VTS Annual General Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: Vancouver Taiko Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 11, 7pm 111 West Hastings Street
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Katari Taiko Winter Workshop
ONE DAY WORKSHOP Sunday, February 21, 2016 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Learn about taiko history, notation, and basic rhythms at this one-day, hands-on workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned a taiko piece. No previous experience is necessary. Venue: Taiko Space, Vancouver Fee: $75 general or $50 for students/ seniors/ […]
North American Taiko Conference in Las Vegas this year!
The North American Taiko Conference (NATC) is a biennial event sponsored by the Taiko Community Alliance (TCA). Started in 1997, the conference was first held in Los Angeles, hosted by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, with the mission of supporting the growth of taiko in North America. The conference has become an essential […]
Adult Taiko Drumming Class at Place des Arts
Place des Arts is pleased to offer an ongoing adult taiko drumming class. In this handson, beginner-level class, students will learn rhythms, stance, movement and basic technique needed to play arrangements of simple pieces. Also covered will be some historical background, terms, and rhythmic games, as well as audio and video examples. Teacher: Eien Hunter-Ishikawa […]
2014 World Taiko Gathering
TAIKOPROJECT is pleased to announce plans for the 2014 World Taiko Gathering, the first-ever convening of taiko groups from all over the world, scheduled for July 18-20, 2014. Presented by TAIKOPROJECT in association with the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Southern California Taiko Community, the 2014 World […]
VTS at Walk for Reconciliation
On September 22, 20 members of the Vancouver Taiko Society gathered together to perform for the Walk for Reconciliation in support of First Nations residential schools survivors. It rained. It poured. But it failed to dampen the spirits of the 70,000 people who took part in the walk. As the walkers entered the finish area […]