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Happy 2017 from all of us at Mark H Taiko!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday with with family and friends. As you’re getting back to your regular routines, don’t forget to include some taiko in your schedule and make 2017 the year to connect with your fellow taiko drummers!

The first taiko of 2017 is coming up soon: Mark H’s famous Bachi Maneuvers Workshop is happening on Saturday, 7 January!

Our next Introductory Taiko Workshop is happening on Sunday, 22 January! (yeah, we know … there are a few OTHER things happening in DC that weekend, but let’s be sure to bring our own positive taiko energy into the mix!)

And our winter class sessions will be kicking off the last week of January (the next Recreational Taiko Class begins on Sunday, 29 January). Stay tuned for all the details so that you don’t miss out – spring may seem far away, but Cherry Blossom season is right around the corner!

Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
あけましておめでとうございます。

Anyone else having a hard time believing that October is almost upon us? The weather is still hot and summery here in D.C., but Pumpkin Spice is everywhere, so fall must surely be on its way!

If you’re looking to get your taiko on this fall, you can…

Check out a couple of upcoming performances! See Miyako Taiko and the current Rec Class perform at the Reston Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 24. (We’re on the Global Stage at 2:30 pm.) The following Saturday, October 1, Miyako Taiko will be performing at noon at the Baltimore Rhythm Festival.

Come to our next Introductory Taiko Workshop! It’s coming up soon: Sunday, October 2 at 5:00 pm. You can get all the info you need to register right here.

If you already have some taiko experience, the next session of our Adult Recreational Taiko Class kicks off on Sunday, October 16. We’re excited to announce that this session will conclude with a recital that will feature some creative work from all members of the Mark H Taiko family, so have your friends and family mark their calendars to join us on Sunday evening, December 11!

We’re also super-excited to announce that Mark is bringing back the Advanced Skills Class for those who are looking to level up their taiko mojo. The class begins on Wednesday, October 26 with some work on naname-uchi!

See you this fall (without or without your Pumpkin Spice Latte)!