TAIKO COURSE & PERFORMANCE PROJECT
IN GLASGOW
www.taiko.co.uk
Are you fit, energetic, rhythmic &
a natural performer?
Join our performance project & learn to play the taiko drums at a 10-week course leading to a performance as part of a professional production.
Experience in percussion, music, dance or martial arts is an advantage, but it is not a prerequisite – we teach you all of the skills that you will need. But we do require that all of the participants have a good sense of rhythm, be physically fit, and enjoy performing on a stage.
The taiko course & performance project is run by the Mugen Taiko Dojo, the first and only teaching centre dedicated to the art and discipline of Taiko drumming in the UK.
(see: http://www.taiko.co.uk/dojo/index.html)
Taiko drumming is an energetic, physical and highly choreographed art form which has thrilled audiences worldwide. Originally from Japan, this traditional folk art is developing & spreading as a modern European art-form
The performers and teachers with the Dojo are the UK’s leading players in this art-form, all touring players with Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. (see: http://www.taiko.co.uk/mugenkyo/index.htm)
THE TAIKO COURSE
The course is 10 sessions long, and will take the participants from the basics of taiko: the stance and the bachi drumstick grip, through to learning a performance piece. The course is suitable for both beginners as well as for experienced drummers & percussionists. We are running two courses this autumn, in Glasgow and in Edinburgh. The course fee is £120.
GLASGOW: Saturdays, 11am-1pm Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm
11 September
18 September
25 September
2 October
9 October
16 October
23 October
30 October
6 November
The 10th & final session for each course will be held at the Mugen Taiko Dojo in South Lanarkshire on Thursday 11 November, 7-10pm, which will include a final dress rehearsal for the performance. Lift-sharing will be arranged for those without transport.
THE PERFORMANCE
The performance itself will take place at the Howden Park Theatre in Livingston on Friday 12 November, 7:30pm, and will be part of our “Taiko Drumfest” concert.
TO APPLY
To apply for the project, please fill in the form & send it to us by post or email to the address below. The places will be on a first come, first served basis & places can only be held with a deposit of £30. The remainder of the course fee to be paid by Friday 3rd September.
AFTER THE COURSE
If you would like to carry on playing and performing Taiko after the course, there may be a further opportunity to do so, by joining one of our regular training groups based at the Dojo. Please let us know if you’d like to be considered, as the course, the final rehearsal & the performance would then serve as an audition process for joining us at the Dojo. Many of our current players, & even our full-time professional players have started their path in taiko drumming with a course such as this one – as it provides the opportunity to learn the basics, and a starting point for joining one of our performing groups.
For further information: Lynn 01357 522 008
MTD@taiko.co.uk
Mugen Taiko Dojo, P.O. Box 5124, Lanark ML11 0WA
GLASGOW & EDINBURGH COURSE APPLICATION FORM
Please send application form to: Mugen Taiko Dojo, P.O. Box 5124, Lanark ML11 0WA
Contact Lynn on: 01357 522 008 or MTD@taiko.co.uk
Name: __________________________________Tel: _____________________________
Address: ________________________________Mobile: _____________________________
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Town / City: __________________________________
County: __________________________________ Age: __________
Postcode: __________________________________
Which course? GLASGOW, SATURDAYS, 11am-1pm
EDINBURGH, WEDNESDAYS, 7.30-9.30pm
Deposit of £30 enclosed: (remainder to be paid by Friday 3rd September)
Full amount of £120 enclosed:
Please make cheques payable to: Mugen Taiko Dojo. I'm afraid we are unable to take credit cards but can accept payment by bank transfer. We can also accept payment in the equivalent amount in Euro. Please note that places can only be held on receipt of full payment. The payment is non-refundable.
Equipment: All equipment is provided - drums and "bachi" drumsticks.
Clothing: Please arrive wearing loose and comfortable clothing and shoes.
Safety: Please be aware that Taiko drumming is a physical activity! Every care will be taken to warm up sufficiently, and the focus will be on teamwork and fun rather than on the physical side. However, each participant will be responsible for knowing their physical limitations and for working within their own capabilities.
Is there anything else we should know about? e.g. physical disabilities, special requirements etc:
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How did you hear about the course?
"Taiko Taiko" newsletter at a concert poster – where? _________________________
www.taiko.co.uk Gum Tree other website: ______________________________
recommendation List advert other: ____________________________________
Previous experience of playing or watching taiko:
Any other relevant experience (musical instrument / dance / martial arts etc):
Any other information about yourself:
