THREE HOUR EVENING WORKSHOP: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:30-9:30 pm Learn about fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community in this three-hour, hands-on evening workshop. No previous experience is necessary. Venue: Vancouver Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Street Fee: $40 general or […]
Chijinshu Wakatiida Okinawan Drum Dance & Music Friday, October 11, 7:30pm Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby BC Special Guests: Hidekatsu, Mion, and Yujiro Nakajima Adult $20 | Student/Senior $15 | Child 3 – 13 $10 okinawa10112019@gmail.com 604.250.9532 On Friday, October 11, Metro Vancouver audiences will be treated to a feast of Okinawan […]
ONE DAY WORKSHOP Sunday, November 18, 2018 10am – 4pm Learn about taiko notation, basic rhythms and history 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 (near Clark Drive & Frances Street) Fee: $75 general or $50 […]
Onibana Taiko member Noriko Kobayashi will be offering two different beginner Taiko classes at the Moberly Arts and Culture Centre Class One: traditional taiko drumming classes, featuring the piece Miyake, for all ages. Learn traditional Japanese drumming (taiko) on real Japanese drums! Get a full body workout with a world music drumming experience, and work towards a […]
ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, September 30, 2018 10am – 4pm Learn about taiko notation, basic rhythms and history 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, (near Clark Drive & Frances Street) Fee: $75 general or $50 […]
TAIKO M.A.D. A show of new work for taiko drums featuring Max Murphy on wind instruments & electronic music. The mythological Japanese “Oni” characters add mystique to the show! The 60-‐minute Concert will include remix tracks of Uzume’s repertoire, and new taiko and percussion compositions using live wind instruments and electronic pads. Check out uzume.com […]
Vancouver Taiko Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm Hastings Mill Room 4th floor, Woodwards Community Building 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Buzz 1120 at Hastings Street Entrance (past TD Bank ATM). Call 604-728-8240 for assistance.
April 30 – Beginner’s Taiko Workshop www.facebook.com/events/188194026541947 Have you ever wanted to try the Japanese drums? The really big ones, like at the Powell Street Festival? Now’s your chance to try it out! This beginner’s workshop will cover the basics of taiko drumming including rhythm and technique. You’ll leave with the satisfaction of having learned […]
Sunday February 19, 2017 12:00pm – 4:00pm $65/person ($55/students or underemployed) Open to everyone age 16 years and older. A maximum of 15 spots available. Registration confirmed upon receipt of payment. The workshop will cover taiko basics, including rhythm and taiko technique. At the end of the workshop, you will leave having learned and performed […]
MARCH 17, 2017, 8pm VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE Uzume Taiko perform their unique brand of West Coast Canadian taiko drumming; offering a visual, sonic and sensual experience for Vancouver audiences! In this Concert, the troupe combines the power and athleticism of Japanese festival drumming with dance and martial arts. This collaboration with Moving Dragon Contemporary Dance and […]