Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai Taiko Drumming Workshops in Vancouver, Canada takes place April 27 - 28, 2024 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Led by guest teachers: Kazuhiro Tsumura & Haruyoshi Tsumura. Thanks to UBC Department of Ethnomusicology for their support.
Workshop Description
There will be 2 x Short (2-hour) workshops, one on each day, and 1 x Intensive (10-hour) workshop split up over 3 sessions across both days (see the Agenda on the Eventbrite page). The Short workshops may be suitable for beginners or as a refresher for those who have previously studied the Miyake form. The Intensive workshop features advanced techniques, kiyari (the chant), and Kagura (shinto ceremonial) version. Beginners to taiko may join the intensive workshop. The workshop instruction will be conducted in Japanese, but translation services will be provided.
Venue
All workshops and sign-in will occur at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Asian Centre Building - Music Studio (Room 105) - see map
Registration*
Individual workshop registration can be made on our EVENTBRITE page. All fees are in CAD and do not include Eventbrite service fees.
- Short Workshops - Regular price $65
- Intensive Workshop - Regular price $330.
- Combo Workshop - Regular price $380. Save $15!
*You will be asked to sign a waiver form before participating in any of the workshops.
Bachi / Drumstick Add-Ons
We will bring the various bachi (rentals, standard, and engraved logo) to the workshop venue. The usual #8 bachi that is often used in taiko ensembles is different from a Miyake bachi, which is larger, lighter, and tapered . Rental bachi are $5 for the duration of the workshops, the standard Miyake bachi for sale is $40, and the engraved logo Miyake bachi for sale is $70. You can add on your bachi choice at time of registration.
Organizer
Noriko Kim Kobayashi (canadamiyaketaiko@gmail.com) of Canada Miyake Taiko Kai is the volunteer coordinator of the workshops.
** For more information or to register, please visit our EVENTBRITE page **