Taiko Classes for Adults

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Taiko Classes for Adults

For all classes, please wear comfortable clothing, bring taiko sticks (available at first class meeting), earplugs, indoor footwear (optional), and a water bottle for your own consumption (optional).

Taiko Classes for Adults (ages 13-Adult)

Spring Session II: April 1 - May 25
Summer Session I: June 15 - July 24
Cost: $115 (Spring), $87 (Summer)

Class Title
Meeting Times

Brief Description

Registration Information

Adult Beginning Taiko I

(ages 13-adult)

2 sections available:
Sundays 3:00-3:55 pm
Thursdays 5:30-6:25 pm

For students with little or no experience with taiko. Basic form, rhythms, movement, philosophy, centering, and balance will be emphasized. Practice ensemble pieces and bon odori drumming are introduced. Enrollment limited. Repeating Level I is recommended.

Course #081ASHU307

Sec C: Sun 4/06 - 5/25

Sec D: Thu 4/03 - 5/22

Course #082ASHU307

Sec A: Sun 6/15 - 7/20

Sec B: Thu 6/19 - 7/24

Adult Beginning Taiko II

(ages 13-adult)
Tuesdays 6:00-6:55 pm

This course is for those students who have successfully completed Beginning Taiko I. Basics learned in Beginning I will be reinforced and expanded upon. Movement exercises in preparation for soloing will be introduced. Emphasis is on developing ensemble drumming skills, form and technique. Enrollment limited.

Course #081ASHU308

Sec B: Tue 4/01 - 5/20

Course #082ASHU308

Sec A: Tue 6/17 - 7/22

Adult Intermediate Taiko

(ages 13-adult)

2 sections available:

Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:55 pm
Thursdays 6:30-7:25 pm

This course is for those students who have successfully completed Beginning Taiko II and have three or more years of experience playing taiko. Focus will be on ensemble drumming, soloing, and repertoire development with possible opportunities for performance. Instructor approval required before enrollment. Enrollment limited.

Course #081ASHU309

Sec C: Tue 4/01 - 5/20

Sec D: Thu 4/03 - 5/22

Course #082ASHU309

Sec A: Tue 6/17 - 7/22

Sec B: Thu 6/19 - 7/24

Adult Performance Training
Thursdays 7:30-8:25pm

Open to students who have already successfully completed Intermediate Taiko II or have equivalent background in Taiko. Review of basic foundations of technique and form are on-going. Emphasis is on developing ensemble drumming and performance skills. Enrollment is limited. Instructor's permission required for enrollment.

Course #081ASHU310

Sec B: Thu 4/03 - 5/22

Course #082ASHU310

Sec A: Thu 6/19 - 7/24

Adult Advanced Taiko

Sundays 10:30am-11:55am

Tuesdays 8:00-8:55pm

This course is for those students who have already successfully completed Intermediate Taiko III and are seriously interested in honing skills for performance on stage. Emphasis will be on technique, form, soloing, improvisation, and honing performance skills. Instructor's permission required for enrollment. Enrollment limited.

Course #081ASHU311

Sec B:

Sun 4/06 - 5/25
Tue 4/01 - 5/20

Course #082ASHU311

Sec A:

Sun 6/15 - 7/20
Tue 6/17 - 7/22

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