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CONNECT 2018: A Taiko Gathering

Sponsored by

ASANO TAIKO U.S.

August 10-11   |  College Park, MD

CONNECT 2018

4 workshops. 4 instructors. 1 shared experience.
Tiffany Tamaribuchi
Tiffany Tamaribuchi
嶋本 龍
嶋本 龍
Kaoru Watanabe
Kaoru Watanabe
PJ Hirabayashi
PJ Hirabayashi

Everyone who attends CONNECT 2018 will get to take the same 4 awesome workshops – that’s 10 total hours of drumming in 2 days!

Because of this unique format, there’s no need for you to agonize over which workshops to sign up for. All you need to do is register!

 

Nagado daiko taikonHow much?

(pricing)

kane taikonWhat’s happening?

(workshops & schedule)

shime daiko taikonHow do I sign up?

(registration)

fue taikonHow do I get there?

(directions)

katsugi okedo taikonWhere should I stay & eat?

(housing & meals)

chappa taikonWhat cool stuff can I buy?

(Asano marketplace)


Thank you to our “CONNECTORS” for your support & generosity!

Special Thanks

Tanya Downer

Terry Nguyen

Alix Koyama

Amanda Hauck

Karen Young

Trish Barber

Ayoko & Gerry RooneyFrank & Elaine Koyama

Toni Yagami

Nen Daiko

Monica Donnelly

UpRooted Dance

Diane Miyasato-VizmanosMaryBeth Hastings

G. Ryan Faith

Hanae Coutrier

Patricia Calvelo

Lamia Amor

Donors

Abby KingmanCarla Brown

Terry & Heather Buck

Joyce Yang

Paul Champaloux

Jane ThompsonMichelle Fujii

Chung Wan Choi

Tiffany Tamaribuchi

Barbara Merjan

Karen FalkenstromHailey Gabriel

Joel Z

Junko Kobayashi

Rie Hayashi

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Why do I play taiko? It comes from a desire to connect: to my heritage, to the drum, to the people I play with and play for. Now, after 20 years, this idea has become the guiding principle not just for my taiko school but also for an exciting new conference happening next August.I invite you to join us and discover how you CONNECT to this art form and to your fellow taiko drummers. Experience four unique workshops with four incredible instructors that will provide the framework for us to explore, to play, and to share.

To connect.

–Mark H Rooney

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Stay tuned for more details on workshops, registration, housing, and more: sign up for our Facebook event to get all the latest news!

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Mark H Rooney studies, performs, and teaches taiko: a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance, and excitement!

Interested in bringing taiko to your school, organization, or event? Contact Mark H. Mark will work with you to tailor a workshop or performance to meet your needs…
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