In this workshop, the participants will start with a given base pattern and work to compose the full piece collectively.
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Thematic Session—Collaboration Session with Diana Wu
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Workshop 1—Choose Your Own Adventure Taiko
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Workshop 1—Kane: Technique, Interlocking Rhythms, Movement
We will learn the basics on how to play the atarigane for the first half of the workshop. For the second half, we will explore interlocking rhythms and movement with the atarigane.
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Workshop 1—Midare-Uchi
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the history of Midare-Uchi/Matsuri Taiko from Tokyo, Japan. Participants will also explore movements while building awareness between themself and the drum.
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Workshop 2—Choose Your Own Adventure Taiko
In this workshop, the participants will start with a given base pattern and work to compose the full piece collectively.
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Workshop 2—Kane: Technique, Interlocking Rhythms, Movement
We will learn the basics on how to play the atarigane for the first half of the workshop. For the second half, we will explore interlocking rhythms and movement with the atarigane.
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Workshop 2—Midare-Uchi
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the history of Midare-Uchi/Matsuri Taiko from Tokyo, Japan. Participants will also explore movements while building awareness between themself and the drum.
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Workshop 3—Embodied Storytelling through Movement
PJ will present an immersive movement experience based on her creative initiative “TaikoPeace” (acronym for Partnerships, Empathy, And Creative Empowerment). She will incorporate elements of her dance “Ei Ja Nai Ka” and share a dynamic exercise she calls “Embodied Storytelling” that promotes group bonding and community building.
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Workshop 3—Improvisation, spontaneous creativity
We improvise daily. We make plans & adjust as things come up. Improvisation is a reaction to action. Improvising music allows us to offer ideas while being flexible & flow. It helps to open the ears to listen & respond. One does not have to do improvisation while performing, but practicing improvisational music will help with overall awareness, creativity, & development of skills.
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Workshop 3—Shime Daiko Soirée
Using only shime daiko, we will work together to create a piece focusing on transitions and multiple Ji.