Category Archives: Workshops

Winter-Spring 2024 Taiko Workshop

by Steve Kubota

Thursday evenings, February 8 – March 28 (6:30-9:30PM)

Fee $400

Maximum 6 participants

Location: Vancouver Japanese Language School – Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Street

Come play big drums and have fun learning taiko!

Join us for eight-weeks of hands-on taiko workshops, including an introduction to the history and context of taiko in the Japanese-Canadian community and North America.

Participants will learn fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and will explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community and North America. No previous experience is necessary. Must be 16 years of age or older.

TO REGISTER
Download the registration form at:

KT2024Feb-Mar_Taiko Class_Registration_Form

Follow the instructions to return the form with payment.

Fall 2023 Taiko Workshop

by Steve Kubota

Thursday evenings, September 21 – November 9, 2023 (6:30-9:30PM)

Fee $400

Maximum 6 participants

Location: Vancouver Japanese Language School – Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Street

Come play big drums and have fun learning taiko!

Join us for eight-weeks of hands-on taiko workshops, including an introduction to the history and context of taiko in the Japanese-Canadian community and North America.

Participants will learn fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and will explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community and North America. No previous experience is necessary. Must be 16 years of age or older.

TO REGISTER
Download the registration form at:

Click to access KT2023Sept-Nov_Taiko-Class_Registration_Form-2.pdf

Follow the instructions to return the form with payment.

Spring 2023 8-Week Taiko Workshop

by Steve Kubota

Thursday evenings, April 27 – June 15 (6:30-9:30PM)

Come play big drums!

Join us for eight-weeks of hands-on taiko workshops, including an introduction to the history and context of taiko in the Japanese-Canadian community and North America.

Participants will learn fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and will explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community and North America. No previous experience is necessary. Must be 16 years of age or older.

TO REGISTER
Download the registration form at:


https://kataritaiko.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KT2023Apr-Jun_Taiko-Class_Registration_form.pdf

Follow the instructions to return the form with payment.

Fall 2022 8-week taiko workshop

by Andrew Czink

Thursday evenings, Oct.6 – Nov.24

Come play big drums!

Join us for eight-weeks of hands-on taiko workshops, including an introduction to the history and context of taiko in the Japanese-Canadian community and North America.

Participants will learn fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and will explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community and North America. No previous experience is necessary. Must be 16 years of age or older.

TO REGISTER
Download the registration form at

https://kataritaiko.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/KT2022Oct-Nov_Taiko-Class_Registration_Form.pdf

Follow the instructions to return the form with payment. 

 

Fall 2019 Workshop

by Andrew Czink

Three Hour Workshop: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 6:30-9:30 pm

A three-hour introductory evening workshop featuring hands on taiko
experience and history at the Vancouver Japanese Hall.

Learn about fundamental taiko drumming techniques and rhythms and explore the context of taiko as a performing art within the Japanese Canadian community in this three-hour, hands-on evening workshop. No previous experience is necessary. Must be 16 years of age or older.

The workshop begins with 30 minutes of stretching, strengthening, and vocal exercises, followed by 90-120 minutes of drumming, including a cool down at the end.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring water to stay hydrated. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot.

For details and registration please download the workshop flyer:

https://kataritaiko.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/KT2019Oct8_Workshop_flyer_rev.pdf

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.

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