Taiko Classes for Youth

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To register, call (808)734-9211, or see the Kapi‘olani Community College website for instructions.

Taiko Classes for Youth

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 Youth & Teens

2010 Taiko Class Schedule

Spring Session I: January 12-February 21 (6 weeks)

Spring Session II: February 23-April 11 (6 weeks)
Spring Session III: April 18-May 27 (6 weeks)

Summer Taiko Intensives: June 14-18 (1 week)

Summer Session I: June 20-July 25 (5 weeks)

Summer Session II: July 27 - Aug 29 (5 weeks)

Fall Session I 2010: September 9-October 26 (7 weeks, pending)

Fall Session II 2010: October 28-December 16 (7 weeks, pending)

Class Title
Meeting Times

Brief Description

Registration Information

New! Family (Beginning) Taiko
Thursdays 4:00-4:55pm

Family (Beginning) Taiko is for those parents & children; grandparents & grandkids; aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and/or cousins that would like to experience taiko together! Basic form, technique, practice pieces, and cultural customs associated with the art form are introduced. A great bonding experience!

Course #093ASHU320

Sec B: Thu 2/25 - 4/8

Sec C: Thu 4/22 - 5/27

Course Fee: $180

(1 adult + 1 youth)

Additional Adult $92

Additional Yth $80

(to age 12)

Youth Beginning Taiko I
(ages 5-12)
Sundays 2:00-2:55pm

This course is geared for children ages 5-12. Basic form, technique, philosophy, practice pieces and cultural customs associated with the art form will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited.

Course #093ASHU301

Sec B: Sun 2/28 - 4/11

Sec C: Sun 4/18 - 5/23

Course Fee: $88

Youth Beginning Taiko II
(ages 5-12)
Sundays 1:00-1:55pm

Open to youth who have successfully completed two or more sessions of Level I. Basics learned in Beginning Taiko I will be reinforced and expanded upon. Movement exercises in preparation for soloing will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited.

Course #093ASHU302

Sec B: Sun 2/28 - 4/11

Sec C: Sun 4/18 - 5/23

Course Fee: $88

Youth Intermediate Taiko
(ages 5-17)
Tuesdays 5:00-5:55pm

This course is for children who have successfully completed Beginning Taiko II or those with a background in taiko. The class will cover basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, centering, and balance. Practice pieces, bass pattern exercises, festival music and performance pieces will be introduced and developed. Enrollment limited.

Course #093ASHU303

Sec B: Tue 2/23 - 4/6

Sec C: Tue

4/20 - 5/24

Course Fee: $88

Youth Performance Training
(ages 5-17)

Sundays 4:00-4:55pm

Open to youth who have successfully completed Intermediate Taiko or have a background in Taiko and interest, talent, and potential to become a performer. Review of basic foundations of technique and form are on-going. Emphasis is on developing ensemble drumming and performance skills. Instructor's permission required for enrollment. Enrollment is limited.

Course #093ASHU304

Sec B: Sun 2/28 - 4/11

Sec C: Sun 4/18 - 5/23

Course Fee: $88

Youth Advanced Taiko
(ages 5-17)
Sundays 5:00-6:00pm

This course is for youth who have successfully completed Youth Performance Training or have previous Taiko experience. Review of basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, etc. is on-going. Class is geared to develop and polish ensemble drumming, technique, form and performance skills. Instructor's permission required for enrollment.

Course #093ASHU305

Sec B: Sun 2/28 - 4/11

Sec C: Sun 4/18 - 5/23

Course Fee: $88

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