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

Spring Session II: April 1 - May 25
Summer Session I: June 15 - July 24
Cost: $96 (Spring), $72 (Summer)

Class Title
Meeting Times

Brief Description

Registration Information

Youth Beginning Taiko I
(ages 5-12)
(2 sections available)
Sundays 2:00-2:55pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:25pm

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 #081ASHU301

Sec C: Sun 4/06 - 5/25

Sec D: Thu 4/03 - 5/22

Course #082ASHU301

Sec A: Sun 6/15 - 7/20

Sec B: Thu 6/19 - 7/24

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 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 #081ASHU302

Sec B: Sun 4/06 - 5/25

Course #082ASHU302

Sec A: Sun 6/15 - 7/20

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 #081ASHU303

Sec B: Tue 4/01 - 5/20

Course #082ASHU303

Sec A: Tue 6/17 - 7/22

Youth Performance Training
(ages 5-17)

Sundays 4:00-4:55pm

Open to youth who have successfully completed Intermediate Taiko I or have a background in Taiko. 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 #081ASHU304

Sec B: Sun 4/06 - 5/25

Course #082ASHU304

Sec A: Sun 6/15 - 7/20

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

This course is for youth who have successfully completed Intermediate Taiko II 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 #081ASHU305

Sec B: Sun 4/06 - 5/25

Course #082ASHU305

Sec A: Sun 6/15- 7/20

Teens Beginning Taiko I
(ages 13-19)
Tuesdays 4:00-4:55pm

For students ages 12 to 18, who have little or no experience with Taiko. Basic form, rhythms, movement, philosophy, centering, and balance are emphasized. Practice ensemble pieces, bon odori drumming are introduced. Enrollment is limited. Repeating Level I is recommended.

Course #081ASHU306

Sec B: Tue 4/01 - 5/20

Course #082ASHU306

Sec A: Tue 6/17 - 7/22

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