Friday Jul 24, 2020 3:00 PM Hawaii; 6:00 PM (PT); 9:00 PM (ET)Japanese American National Museum Digital Film Fest
“Big Drum” Taiko in the US Q&A 15th Anniversary of the film.
A one hour conversation with curator Sojin Kim and Kenny Endo (Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble), Kay Fukumoto (Maui Taiko), Teddy Yoshikami (Soh Daiko), PJ Hirabayashi (Taiko Peace), and others…
Tune in here for the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpV6EJQ4Juw
WATCH THE FILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EETeF
Chizuko Endo recently gave an interview on Episode 46 of the popular taiko podcast, “Talkin’ Taiko with Tyrone!” According to Tyrone’s Facebook page:
“In part 1, we get to hear about Chizuko’s first exposure to taiko in the mid 70s through Kinnara Taiko and then becoming a member of San Francisco Taiko Dojo. In the 1980s Chizuko lived in Japan and we find out that it Taiko was not the art form that drew her to Japan but something else…. listen to find out! As the 1990s started Chizuko found her way to Hawaii where she still lives today.”
Please have a listen to Parts I and II!
These are challenging times for everyone….from covid19, an economic recession, police brutality, BLM movement, all the while trying to maintain healthy minds and bodies. We hope you are all staying safe and as healthy as can be.
Taiko Center of the Pacific will continue to offer classes ONLINE through Summer Session I – July 6 – August 2. Class schedule will remain the same as Spring Session III (see post below). Those who have continued to participate in the online classes during Spring Session III have found continued camaraderie, shared time to workout, and exercises to improve technique and be creative. We hope you will consider joining us from anywhere across the globe!
2019 photos of some of TCP’s lovely students, courtesy of Donna Ho
Please take a moment to check out “Minna no Chikara,” a piece written by instructor Sho’on Shibata for TCP’s Spring III Online session and performed his students!
Our awesome YG grads! They are too awesome!
This has been a particularly challenging time for the world over, but you persevered and achieved your academic goals. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! You’ve inspired many with your talent, discipline, and good character. Best Wishes to you in all your future endeavors!
On April 22, Honolulu Mayor Caldwell extended the “stay at home” order through the end of May 2020 with modifications. As WMS is closed through the end of May, TCP taiko classes will be offered ONLINE during Spring III. NOTE: Spring III dates have been REVISED to: May 3-June 29 (8 lessons with NO classes on May 24 and 25 (Sunday & Monday of Memorial Day weekend).
Students who opted to roll Spring II tuition to Spring III do NOT need to RE-enroll as you will be automatically registered for Spring III. Thank you for your kokua!
NEW students around the globe are invited to join us!
Changes in Class Schedule:
—Drills for Skills! a NEW class will be offered on Thursdays 6:30 pm
—Katsugi Okedo is returning on Tuesdays at 6 pm
—Adult Beginning I Tuesdays will be merged with the Sunday Adult Beginning I class at 1 pm.
—Japanese Festival Music will be postponed until further notice
(2019 Bonenkai Photos Courtesy of Ronen Zilberman)
REGISTERED STUDENTS who would like to rent a practice tire & stand OR a dojo practice drum & stand should contact: taikoarts@gmail.com
FULL SCHEDULE – Spring Session III May 3 – June 29 (8 weeks)
Taiko Tots – Sundays 3-3:40 pm ($120)
Family Taiko – Sundays 1-1:55 pm ($150)
