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Register
now for upcoming taiko classes!
To register, call (808)734-9211, or see the Kapi‘olani
Community College website for instructions.
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)
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Spring Session II: April 1 - May 25
Summer Session I: June 15 - July 24
Cost: $115 (Spring), $87 (Summer)
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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
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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.
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Course #081ASHU308
Sec B: Tue 4/01 - 5/20
Course #082ASHU308
Sec A: Tue 6/17 - 7/22
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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.
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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
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Adult
Performance Training
Thursdays 7:30-8:25pm
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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.
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Course #081ASHU310
Sec B: Thu 4/03 - 5/22
Course #082ASHU310
Sec A: Thu 6/19 - 7/24
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Adult
Advanced Taiko
Sundays 10:30am-11:55am
Tuesdays 8:00-8:55pm
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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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