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Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

We’re back in the studio! PLUS two intro workshops!

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We saved a drum for YOU!

Mark H Taiko is back in the studio, and MAN, DOES IT FEEL GOOD TO BE HERE! We’ve missed all the connections, the laughter, and of course the awesome sounds of taiko echoing around us over the past year … and it is simply amazing to jump right back in again!

It feels so good to hit the big drums, and we want YOU to join us! We have TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up, so if you (or someone you know) has been wanting to try taiko for the first time, this is a great chance to jump in and do it!

These workshops are designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy — all while having a good time! No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout!

Because space in these workshops is limited, they are going to fill up quickly. So check your calendars and click on one of the buttons below to get all the info and complete your registration.

Get more info!

Saturday, June 19    -or-    Saturday, July 17

 

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We look forward to seeing you! Please note that we are keeping certain protocols in place for the safety and comfort of our students and instructors, including wearing masks during classes, practices, and workshops. You can review all of our protocols by clicking on one of the buttons above.

Two outdoor intro workshops this spring!

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taiko players wearing masks practicing outdoors

Who’s ready for some taiko?

Spring is here! That means the weather is warming up, the flowers are starting to bloom, and we can enjoy those longer evenings outdoors. It also means that we’re back at Glen Echo Park, ready to hit the big drums, and we want YOU to join us! We have TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up, so if you (or someone you know) has been wanting to try taiko for the first time, this is a great chance to jump in and do it!

These workshops are designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy — all while having a good time! No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout!

Because space in our outdoor workshops is extremely limited, they are going to fill up quickly. So check your calendars and click on one of the buttons below to get all the info and complete your registration.

Get more info!

Sunday, March 28    -or-    Sunday, April 4

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We look forward to seeing you! We have reserved a great outdoor space in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park where we can play together safely. Before you register for one of these workshops, please look carefully over our outdoor workshop policies so you know all the protocols we are taking for the safety and comfort of your fellow taiko players (and your instructor!).

Join us for outdoor workshops!

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Welcome back to taiko!

People playing masks in an outdoor pavilion while wearing masks

Our classes are still on hiatus, but we are beyond excited to get back to playing taiko together. That’s the main thing we’ve all been missing during COVID – the chance to connect with our fellow human beings.

AND we have found a great outdoor space at Glen Echo Park where we can play together safely.

So whether you’ve been practicing regularly on your own for months … or you haven’t had the time or energy to think about taiko since March … or even if you have never played taiko before but you’re ready to take your first taiko workshop …

We have a workshop for YOU this fall!

Taiko Drills 101: Sunday, October 25 (3:00 – 5:00pm)

Glen Echo Park workshop

Don’t let the title fool you! In this workshop, Mark H will introduce a variety of drills to help you keep up your taiko mojo. Open to anyone who has been part of our Adult Recreational Taiko Class who has taken a full series of our Adult Recreational Taiko Class or who has equivalent experience.

Taiko Drills 201: Saturday, November 7 (3:00 – 5:00pm)

Glen Echo Park workshop

If you’re a bit further along in your taiko practice, this workshop will help you keep your taiko momentum going and work on listening and learning as well as speed, coordination, ambidexterity, and bachi control. Open to anyone who has been part of our Adult Recreational Taiko Class for at least a year or who has equivalent experience

Introductory Taiko Workshop: Sunday, November 15 (3:00 – 6:00pm)

Glen Echo Park intro workshop

This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy — all while having a good time! No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout!

 

Because space in these workshops is extremely limited, they are going to fill up quickly, so check your calendars, dust off your bachi, and click on the links above to get all the info and complete your registration.

mask with drumWe look forward to seeing you! But before you register for any of these workshops, please look carefully over our outdoor workshop policies so you know all the protocols we are taking for the safety and comfort of your fellow taiko players (and your instructor!).

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