Class Title and Meeting Times |
Class Description |
Course Number and Fee |
Hachijo and Festival Drumming
Jun 23-27 (M-F) 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Learn to play taiko fluidly - smooth and fast, yet bold and strong, as a soloist or in ensemble. |
Course No. 082ASHU312
Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |
"Omiyage" Taiko
Session A: Jun 23-27 (M-F) 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Session B: Jul 7-11 (M-F) 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
The energy and power of "Omiyage" Taiko challenges the body, mind and spirit. |
Course No. 082ASHU313 Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |
Syncopation in Taiko
Jun 30 - Jul 3 (M-Th) 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Learn about syncopation, the foundation of many popular music genres including Taiko! |
Course No. 082ASHU314 Course Fee: $120; 12 & under: $108 |
Ensemble Taiko Drumming
Jun 30 - Jul 3 (M-Th) 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
Drills and techniques for ensemble drumming together as "one." |
Course No. 082ASHU315 Course Fee: $120; 12 & under: $108 |
Interlocking and In the Groove!
Session A: Jul 7-11 (M-F) 9:30 am - 11:15 am
Session B: Jul 14-18 (M-F) 9:30 am - 11:15 am |
Learn techniques of interlocking rhythms, ear training, and skills to feel the beat and play in time. |
Course No. 082ASHU316 Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |
Uchikomi
Jul 7-11 (M-F) 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
Learn to hit the taiko so the sound penetrates deeply and reverberates wholly. |
Course No. 082ASHU317 Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |
Odaiko (large drum)
Jul 14-18 (M-F) 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Learn Kenny Endo's basics (stance, grip, technique, drills) for playing the "big drum." |
Course No. 082ASHU318 Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |
Taiko Improvisation with Kenny Endo
Jul 14-18 (M-F) 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
From elements of beat, silence, and concentration, learn to soar into creativity with spontaneous Taiko improvisation. |
Course No. 082ASHU319 Course Fee: $150; 12 & under: $135 |