January 2015 Workshops

by Kamil Kisiel

Due to high demand, the January 18th workshop is now full. We are also running a second workshop on January 25th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Learn about taiko history, notation, and basic rhythms 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, 1254 Frances Street, Vancouver (just west of Clark Drive)
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

Katari Taiko Drum Group Association and Caravan World Rhythms presents: Katari Taiko’s 35th Anniversary Concert at the Vancouver Playhouse

by Kamil Kisiel

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Saturday December 6, 2014 at 7:30 pm

KT35_posterKatari Taiko, the first taiko group formed in Canada, is a constantly changing and intensely creative hybrid. In celebration of its 35th Anniversary, Katari Taiko is presenting a special concert featuring its own contemporary and traditional music and that of guests, Chibi Taiko, Sansho Daiko, Sawagi Taiko and Vancouver Okinawa Taiko. All of the groups will then join Katari Taiko in the premiere a brand new collaborative work inspired by the return of the wild salmon to the Fraser River.

Presented with support from the Powell Street Festival, the City of Vancouver through Cultural Services and the Government of BC through Direct Access to Charitable Gaming

Spring 2014 Workshop

by Kamil Kisiel

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Learn about taiko history, notation, and basic rhythms 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, 1254 Frances Street, Vancouver (just west of Clark Drive)
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 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Katari Taiko Drum Group Association

by Kamil Kisiel

7:00 pm, Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tonari Gumi,
511 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC

Agenda

  1. Call to order
  2. Approval of the Agenda
  3. Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM, March 22, 2012
  4. Presentation of Annual Report for 2012
  5. Presentation of Financial Statements for the Year Ending Dec.31, 2012 and the 2013 Budget for Approval
  6. Appointment regarding the preparation of financial statements for 2013
  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 Tonari Gumi on the same day (Thursday, March 14) would be greatly appreciated!

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