Author Archives: Kamil Kisiel

Fall 2018 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, September 30, 2018 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.

Registration Form

Spring 2018 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, May 27, 2018 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.

Registration Form

 

2017 Fall Classes

by Kamil Kisiel

An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community.

Monday evenings
September 11, 18 & 25, October 2, 16, 23, & 30, and November 6
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours)

The workshop will be presented at the taiko practice space, near Clark Drive & Frances Street.

Fee: $275; maximum 10 participants

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 10. Registration and the workshop address will be confirmed after the fee is paid.

For complete details and information on how to register see the registration form.

Notice of the 2017 Annual General Meeting

by Kamil Kisiel

KATARI TAIKO DRUM GROUP ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THE 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7:00 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2017

W Room

5th Floor, Woodwards Building (enter off Hastings)

111 West Hastings Street (at Abbott), Vancouver, BC

 

AGENDA

  1. Call to order
  2. ​Approval of the Agenda
  3. ​Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM, February 25, 2016
  4. ​Presentation of Annual Report for 2016
  5. ​Presentation of Financial Statements for the Year Ending Dec.31, 2016 and the 2017 Budget for Approval
  6. ​Appointment regarding the preparation of financial statements for 2017
  7. ​Nominations and Election of Directors
  8. ​Other Business
  9. ​Adjournment

Refreshments will be served.

Your attendance at this meeting as well as at the Powell Street Festival Society’s Annual General Meeting at 6:30 pm at the W Room on the 5th floor of the Woodwards Buildingon the same day (Thursday, March 9) would be greatly appreciated!

To enter the building press 1120 on the entry phone to the door left of the TD Bank Machine on West Hastings just west of Abbott.

Contact Diane at 604-728-8240 or diane@dkam.ca for more information.

If you wish to be e-mailed notices of Katari Taiko events, please e-mail diane@dkam.ca with “Add to Katari Taiko E-list” in the subject line. If you wish to be removed from the Katari Taiko mailing lists, please e-mail diane@dkam.ca and insert “Remove from Katari Taiko List” in the subject line.

 

2017 Winter/Spring Class Registration

by Kamil Kisiel

An eight-week course featuring hands on taiko workshops and the history of taiko in the Japanese Canadian community.

Monday evenings
February 20 & 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 and April 3 & 10
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours)

The workshop will be presented at the taiko practice space, near Clark Drive & Frances Street.

Fee: $275; maximum 10 participants

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 10. Registration and the workshop address will be confirmed after the fee is paid.

For complete details and information on how to register see the registration form.

November 2016 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, November 20, 2016, 10:00 am to 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. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.

Please download the registration form and call 604-683-8240 before sending it with your payment to:

 
Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

Tel: (604) 683-8240; Fax: (604) 683-7911; Email: diane@dkam.ca

May 2016 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:00 am to 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. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.
Please download the registration form and call 604-683-8240 before sending it with your payment to:
Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: (604) 683-8240; Fax: (604) 683-7911; Email: diane@dkam.ca

Notice of the 2016 Annual General Meeting

by Kamil Kisiel

KATARI TAIKO DRUM GROUP ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF THE 2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2016

W Room

5th Floor, Woodwards Building (enter off Hastings)

111 West Hastings Street (at Abbott), Vancouver, BC

AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM, April 16, 2015

4. Presentation of Annual Report for 2015

5. Presentation of Financial Statements for the Year Ending Dec.31, 2015 and

the 2016 Budget for Approval

6. Appointment regarding the preparation of financial statements for 2016

7. Nominations and Election of Directors

8. Other Business

9. Adjournment

 

Refreshments will be served.

Your attendance at this meeting as well as at the Powell Street Festival Society’s Annual General Meeting at 6:30 pm at the W Room on the 5th floor of the Woodwards Building on the same day (Thursday, February 25) would be greatly appreciated!

To enter the building press 1120 on the entry phone to the door left of the TD Bank Machine on West Hastings just west of Abbott. Contact Diane at 604-728-8240 or diane@dkam.ca for more information.

If you wish to be e-mailed notices of Katari Taiko events, please e-mail diane@dkam.ca with “Add to Katari Taiko E-list” in the subject line. If you wish to be removed from the Katari Taiko mailing lists, please e-mail diane@dkam.ca and insert “Remove from Katari Taiko List” in the subject line.

Winter 2016 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, February 21, 2016, 10:00 am to 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. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.
Please download the registration form and call 604-683-8240 before sending it with your payment to:
Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: (604) 683-8240; Fax: (604) 683-7911; Email: diane@dkam.ca