Fundamental concepts and drills will be taught along with iconic patterns to start participants on the path for good Yodan Uchi playing.
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Workshop 1—Yodan Uchi Fundamentals
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Workshop 2—Movement Expansion and Exploration
This workshop is designed as a practical dive into different aspects of movement on and around the drum. We’ll work on creativity, control, and intention to help players bring a fresh approach to how they move around the drum.
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Workshop 3—Shime Drills
Learn the shime drills San Jose Taiko teaches during its Audition Process as well as how these skills are evaluated.
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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