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Coming up this winter: Meet the Artist Virtual Concerts

11.04.2020 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Please join us for our upcoming series of Meet the Artist virtual concerts!

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Whether you’re an experienced taiko player or someone looking forward to seeing taiko for the very first time, a Meet the Artist event as presented by Mark H will be an evening of taiko that you’ll never forget.

Anything can happen at Meet the Artist – we’ve had Mongolian throat singing (courtesy of Shoji Kameda), ukelele (courtesy of Kenny Endo’s special guest, Abe Lagrimas, Jr), spontaneous storytelling (courtesy of Mark H and Kris Bergstrom), and audience members helping to create a special, improvisational piece (courtesy of Tiffany Tamaribuchi).

This winter, we’re ready to help you fight off the cold-weather blues with a special Meet the Artist series featuring our amazing CONNECT 2021 instructors! Help us keep the CONNECT spirit going until we’re all able to get together safely in person once more and join us for an evening of performance and conversation on Zoom.

These are FREE concerts, but you will need to register since there are a limited number of virtual seats available.

Our first Meet the Artist: Yurika Chiba!

Yurika ChibaOur first event in the series, featuring Yurika Chiba, is coming up on Friday, November 20 at 8:00pm EST.

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With more great events coming soon!

Next up is David Wells in December, followed by Unit Souzou in January 2021 and Ryo Shimamoto in February 2021. Stay tuned – all the details on those events are coming your way soon.

We can’t wait to hear these awesome artists play some of their favorite pieces, share works-in-progress, discuss their influences, answer audience questions, and more – and we hope you can join us!

 

 

Categories // Performances Tags // CONNECT 2021, Meet the Artist, performances

Next weekend: Yuta Kato IN DA HOUSE!

06.01.2019 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Join us next weekend!

More Workshop Spots Now Available!

Our workshops with Yuta Kato have been SO popular that we’ve added a few more spots in each – YES! even including his previously-sold-out Intro to Hachijo Daiko workshop next Saturday! But sign up soon, because these registrations are going FAST!

Saturday, June 8

Intro to Hachijo Daiko workshop (11am – 2pm)
Creating your Hachijo Solo workshop (3 – 6pm)
Learn about Hachijojima’s unique taiko style and benefit from Yuta’s experiences of living and learning on the island

Sunday, June 9

Yodan-Uchi workshop
Experience one of the most popular and dynamic styles of taiko 

Registration for ALL of Yuta’s workshops is open NOW – just click on any of the event links above and choose how many workshops you plan to take (pssssst, registering for multiple workshops gets you a discount!). There are just a FEW spots available in each one, so DON’T MISS OUT – sign up today!

Special Public Events, too!

Not able to take the workshops, but still want to get in on the taiko action? We’ve also got two public events happening next weekend!

Friday, June 7

Meet the Artist performance (8pm)
A special evening of music and conversation

Saturday, June 8

Hachijo Party! (8pm)
A not-to-be-missed night of food, taiko, and fun

Whether you’re a taiko veteran or someone who’s eager to experience taiko for the first time, there’s an event for you next weekend! Still have questions? Contact Mark H and he can help!

Categories // Performances, Workshops Tags // Meet the Artist, Workshops, Yuta Kato

Kris Bergstrom: Artist in Residence

01.26.2018 by Heather Mitchell-Buck //

Announcing our first Artist in Residence for 2018: Kris Bergstrom!

Kris Bergstrom

One of our goals here at Mark H Taiko is to help everyone in our local taiko community experience a wide variety of taiko workshops and performances. And one of our favorite ways to do that is to bring amazing taiko players here to DC. So we are delighted to announce that Kris Bergstrom will be joining us in February for a week of workshops, classes, and a special performance!

Kristofer Bergstrom is an accomplished taiko performer, composer, and choreographer, known for pushing the tonal possibilities of Japanese drums and for his groundbreaking movement for slant-style taiko.  He was a founding member of On Ensemble, formed Los Angeles Taiko Institute alongside Yuta Kato, and is currently 2017-2018 Artist in Residence for Los Angeles County.

Kris will teach two open workshops as well as giving a special performance during his time in DC. He’ll also be stopping by our classes during the week and is available for private lessons – if you’re interested in booking some time with him, contact Mark H.

 The Naname Stylings of Kris Bergstrom

Sat, Feb 17, 6-9pm

Kris teaching

Learn the guiding principles of Kris’ unique approach to slant-style choreography, some advanced rhythm techniques he’s developed, and some of his newest work. Open to anyone with experience playing naname-uchi!

More info & registration   click here

 Easing into composition: three ways to write your first piece

Sun, Feb 18, 11am-2pm

https://www.markhrooney.com/event/meet-artist-kris-bergstrom/?instance_id=4593Learn the techniques that have helped Kris overcome his fears of composition and choreography to find compelling creations, as well as composition exercises that reveal the practical details. Open to players of all levels.

More info & registration   click here

 Sign up for both workshops and save!

Sign up for BOTH workshops to make the most of Kris’ visit to the DC area and save $20!

 Meet the Artist

Sun, Feb 18, 7:30pm

Kris Bergstrom setJoin Kris as he presents some of his newest work for taiko in an intimate and informal setting.

More info   click here

Categories // Performances, Workshops Tags // Kris Bergstrom, Meet the Artist, performances, Workshops

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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!

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