This workshop provides greater detail on grip, stance and striking technique while exploring the choreography and rhythms utilized in some of the company’s current katsugi okedo based repertoire.
-
Workshop 1—Advanced Katsugi Okedo
-
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.
-
Workshop 3—Odaiko Kihon
Basics for performing on the ‘big drum’ will include stance, grip, hitting techniques, training tips, maximizing sounds, and relaxing. Traditional Kabuki patterns on the odaiko will also be introduced. A practice odaiko piece, Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku (an open source piece), will be taught focusing on fundamentals, simple improvisation, base beat patterns, and becoming more comfortable and dynamic at performing the odaiko.
-
Your Schedule
View more detailed information and schedule in the attendee packet. Get specific information for your group by clicking your group below:
Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5, Group 6, Group 7, Group 8, Group 9, Group 10, Group 11, Group 12, Group 13, Group 14, Group 15
Day Zero (Friday, May 23):
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Equipment Load-In, if applicable (Dinkelspiel Auditorium)
Day One (Saturday, May 24):
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Check-In and Continental Breakfast @ Braun Patio
8:30 am – 9:30 am: Welcome and Plenary @ Campbell Rehearsal Hall (Braun Music Center)
9:30 am – 9:40 am: Sort into groups9:40 am – 10:00 am: Walk to first workshop
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Workshop 1
- 10 minutes included for warm ups
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 12:05-1:25pm: Spiking for most of the teams for Collegiate Concert @ Dinkelspiel Auditorium
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Walk to second workshop
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Workshop 2
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Taiko Tabling @ Braun Patio
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Dinner
- Finale Practice: 5:45 – 6:15 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Instructor Showcase
Day Two (Sunday, May 25):
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast, announcements @ Braun Patio
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Hachimaki exchange + pictures
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Walk to Workshop 3
9:30 am – 11:30 am: Workshop 3 + warm-ups
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Thematic Sessions
- Breadth: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Experimentation: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Collaboration: 1:00pm – 2:00 pm
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Concert Prep + snacks
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ITC Meeting @ Braun 102
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Collegiate Concert
- 3:30 pm concert doors open
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Final Announcements + Photos
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Equipment Return