Workshop on slant-drum rhythm and choreography for members of Pittsburgh Taiko.

Intro to Jack Bazaar for members of Three Trails Taiko.

Shime technique primer for members of Three Trails Taiko, in preparation for tackling 30 Days to Better Shime program.

Overview of Arugakki (Mochi Mochi) pounding process for members of Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko.

Capturing Ideas

Have you ever imagined a great rhythm in the shower but forgot it at the drum?... Or tried to write two parts and then been disappointed when you hear them together?  This workshop provides skill-based and technical tricks to shorten the path from mind to music.

Naname Phrasing

Participants learn naname themes like "tiny choreo", "full choreo", "glitch rhythm", and "taiko taiko!", and how to combine themes to create effective development.
 

Why Naname? An Ode and Introduction

Learn the essential purpose of naname (in comparison other styles) through rhythmic and choreographic selections from Bergstrom's contemporary vocabulary.

This is the first concert of a two-part concert series hosted by Stanford Taiko, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational (ITI). First established in 1995, ITI has grown into an annual two-day conference that brings together over 180 collegiate taiko players, who will have the opportunity to learn from and play with professional players on the vanguard of North American taiko. This concert will showcase the performances of several taiko pioneers, as well as many who are pushing taiko in new and innovative ways.