Special Summer Taiko Intensives (2008 Schedule)

This summer, Kenny Endo and the Taiko Center of the Pacific offer intensive courses in Taiko drumming IN ADDITION to the regular six-week long summer classes. The Taiko intensives are for those who want a concentrated study in Taiko. Enrollment is limited.

All classes are held at Kapiolani Community College Annex Building (a.k.a. "The Chapel" located in the parking lot on the Diamond Head side of campus), 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Special Prices: Register to take three Summer Taiko Intensives in the same week and receive 15% off third class!
 

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