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Taiko Instructor & Performer

Happy Fall from Mark H Taiko!

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person wearing grey socks stands on wooden stairs with pumpkin, leaves, and coffee
photo by Alex Geerts on Unsplash

It may still feel like summer here in DC (how many more of these 90-degree days are we going to have?) but we know you’re as ready for those warm and fuzzy fall feelings as we are!

We’re super excited to be back in the taiko zone again after a summer break. Our Fall class series kicked off this week and we’re loving all the great energy all of our students are bringing to the Recreational Taiko Class and Advanced Skills Class! Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of these great folks sharing that taiko energy at our Fall 2019 Recital … our Mark H Taiko recitals are always fun and family-friendly events and they just keep getting bigger and better every year.

Mark is also super excited to bring his newest venture, The Mark H Taiko Connection (aka MHTX), to the venue where he first saw taiko 22 years ago! Boston-area friends, come out at see MHTX at the Manjiro Festival in Fairhaven, MA this Saturday!

And for those of you looking ahead to 2020, we’re excited to announce our next Introductory Taiko Workshop, which is coming up on January 12 … our last several Intro Workshops have all sold out, so if you or a friend wants to sign up, don’t wait to register!

And now … bring on the pumpkin spice! 😉

Spring & Summer 2017 Preview

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Thanks to everyone who came out to see us during Cherry Blossom season! Our fifth annual Sakura Taiko Fest was a great success and we’re so glad to see this gathering of east coast taiko players get bigger and better every year.

STF 2017-GroupSTF 2017- STF 2017- Adult Rec Class

We’re filled with energy from sakura season and from our fantastic Intro Workshop last week, which is good because we have lots of great stuff coming up this spring and summer. Our Adult Rec Class and Advanced Skills Class are  kicking off this week, and both will be performing at our next Mark H Taiko recital on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 pm.

Mark also has a lot of fun performances coming up in the next couple of months.

Glen Echo Park Carousel Day 2017

APR 29

Join Mark H for the Opening of the Carousel’s 97th Season!
Publick Playhouse

MAY 13

An Introduction to Japanese Drumming
Takoma Porch 2017

MAY 27

Takoma Porch 2017
Get Ready for a Unique Music Festival

 

And for those planning ahead, Mark is looking forward to seeing taiko friends both old and new at the North American Taiko Conference happening in San Diego this August.
NATC 2017

Mark is serving as assistant conference coordinator this year, and has been spending a lot of time behind the scenes to make it a fantastic event!
Happy Spring, everyone!

Winter 2017 Class Update!

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Our winter 2017 taiko classes kick off NEXT WEEK!

Reimei Practice
Photo by Milan Padilla

No matter how much you enjoyed the holidays, we know everyone is ready to get back to taiko class!

If you’re ready to up your taiko game, sign up for this session’s Advanced Skills Class, which will focus on honing those odaiko skills! The class begins on Wednesday, January 25, so start those push-ups now and get your arm muscles ready to go! (Please note that some odaiko experience is required to register for this class. Not sure if the class is right for you? Contact Mark H!)

Also, the Recreational Taiko Class begins on Sunday, 29 January. If you’re new to taiko, be sure you sign up for this Sunday’s Introductory Taiko Workshop so that you are ready for the Rec Class!

See you soon, everyone!

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