The Taiko Community Alliance (TCA) is an organization formed in early 2013 to serve as a resource for the taiko community by the North American Taiko Conference (NATC) Advisory Council. The NATC has served to bring together taiko artists, instructors, and enthusiasts since its first conference in 1997. The TCA launch meeting took place at […]
Saturday November 30, 7:30 pm Chibi Taiko 20th anniversary concert Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Ticket prices: $25 adults / $20 seniors and students Special guest performers: Yoshikazu and Yoko Fujimoto founding members of Kodo, plus Seattle’s Inochi Taiko information & tickets: tickets@chibitaiko.com
Osuwa Daiko Concert Monday, November 4, 7:00pm Vancouver Technical Secondary School 2600 East Broadway, Vancouver T: 604.713.8215 | F: 604.713.8214 www.vtmusic.ca Osuwa Daiko Workshops Sunday, November 3, 2013 1:00pm Beginner workshop for general public 3:00pm Workshop for taiko players (or possibly evening) Britannia Community Centre 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver Info: Doug Masuhara dmasu1@yahoo.ca 604-718-5800
Great show at the Vancouver Ballroom last night as part of the Heart of the City Festival – in order of appearance: Sansho Daiko, Katari Taiko + Sawagi Taiko, Sansho Daiko (again!), Uzume Taiko + LOUD, and ending with the group that represents taiko future – Chibi Taiko – who rocked the house down with […]
Friday, November 1, 8pm Taiko Roots: in the Heart of the City Sansho Daiko hosts Katari Taiko, Uzume Taiko, LOUD, Chibi Taiko and Sawagi Taiko in a special performance at the Heart of the City Festival celebrating the roots of taiko in Canada. Vancouver Ballroom 456 Prior Street (at Dunlevy) Tickets: $10 suggested donation, available […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday & Sunday October 12 & 13 Uzume Taiko Studio, Frances Street, East Vancouver Come and learn how to play the largest drum in a taiko ensemble, the odaiko! The two days of instruction will include basic technique, copious drills, and specific individual feedback. You will learn how to look bigger, sound better, and feel […]
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 […]
There’s a new festival in town, and Sansho Daiko is opening it! Nikkei Matsuri runs August 31 and September 1 at Nikkei Centre in Burnaby. Styled after a traditional Japanese street festival, Nikkei Matsuri brings a canadian twist and promises to be a great time for people of all ages. Our group will be kicking […]