Mark H Rooney Taiko

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March 2019

Winter Recreational Taiko Class

March 3 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Sunday, repeating until March 24, 2019

Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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$240
Adult Recreational Class

Want to join the Recreational Taiko Class? Be sure to sign up for the next Introductory Taiko Workshop on January 13! Prerequisite: one of Mark’s Introductory Taiko workshops or previous taiko experience. If you do not have previous experience, please contact Mark H to discuss whether he can arrange a private or small group lesson. Register and pay online with House of Musical Traditions! Register Here ... or call (240) 690-1910. If it is fewer than 3 days before the first class,…

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Advanced Skills Class: Winter 2019

March 6 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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An event every week that begins at 8:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until March 27, 2019

Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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$240

Join Mark H for a class all about Timing, Bachi Control, & Speed! Want to broaden the range of what you can express through taiko? Ready to challenge and expand your taiko abilities? Working on these three intertwined skills can make a HUGE difference, no matter what style you are playing. In this series, we'll focus on drills and exercises that will improve all three skills, including double drum drills, metronome work, increasing lengths of repetitions, and listening exercises. Please…

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2019 Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin

March 31 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tidal Basin, 1501 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024 United States
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Sakura Taiko Fest 2019

Save the Date! Winter may still be in full swing, but here at Mark H Taiko, we're already gearing up for our Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin. We will gather among the cherry blossoms at the ANA Tidal Basin Stage for a full day of free, family-friendly Japanese drumming performances! Support our performers and help make the Sakura Taiko Takeover possible! 100% of proceeds will go to covering the costs of the event and supporting the taiko groups…

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Meet the Artist Series

Kris Bergstrom and Mark H Rooney during Meet the Artist

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Events & Workshops

Mar 31

2019 Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin

March 31 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington DC
United States
Apr 27

Introductory Taiko Workshop

April 27 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Takoma Park MD
Apr 28

Introductory Taiko Workshop

April 28 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Takoma Park MD

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Ongoing Classes

Mar 03

Winter Recreational Taiko Class

March 3 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Takoma Park MD
Mar 06

Advanced Skills Class: Winter 2019

March 6 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Takoma Park MD

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About Mark H

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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