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Jun24Mon
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Drum for Fun! From 03rd June9:45 am – 11:00 am
Try something new and start the week with a bang! Enjoy learning rhythms and playing together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
This class is great for those who might have seen taiko and want to try it out without committing to a course just yet, or in the same manner as going to a weekly yoga class. No experience of taiko or any other musical instrument is necessary, and there’s no need to book, just drop in and join in!Contact jan@kagemusha.com for more details.
9:45 amDrum for Fun! From 03rd June -
Daytime Course: starts 03rd June11:30 am – 1:00 pm
This is a day-time taiko course for people who have attended previous classes with Jan.
A balanced mix of practice learning a taiko piece, it’s a great way to experience playing as part of a taiko group without the pressure of performance.5 week course: 03rd June – 01st July £35
Booked and paid-for in advance, please contact jan@kagemusha.com for more details.
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The Big Drum! From 3rd June5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A Drop-in taiko session for all ages and abilities! Perfect for those who want a taste of our other courses and classes on offer, this short, fun session will be suitable for beginners every week, but as always will include things for those with a little more experience to work on.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Suitable for children 7 and above (all under 10s to be accompanied by an adult).
Mondays, 5.30 – 6.30, £6.50 per session (£8.50 for child and adult).
FIRST SESSION IS FREE!
Contact hj@kagemusha.com for more details.5:30 pmThe Big Drum! From 3rd June -
Evening Course: starts Jun 3rd7:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Suitable for those who have previously taken a workshop or taiko course with Kagemusha Taiko. Improve your taiko fundamentals and skills whilst working towards playing a taiko piece by the end of the course.
5 week course Monday 3rd June – Monday 01st July inc, £41.25
Booked and paid for in advance.
7:15 pmEvening Course: starts Jun 3rd
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Jun25Tue
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Junior Taiko Classes5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Junior taiko classes will be starting on Tuesday 4th June. If you are aged 10+, or know someone that is, who would like to join a junior taiko class then please come along! Please note this is a 5 week course.
This class is for beginners so if you’ve done a little bit of taiko before or it’s completely new then this class is perfect for you!
There are two times for the classes:
5.00 – 6.00pm
6.00 – 7.00pm
When booking onto a class please specify which time you’d like to attend. It is £7 a session; £35 overall.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
For those of you who are new to Taiko, or infact Seale Hayne, please check out the following pages for info on: The Taiko Centre, How to Find us and Hannah’s at Seale Hayne.
There’s parking near to the Taiko Centre (please see the How to Find us link above) and we have a reception area with a nice comfy sofa so you are more than welcome to stay whilst your child is in the class - what’s more we have tea and coffee making facilities so you can really make yourself at home! Taiko is a physical activity that is done in bare feet so please ensure your child is wearing loose comfortable clothing and has a drink of water.
Our taiko instructors are qualified and CRB checked.
Should you have any queries about the class please get in touch: 01626 325832 or info@kagemusha.com
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Junior Taiko Classes6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Junior taiko classes will be starting on Tuesday 4th June. If you are aged 10+, or know someone that is, who would like to join a junior taiko class then please come along! Please note this is a 5 week course.
This class is for beginners so if you’ve done a little bit of taiko before or it’s completely new then this class is perfect for you!
There are two times for the classes:
5.00 – 6.00pm
6.00 – 7.00pm
When booking onto a class please specify which time you’d like to attend. It is £7 a session; £35 overall.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
For those of you who are new to Taiko, or infact Seale Hayne, please check out the following pages for info on: The Taiko Centre, How to Find us and Hannah’s at Seale Hayne.
There’s parking near to the Taiko Centre (please see the How to Find us link above) and we have a reception area with a nice comfy sofa so you are more than welcome to stay whilst your child is in the class - what’s more we have tea and coffee making facilities so you can really make yourself at home! Taiko is a physical activity that is done in bare feet so please ensure your child is wearing loose comfortable clothing and has a drink of water.
Our taiko instructors are qualified and CRB checked.
Should you have any queries about the class please get in touch: 01626 325832 or info@kagemusha.com
6:00 pmJunior Taiko Classes -
Tano Taiko – Summer Term7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tano Taiko is Kagemusha Taiko’s community group that perform at various events around Devon. Fetes, fayres, festivals, carnivals, sheep shows! You name it Tano have played it. Every Tuesday evening between 7.30 – 9.30 Tano Taiko rehearse at the Taiko Centre. Please note these rehearsals are not ‘drop in’ sessions and are for group members only.
Should you wish to find out more about Tano Taiko or would like to book them for an event please click here.
7:30 pmTano Taiko – Summer Term
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Jun26Wed
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KJT Wednesdays: Summer Term6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Award-wining youth programme run by Jonathan Kirby. By audition only.
SUMMER TERM
Starts: Wednesday 17th April
No Taiko: Wednesday 29th May
Last session: Wednesday 3rd July1st half term: 6 weeks @ £8 per session = £48
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £432nd half term: 5 weeks @ £8 per session = £40
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £35Full term: 11 sessions @ £8 per session = £88
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £786:00 pmKJT Wednesdays: Summer Term
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Jul1Mon
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Drum for Fun! From 03rd June9:45 am – 11:00 am
Try something new and start the week with a bang! Enjoy learning rhythms and playing together in a relaxed and friendly environment.
This class is great for those who might have seen taiko and want to try it out without committing to a course just yet, or in the same manner as going to a weekly yoga class. No experience of taiko or any other musical instrument is necessary, and there’s no need to book, just drop in and join in!Contact jan@kagemusha.com for more details.
9:45 amDrum for Fun! From 03rd June -
Daytime Course: starts 03rd June11:30 am – 1:00 pm
This is a day-time taiko course for people who have attended previous classes with Jan.
A balanced mix of practice learning a taiko piece, it’s a great way to experience playing as part of a taiko group without the pressure of performance.5 week course: 03rd June – 01st July £35
Booked and paid-for in advance, please contact jan@kagemusha.com for more details.
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The Big Drum! From 3rd June5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A Drop-in taiko session for all ages and abilities! Perfect for those who want a taste of our other courses and classes on offer, this short, fun session will be suitable for beginners every week, but as always will include things for those with a little more experience to work on.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Suitable for children 7 and above (all under 10s to be accompanied by an adult).
Mondays, 5.30 – 6.30, £6.50 per session (£8.50 for child and adult).
FIRST SESSION IS FREE!
Contact hj@kagemusha.com for more details.5:30 pmThe Big Drum! From 3rd June -
Evening Course: starts Jun 3rd7:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Suitable for those who have previously taken a workshop or taiko course with Kagemusha Taiko. Improve your taiko fundamentals and skills whilst working towards playing a taiko piece by the end of the course.
5 week course Monday 3rd June – Monday 01st July inc, £41.25
Booked and paid for in advance.
7:15 pmEvening Course: starts Jun 3rd
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Jul2Tue
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Junior Taiko Classes5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Junior taiko classes will be starting on Tuesday 4th June. If you are aged 10+, or know someone that is, who would like to join a junior taiko class then please come along! Please note this is a 5 week course.
This class is for beginners so if you’ve done a little bit of taiko before or it’s completely new then this class is perfect for you!
There are two times for the classes:
5.00 – 6.00pm
6.00 – 7.00pm
When booking onto a class please specify which time you’d like to attend. It is £7 a session; £35 overall.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
For those of you who are new to Taiko, or infact Seale Hayne, please check out the following pages for info on: The Taiko Centre, How to Find us and Hannah’s at Seale Hayne.
There’s parking near to the Taiko Centre (please see the How to Find us link above) and we have a reception area with a nice comfy sofa so you are more than welcome to stay whilst your child is in the class - what’s more we have tea and coffee making facilities so you can really make yourself at home! Taiko is a physical activity that is done in bare feet so please ensure your child is wearing loose comfortable clothing and has a drink of water.
Our taiko instructors are qualified and CRB checked.
Should you have any queries about the class please get in touch: 01626 325832 or info@kagemusha.com
5:00 pmJunior Taiko Classes -
Junior Taiko Classes6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Junior taiko classes will be starting on Tuesday 4th June. If you are aged 10+, or know someone that is, who would like to join a junior taiko class then please come along! Please note this is a 5 week course.
This class is for beginners so if you’ve done a little bit of taiko before or it’s completely new then this class is perfect for you!
There are two times for the classes:
5.00 – 6.00pm
6.00 – 7.00pm
When booking onto a class please specify which time you’d like to attend. It is £7 a session; £35 overall.
NOTES FOR PARENTS
For those of you who are new to Taiko, or infact Seale Hayne, please check out the following pages for info on: The Taiko Centre, How to Find us and Hannah’s at Seale Hayne.
There’s parking near to the Taiko Centre (please see the How to Find us link above) and we have a reception area with a nice comfy sofa so you are more than welcome to stay whilst your child is in the class - what’s more we have tea and coffee making facilities so you can really make yourself at home! Taiko is a physical activity that is done in bare feet so please ensure your child is wearing loose comfortable clothing and has a drink of water.
Our taiko instructors are qualified and CRB checked.
Should you have any queries about the class please get in touch: 01626 325832 or info@kagemusha.com
6:00 pmJunior Taiko Classes -
Tano Taiko – Summer Term7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tano Taiko is Kagemusha Taiko’s community group that perform at various events around Devon. Fetes, fayres, festivals, carnivals, sheep shows! You name it Tano have played it. Every Tuesday evening between 7.30 – 9.30 Tano Taiko rehearse at the Taiko Centre. Please note these rehearsals are not ‘drop in’ sessions and are for group members only.
Should you wish to find out more about Tano Taiko or would like to book them for an event please click here.
7:30 pmTano Taiko – Summer Term
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Jul3Wed
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KJT Wednesdays: Summer Term6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Award-wining youth programme run by Jonathan Kirby. By audition only.
SUMMER TERM
Starts: Wednesday 17th April
No Taiko: Wednesday 29th May
Last session: Wednesday 3rd July1st half term: 6 weeks @ £8 per session = £48
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £432nd half term: 5 weeks @ £8 per session = £40
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £35Full term: 11 sessions @ £8 per session = £88
If paid on or before the first date reduced to £786:00 pmKJT Wednesdays: Summer Term
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Jul5Fri
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Kagemusha Junior Taiko at National Festival of Music for Youth11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The National Festival is a massive celebration of youth music-making, bringing together young musicians from across the UK to perform in some of Birmingham’s top venues. On Friday 5th July Kagemusha Junior Taiko will be performing their award-winning taiko pieces as part of the festival at Birmingham Conservatoire. Click here to find out more about the National Festival of Music for Youth.
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Feast of Taiko Rehearsals4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
All groups to arrive at the Exeter Northcott by 4pm to run through or “top and tail” as necessary.
Remember to bring something to eat as you won’t have time to leave before the doors open for the big show!4:00 pmFeast of Taiko Rehearsals -
Youth Taiko Group Photo!6:30 pm – 6:45 pm
A chance to be in the official Youth Taiko Festival photo! Gather outside the Northcott Theatre (if the weather permits, otherwise we’ll do it in the foyer).
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Ei Ja Nai Ka?6:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Pre-event entertainment as you arrive at the Northcott Theatre!
A festival taiko song that unites!
At 5.30pm on Saturday 6th July, taiko players from all over the UK will join together to play a taiko festival piece called “Ei Ja Nai Ka?”, composed by PJ Hirabayashi (Artistic Director Emeritus of San Jose Taiko), Ei Ja Nai Ka literally means, “Isn’t it good?” in Japanese.
This has never been done before in the UK, and we’re hoping for over 50 players to take part. There will performances or ‘outbursts’ of Ei Ja Nai Ka? throughout the weekend,so why not join the Ei Ja Nai Ka? workshop that introduces the taiko rhythms and dance on Saturday morning, so there’s no excuse not to get on your feet and join in the fun! Come and celebrate…isn’t it good?!
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A Feast of Taiko7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Taiko drumming concerts are always an uplifting experience. This is the annual concert by the best young players in the country. It’ll be an evening of high energy, excitement and inspiration, headlined by the multiple award-winning youth group from Kegemusha Taiko, and featuring other youth groups from across the UK.THE LINE-UP (subject to change):
Hemyock Primary School Taiko Group
Niji Taiko, St Peter’s Primary School
Kagemusha Junior Taiko
Norwich Taiko Centre Youth Group
One Thousand Cranes Taiko
Oku Nojo Daiko
Gyoko Taiko
Konjaku Taiko, Thomas Adams SchoolTickets: £12 / £10 Under 16s
Visit Exeter Northcott Theatre to book yor tickets.
7:30 pmA Feast of Taiko
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Jul6Sat
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Festival Workshops10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workshops taking place on Saturday 6th July – morning
For a full list of all the workshops taking place over the weekend, amount of places left on each one and information on how to book please visit the Taiko Fest 9 Workshop page. Or please download the free Taiko Fest 9 Workshop booklet.
Title: Yoko-Uchi Style
Cost: £20
Workshop Leader: Mark Alcock
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Overview: This workshop focuses on playing to the side, with the drum at shoulder level. The style, used in one of Taiko Meantime’s pieces, “Tennon Ryu”, has its roots in the “Hachijo” style, with added elements learned from groups in Wakayama ken, Southern Japan. The overriding message of the workshop is that there is tremendous power in being loose.
Age Range: Not specified
Experience Needed: None
Equipment Needed: None
Title: Stepping Up to Stepping Stones
Cost: £15
Workshop Leader: Oliver Kirby & Laura Richardson
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Overview: After some warming up in the appropriate style, we’ll be learning the Kagemusha Taiko piece ‘Stepping Stones’, the rock/hip-hop influenced encore piece played by Kagemusha Taiko’s adult and junior groups, as well as others including Taikoproject from Los Angeles, California! The piece features lots of movement as well as playing in a nice groove which provides great tools for any taiko player. The piece is open-source so anything you learn from the workshop will be yours to take away and use.
Experience Needed: Previous taiko experience required . Participants should be able to play a Don DoKo base rhythm basically.
Equipment Needed: Nagado bachi. Loose clothing too, and water.
Title: Ei Ja Nai Ka: Isn’t it Good?
Cost: £15
Workshop Leader: Hannah-Jasmine Brunskill
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Overview: Learning drum patterns is great but it is the uplifting energy and sense of community so loved by taiko players that is captured in this workshop. You’ll learn a series of easy-tolearn, exhilarating and symbolic movements combining dance, voice, and taiko. Composed by PJ Hirabayashi (Artistic Director Emeritus of San Jose Taiko), Ei Ja Nai Ka literally means, “Isn’t it good?” in Japanese. There will performances or ‘outbursts’ of Ei Ja Nai Ka? throughout the weekend, and after this workshop you’ll be able to join in! Come and celebrate…isn’t it good?!
Age Range: All ages welcome (11+)
Experience Needed: No taiko, dance, or music experience required, but a willingness to join in and have fun is a must!
Equipment Needed: Please bring bachi (of any kind) with you if you have them.
Title: Origami and other crafts!
Cost: FREE!
Workshop Leader: Japanese Society
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Overview: Come and visit the Japan Society at the 9th UK Taiko Festival! Our stall will have Japanese crafts and facts and things to do for all ages…come along and say hi!
Age Range: Family Friendly
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Taiko Films, Talks, Demonstrations & more….10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Taiko films, talks and demonstrations
In addition to all the drum playing, there wil be a series of taiko films running in the Black Box, origami, manga and other Japanese cultural activities, drum making demonstrations and open surgery for broken taiko drums, and a talk about the Japanese string instrument, the shamisen. All FREE of charge for the whole family to enjoy.
For more information on the day, please find our information desk in The Exeter Phoenix.
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Taiko in Town10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Scheduled taiko performances in Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre.
The taiko groups performing on the Saturday morning are as follows:10.30 Thunderdrummers
11.00 Hanabi Daiko
11.30 Bidwell Brook
12.00 Oku Nojo Daiko
12.30 Gyokyo Taiko
1.00pm Ikazuchi Taiko
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Taiko Beats – FREE Concert!1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2 hours of jam-packed taiko beats played by taiko groups from all over Europe.
A banging line-up is now confirmed for this high-impact, energy-filled show. Open to the public, free entry, suitable for all ages (although very young children may find it too loud), and some phenomenal groups are ready to share ten minutes of their taiko best hits with you.
Don’t miss out, get there early – it will get busy!
Performing taiko groups to be reveled soon….
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Taiko in Town3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Scheduled taiko performances in Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre.
The two groups performing on the Saturday afternoon will be:3.45pm Sun Lotus
4.30pm Taiko Mynydd Du
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Children’s Workshops – FREE!!4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This is the chance for younger ones to get some hands-on experience of playing these big drums! Run by Tano Taiko, Kagemusha Taiko’s community group, these workshops are great for beginners who have seen taiko performed and want to have a go themselves.
Workshops will be organised on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to get there early! There will be an information desk in The Phoenix Arts Centre on the day, so if you have any questions, please go and see them on the day.
Saturday 6th July: 4pm & 4.45pm – in the main auditorium, after the FREE Taiko Show!
Sunday 7th July: 10.30am & 11.15am – in the main auditorium, before the FREE Taiko Show!
These workshops will be suitable for those over 6yrs, to be accompanied by an adult.
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Festival Workshops4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Workshops taking place on Saturday 6th July – afternoon
For a full list of all the workshops taking place over the weekend, how many spaces are left on each one and information on how to book please visit the Taiko Fest 9 Workshop page. Or please download the free Taiko Fest 9 Workshop Booklet.
Title: Hiroshima Style for Beginners
Cost: £12
Workshop Leader: James Barrow
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Overview Beginners Hiroshima style. A traditional piece called Taiko Bayashi. Note: Hiroshima style requires a low crouching posture (similar to Miyake which is physically demanding. This workshop is not recommended for those with knee or back problems. There will be some sharing of drums.
Experience Needed: Beginners welcome
Equipment Needed: None
Title: Chappa Workshop
Cost: £15
Workshop Leader: Mark Alcock
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Overview: The basics of how to hold the chappa for loose, fluid playing, and how to make some of the key sounds the chappa is capable of.
Experience Needed: Basic taiko skills
Equipment Needed: Earplugs. And chappa if possible!
Title: Miyake for beginners
Cost: £10
Workshop Leader: Pete Goodman
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Overview: Miyake taiko (三宅太鼓) is traditional Japanese taiko drumming style originating from Miyake Island; part of the Izu Islands, south of Tokyo. The sound of Miyake is essentially composed of 3 straightforward rhythm patterns. Therefore it is relatively easy to pick up the basics in a very short space of time. The unique side on stance used in Miyake means that not only will you learn a new piece, you’ll also get a 90-minute workout thrown in too.
Age Range: All ages welcome (11+)
Experience Needed: Beginners or intermediate looking to improve
Equipment Needed: If you have your own (miyake) bachi, by all means bring them along.
Title: Origami and other crafts!
Cost: FREE!
Workshop Leader: Japanese Society
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Overview Come and visit the Japan Society at the 9th UK Taiko Festival! Our stall will have Japanese crafts and facts and things to do for all ages…come along and say hi!
Age Range: Family friendly
Title Children’s Taste of Taiko Workshop
Cost: FREE!
Workshop Leader: Tano Taiko
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Overview: Taiko isn’t just for adults! If you’ve seen taiko being played and want to have a go, this is your big chance! A hands-on first experience of playing simple patterns on these big drums to get a taste of taiko – find out if it’s something you’d like to do more regularly. These short sessions will be simple to follow, with a focus on energy and fun! No experience or needed!
Age Range: Family friendly! (6 yrs+ accompanied by an adult)
4:00 pmFestival Workshops -
Ei Ja Nai Ka?5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
A festival taiko song that unites!
At 5.30pm on Saturday 6th July, taiko players from all over the UK will join together to play a taiko festival piece called “Ei Ja Nai Ka?”, composed by PJ Hirabayashi (Artistic Director Emeritus of San Jose Taiko), Ei Ja Nai Ka literally means, “Isn’t it good?” in Japanese.
This has never been done before in the UK, and we’re hoping for over 50 players to take part. There will performances or ‘outbursts’ of Ei Ja Nai Ka? throughout the weekend,so why not join the Ei Ja Nai Ka? workshop that introduces the taiko rhythms and dance on Saturday morning, so there’s no excuse not to get on your feet and join in the fun! Come and celebrate…isn’t it good?!
5:30 pmEi Ja Nai Ka? -
Taiko Group Photo!6:00 pm – 6:15 pm
A chance to be in the official Taiko Festival photo! Gather outside The Exeter Phoenix (if the weather permits, otherwise we’ll meet in the foyer).
6:00 pmTaiko Group Photo!
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