Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

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.

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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!

Summer 2016 Preview

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Miyako Taiko

The weather here in DC has felt anything but springlike lately – there’s no doubt that we are all ready for summer to arrive!

As always, we here at Mark H Taiko have some excitement up our sleeves, so here’s a brief glimpse at some of what’s coming this summer…

Performances:

The Mark H Taiko crew will be back at one of our favorite venues, the Washington Folk Festival on June 4.

Mark H will be performing at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival from June 29 – July 4.

Miyako Taiko will bring their energy to the Takoma Park 4th of July Parade again this year, and Mark H will be joining ilyAIMY at the fireworks celebration that evening!

Mark H will continue his collaboration with modern dancer Keira Hart-Mendoza in performances at the Kitchen Sink Festival on July 30 & 31. (Taiko + dance in a one-minute performance? Not to be missed!)

Workshops:

Mark H Taiko will be hosting workshops with a couple of very special guest instructors! Kenji Furutate will visit in early June, and Michelle Fujii will give a special workshop open to all taiko players on June 26.

For those who are new to taiko, our next Introductory Taiko Workshop is happening on July 17, and the next session of the adult Recreational Class begins July 24!

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