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. Most of all people have a lot of fun.
Spring 2010 - 3 Hour Workshops
|
4 Workshops to choose from:
|
|
| Times: | Saturday June 5, 2010 1a) Morning Workshop: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon 1b) Afternoon Workshop: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday June 12, 2010 2a) Morning Workshop: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon 2b) Afternoon Workshop: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Location: | Tom Brown Arena (upstairs) 141 Bayview Road, Ottawa |
| Details: | Open to everyone 7 years or older. Pre-registration required. To reserve your spot please e-mail your name, telephone number and choice of session to OtoWaTaiko@gmail.com Note: Adult accompaniment required for children between the ages of 7 and 12. |
| Fee: | 3 Hour Workshop fee: $50 (advance), $55 (at the door). Family rate: $100 for the first 2 members, $30 for each subsequent member of the same family (parents and children). |
Here are some testimonials from 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."