Oto-Wa Taiko

Japanese Drumming Group

Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

2012 - Taiko Workshops

Would you like to learn more about the art of taiko performance?

Oto-Wa Taiko conducts general interest taiko workshops to give you a chance to experience first-hand the power of Japanese drumming. During the 3-hour workshop, you will learn basic taiko playing techniques and practice simple rhythms, see a short taiko demonstration by the instructors, and even have a chance to cooperate in small groups to compose and perform a simple piece.


4 Workshop time slots to choose from:

Saturday June 2nd, 2012
A)
Morning Workshop
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
B)
Afternoon Workshop
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Saturday June 9th, 2012
C)
Morning Workshop
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
D)
Afternoon Workshop
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Open to everyone 7 years or older:
Adult accompaniment required for children between the ages of 7 and 12

Workshop fee: (3-hour workshop)
Single:
$30 (advance)
$35 (at the door)
Family:
$60 for the first 2 members
$20 for each subsequent member

Registration:
Space is limited so we ask that you please send us an email (OtoWaTaiko@gmail.com) so that we can save you a spot.


Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of workshop date/time you would be able to attend.

Location:
Tom Brown Arena (upstairs), 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa


Testimonials from past participants:

"Thank you for the wonderful workshop last weekend. I really enjoyed it! I think you and your group have done a wonderful job in making the workshop accessible to everyone, and in structuring it so that there is a nice, easy progression from the very basics of holding the sticks to actually composing a piece."

"I opted to show up at last weekend's open workshop at the Tom Brown arena as it would be a terrific opportunity to have a first-hand look into the background world of that energetic, traditional Japanese art form. I had fun, and had been given a glimpse into yet another recess of Japanese culture. Not to mention, I had an even greater respect for members of the Oto-Wa troupe than I'd had going in. The best money I've ever spent."