Learn taiko drumming at the Uzume Taiko Studio in east Vancouver this Winter

The Uzume Taiko Basic Drills Workshop is on Saturday, February 11 from Noon to 2:00pm

for Beginners 16 yrs + up. A four-week session, Thursday Taiko Basic Drills runs February 16 to March 9, 2017 from 7:30 – 8:30pm. 

Please check www.uzume.com for details.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, November 20, 2016  10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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 for students/ seniors/ unemployed. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot – street shoes cannot be worn inside the taiko space. Water and juice will be provided.

Download Registration Form

The 2016 Regional Taiko Gathering ended with a BOOM! as Tiffany Tamaribuchi and Friends, Vancouver Okinawa Taiko and Winnipeg’s Fubuki Daiko rocked The Rio to close out the RTG in style. Thanks to the taiko players from across the continent who joined us for an amazing weekend of drumming, food and laughter. The blisters will fade but the memories will linger . . . check out a gallery from the weekend HERE.

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Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai taiko drumming workshops will be held in Vancouver, Canada, May 28 – May 29 at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Asian Centre Building – Music Studio (room 105). Led by Kazuhiro Tsumura. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION.

There will be two short (2 hour) workshops and an intensive (10 hour) workshop. The short workshops may be suitable for beginners or as a refresher for those who have studied the miyake form in the past. The intensive workshop features advanced techniques, kiyari (the chant), and kagura (shinto ceremonial) version. Beginners to taiko may join the intensive workshop.

Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai is an organization that is based upon promoting and preserving Miyake Taiko. The organization is founded by Akio Tsumura who comes from Miyake Island  and taught the Miyake Taiko style to the taiko group KODO. His sons will teach the workshops.

Miyake Taiko is a traditional Japanese taiko drumming style that has become popularized through the works of KODO and is performed non-stop for nine hours during ceremonial festivals on Miyake Island, Japan.

World Music Concert
Friday, May 6 7:00pm
Inlet Theatre, City Hall
Port Moody, BC

Uzume Taiko is known around the world for its bold musical collaborations and theatrical stage presence. As part of the Port Moody Youth Arts Fest, Uzume Taiko & Friends perform an amazing night of world music and drumming. Boris Sichon, Paul Bray and Kesseke Yeo will join the Ensemble playing a diverse collection of percussive and melodic instruments.

Tickets $5.00 /ticket
For online tix and more details

SAVE THE DATE: Vancouver Taiko Society Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 7pm
111 West Hastings Street

ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Sunday, May 15, 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/ unemployed. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot – street shoes cannot be worn inside the taiko space. Water and juice will be provided.

Please call 604-683-8240 before sending the registration form below and payment to Katari Taiko to:

Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: 604.683-8240; Fax: 604.683.7911
E-mail: diane@dkam.ca; www.kataritaiko.bc.ca

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 15. Registration will not be confirmed until the fee is paid.

Please Become A Member!

Katari Taiko Drum Group Association is a non-profit society dedicated to educating Canadians about the history, art and performance of traditional and contemporary taiko music (Japanese drumming). Your membership shows your support for the work of Katari Taiko. You will receive news and notices of upcoming performances and the annual general meeting.

KT Workshop Form

Have you ever wanted to play taiko? Are you looking for new skills? Attend the 2016 Regional Taiko Gathering in Vancouver this summer.  Some of the most skilled and well-respected taiko leaders and other artists will present a variety of hands-on workshops. You will also have a chance to enjoy a concert by leading  taiko players in North America and meet members of the taiko community.  The event is open for beginners, youth, practitioners, and professionals alike.

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/ unemployed. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot – street shoes cannot be worn inside the taiko space. Water and juice will be provided.

Please call 604-683-8240 before sending the registration form below and payment to Katari Taiko to:

Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: 604.683-8240; Fax: 604.683.7911
E-mail: diane@dkam.ca; www.kataritaiko.bc.ca

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 15. Registration will not be confirmed until the fee is paid.

Please Become A Member!

Katari Taiko Drum Group Association is a non-profit society dedicated to educating Canadians about the history, art and performance of traditional and contemporary taiko music (Japanese drumming). Your membership shows your support for the work of Katari Taiko. You will receive news and notices of upcoming performances and the annual general meeting.

KT Workshop Form