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New Classes Starting In June |
Classes for beginners are held every Thursday at 7:00 pm and Saturday at 2:00 pm. We are accepting new students on June 5 and June 7. First time students are required to attend an orientation a half an hour before the first class. Please contact us before attending your first class.
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Free Lecture and Hands-on Demonstration
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Taiko: What is it? Come find out at our free lecture and participatory demonstration on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP by calling 510-654-5415. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to play the big drums, this is your chance!
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Performances
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First Fridays After Five, Oakland Museum - June 6, 2008
Emeryville Taiko will be performing at 6:00 pm as part of the Oakland Museum's First Fridays After Five program. The performance is free with museum admission ($8 adults/ $5 students).
Marin Art Festival, Marin - June 15, 2008
The festival features 250 fine artists showcasing paintings, jewelry, sculpture, and more. Admission is $10; kids 14 and under are free.
4th of July Celebration, Berkeley Marina - July 4, 2008
Emeryville Taiko will be playing on the main stage at 3:00 pm. This free, all-day event offers arts and crafts, sailboat rides, live entertainment, and a fireworks show after dark.
Solano Stroll, Solano Avenue, Albany/Berkeley - September 14, 2008
Emeryville Taiko will give several performances at the annual Solano Stroll , which organizers call "the Bay Area's biggest block party." |
Call and Response
| Emeryville Taiko Students Answer "What Do You Love About Taiko?" |
| "The passion and excitement of playing the rhythms; the camaraderie of playing with fellow drummers." Vicky Jennings |
"The beat of the drums, performing as an ensemble, making our audiences smile, and the cultural connection to my Japanese ancestry." Keith Nomura
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"What I love about taiko is the personal challenge. It requires everything I'm not "natural" at and have to work hard to bring out. I feel stretched and stimulated after every class and performance." David Lingren
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"I love that you get to summon up all your energy and let it out vocally and physically in ways that create beautiful rhythms and images in an ensemble of people. Collective yelling, singing, beating things, and creating music and dance all at the same time - what more could you want?" Cecilia Lucas
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"It's the perfect combination of music and activity." Adrian Martin.
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"I like that we're playing as a team, it's active (sometimes athletic), and I just love rhythms." Richard Dresser
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"I love how the drumbeat resonates in my bones. It gets my blood pumping and my energy moving, and even if I'm having a bad day, after playing I feel alive and triumphant." Julie Cummins |
"What don't I love about taiko?" Matthew Kertesz |
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DVDs Now Available |
DVDs of our 10th anniversary concert, performed on November 4, 2007 at the Julia Morgan Theater, are now available for purchase. Please contact us for more information. |
Support Us |
Emeryville Taiko is a non-profit San Francisco Bay Area taiko group providing traditional Japanese drumming classes and performances. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and your financial support is appreciated. You can donate online at our website.
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