4-nights) June 14-28, July 5th: $100 for all four Tuesdays.
Session 3 (4-nights) July 19-26 and Aug 2-9: $100 for all four Tuesdays.

$250 for paying for all three sessions up front. Drop-in rate of $25 is available. Students eligible
to take both classes may do so for $40 per night.

If you plan to attend, please fill out our pre-registration form.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Odaiko New England joins in celebrating the City of Waltham and its relationship with the Charles River in the eighth annual Waltham Riverfest. Come join us for an afternoon of performances, fun for the kids and a variety of activities to enjoy the Charles River, including nature walks and kayaking.