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San Jose Taiko
 
 

San Jose Taiko presents
Taiko Weekend Intensive

Discover the exhilarating and dynamic style of San Jose Taiko with a weekend of workshops led by co-directors PJ and Roy Hirabayashi and members of the SJT Artistic Staff! Enhance your abilities with a multitude of exercises for taiko drumming, movement, and percussion accompaniment. Meet fellow taiko enthusiasts and explore ideas for ensemble work and repertoire development to share with your taiko communities!


Taiko Weekend Intensive

When:
August 29-31, 2008
Friday afternoon to Sunday evening

Where:
San Jose Taiko Studio

Bring:
Bachi, a water bottle, notebook, an open mind, and an enthusiastic heart. Drums will be provided.


Cost:
$300: Includes lunch and dinner meals.

Requirements:
At least two years of taiko-playing experience is preferred.

Registration Deadline:
July 25, 2008

This year's session is full. Please contact us by email if you'd like to be put on the waiting list.

Here's what past participants have said about TWI (Taiko Weekend Intensive):

"I believe you have found an effective formula for sharing not only the SJT philosophy and drumming style with others in the taiko family, but sharing the true spirit of the drums by your
example and your love for the art form".
- Bill W.

"Serious taiko in joyful company." - Tiffany R.

"The workshop was the best three days of Taiko I have ever experienced." - Scott M.

 



PJ instruction
 

Please contact taikoweekend@taiko.org with any further questions.