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Support Mark H Taiko on GoFundMe!

07.07.2018 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

All of us who have had the joy of learning or playing taiko with Mark H know that he’s always there to support his fellow taiko players: whether it’s teaching us how to grow our own taiko skills, helping our groups develop a sense of kumidaiko, introducing us to other amazing taiko teachers, or even just spending an evening hanging out as a friend

And now Mark needs our support.

Support CONNECT 2018!

 

Y’all, CONNECT 2018 is gonna be AMAZING. I’m lucky enough to be one of the behind-the-scenes team members and I can tell you there’s all kinds of cool stuff to look forward to. But as with every new venture, it needs a little bit of help to get off the ground. Especially because we want this to be the first of many awesome events of its type – a small taiko conference built around not only lots of great drumming but ALSO around a shared experience — a time to really connect with and get to know your fellow taiko players.

Introductory Taiko Workshop

Even if you can’t make it to CONNECT 2018, you can support us by donating to Mark’s GoFundMe. Help us ensure that we’ll be able to host a future event when you CAN join us. Also, Mark has some pretty cool “thank you” gifts on offer for those who can give a little more (hello, 1 hour private session with Mark – redeemable any time in the future!).

If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Mark H … and remember that there are still spots available for CONNECT 2018, so if you’re still thinking about registering, DO IT! We can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks in advance for your support, from all of us here at Team Mark H!

Cheers,
Heather

Categories // CONNECT 2018 Tags // CONNECT 2018, GoFundMe, support

Don’t forget to CONNECT this summer!

05.30.2018 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is officially upon us. And while all of us at Mark H Taiko are fans of beaches, ice cream, cookouts, and all the usual summer staples, we want to remind you to save some time to CONNECT this summer!

If you haven’t already got Friday, August 11 & Saturday, August 12 reserved for taiko, now is the perfect time to put these days in your calendar and register for CONNECT 2018 … before your summer calendar gets completely full and all our spots for the conference are sold out!

You can find all the info you need on our main CONNECT 2018 page, and if you still have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Mark H.

4 workshops. 4 instructors. 1 shared experience.

CONNECT 2018 Instructors

 

Sponsored by

ASANO TAIKO U.S.

Categories // CONNECT 2018 Tags // CONNECT 2018, Kaoru Watanabe, PJ Hirabayashi, Tiffany Tamaribuchi, 嶋本 龍

CONNECT 2018: Don’t miss out on early reg pricing!

04.23.2018 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

The last day to register for CONNECT 2018 with special early registration pricing is April 30!
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If you haven’t yet made your summer plans or secured your vacation time, don’t worry! You’ll still be able to register once May arrives, but the registration cost will increase by $50. We’re well over halfway full, though, so don’t wait too long or you might miss out!

We’re super excited about all the folks who have registered so far, with 15 states and provinces, 4 countries, and 17 taiko groups represented. Trust us, you WANT to be part of this awesome taiko gathering, so head on over to our registration page and sign up today!

Have some questions before you sign up?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:

Nagado daiko taikonHow much?

(Remember, those prices are going up on May 1st!)

kane taikonWhat’s happening?

(Check out our workshops & schedule!)

shime daiko taikonHow do I sign up?

(Our registration page makes everything simple and easy!)

fue taikonHow do I get there?

(We have directions via car, plane, and bus!)

katsugi okedo taikonWhere should I stay & eat?

(We have housing & meals all taken care of!)

chappa taikonWhat cool stuff can I buy?

(We’ll have an Asano marketplace and are ready to take pre-orders!)

Just click any of the links above to find out all the answers, or visit our main conference page.

Still have questions?

No problem – just contact Mark H and we’ll get you the info that you need.

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CONNECT 2018

Categories // CONNECT 2018 Tags // CONNECT 2018

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TONIGHT!! In less than 7 hours, (at 8 PM Eastern S TONIGHT!! In less than 7 hours, (at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, tonight, Friday, 2/19) - Ryo Shimamoto takes to the Meet the Artist screen! Please register ahead of time: https://www.markhrooney.com/event/meet-the-artist-ryo-shimamoto/ See you soon!
Just THREE DAYS!! Feb 19th, 8 PM EST, join us for Just THREE DAYS!! Feb 19th, 8 PM EST, join us for our fourth virtual “Meet the Artist” featuring the (intended) Artists of CONNECT2020! This one is close to my heart as it features my remarkable teacher and taiko-brother Ryo Shimamoto @jdryo!  As it will be Saturday morning in Japan (where he is joining us from), Ryo is recommending lemon tea but also encourages pear cider (which he can’t find in his area but we got him hooked on back at Kristen’s and my wedding...!) Pull up a sofa, set up a viewing device with good sound and get your drink on as we #MeetTheArtist this Friday! #MarkHTaikopresents  https://www.markhrooney.com/event/meet-the-artist-ryo-shimamoto/
Our very first INTERNATIONAL “Meet the Artist” Our very first INTERNATIONAL “Meet the Artist” event features Ryo Shimamoto @jdryo , my teacher from Wakayama, Japan! I can’t BEGIN to convey how excited I am for this - Ryo is not only a talented taiko teacher and artist but is also an endlessly engaging taiko-talker! See you Feb 19, 8 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time - please check for local time). Space in LIMITED so sign up today HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-iurj0qHdVyTh_3ufvvyD-rk9FgNtDG  #markhtaikopresents #MeetTheArtist #withryoshimamoto
THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents a THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents another in our virtual “Meet the Artist” series - featuring Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe AND Unit Souzou ensemble! #virtualMeettheArtist #MHTpresents #unitsouzou
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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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