Taiko Center of the Pacific is pleased to announce that taiko classes Summer 2013 Sessions will be held at Kapiolani Community College (KCC), Session I from June 13 – July 2 (3 week), Summer Taiko Intensive from Jul 8 – 12 (5 Days), and Session II from Jul 14 – Aug 29 (7 Weeks).  Classes for tots, families, children through adults and for all skill levels will be offered. PRE-Registration is required. Register now and reserve your space! For class schedule and registration form, visit:
http://www.kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific

Kenny Endo and the Taiko Center of the Pacific offer intensive courses in Taiko drumming IN ADDITION to three-week long summer sessions. The Taiko intensives are for those who want a concentrated study in Taiko. Enrollment is limited. Register though Kapiolani Community College today!

ONE WEEK INTENSIVE
DATES: July 8 – July 12 Monday-Friday
with Kenny Endo and special guest

Venue:
The Chapel (AKA The Annex Building),
Kapiolani Community College

Course Schedule:
SHINOBUE – Bamboo flute   3:15-5pm
SHIMEDAIKO   5:15-7 pm
ODAIKO  7:15-9 pm
please click here for course descriptions

Cost:
$175 per course

For registration, visit link below for more information
http://www.kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific/class-information/class-registration

**Low cost temporary housing and shuttle service available upon request; interested parties please contact:
taikoclasses@gmail.com
(808) 737-7236

Yosakoi is a unique contemporary style of Japanese dance that was started in 1954 on Shikoku Island. It is a modern rendition of Obon. Yosakoi is highly energetic and utilizes traditional Japanese dance moves in a contemporary way. The workshop will be led by visiting guest artist from Nagasaki, Japan, Hideko Mukae. Hideko Mukae is a dancer, choreographer, and yoga instructor. She has choreographed for many award winning cheer and Yosakoi dance troupes. A FUN and GREAT WORKOUT!

Date: Friday, May 24, 2013 – 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Washington Middle School Cafeteria 1633 S. King Street Cost: $20 General, $15 Youth to Age 17
To register, contact: taikoarts@gmail.com
or call 737-7236

Taiko Center of the Pacific is pleased to announce that taiko classes will resume at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) starting April 22nd 2013.  Classes for tots, families, children through adults and for all skill levels will be offered. PRE-Registration is required. Register now and reserve your space! For class schedule and registration form, visit:
http://www.kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific

Rhythm Summit (Kenny Endo, Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto) is hosting an inspiring and educational clinics at Hawai’i Day of Percussion on April 6, 2013 (Sat) 9am-12noon.  Kenny Endo’s Taiko Center of the Pacific will also be performing at “PERCUSS-A-PALOOZA” 1pm-4pm, an exciting afternoon of ensemble performances by percussionists of all ages.

2013 Day of Percussion
Saturday April 6
UH Manoa
Admission is $10 ($5 for PAS members and students)

To pre-register, email percussiveartshawaii@gmail.com, or call 808-543-6054.

NOTE: Free transportation for interested HS students will be provided by the Kahuku Music Learning Center. Please contact Daniel Toyooka-Lim at: 293-8950 ext. 356 to reserve a seat.

more details on Percussive Arts Society website and event page on Facebook

“Uncommon Time: Taiko Tabla, Timbal” featuring John Santos (Afro-Latin percussion), Abhijit Banerjee (Indian tablas), and Kenny Endo (taiko) is performing at Musical Instrument Museum Music Theatre in Phoenix, CA.

“With Uncommon Time, the improvised drum exchange has evolved into a witty and heartfelt musical dialogue in which the three artists create new compositions using the rich palette of percussion forms, rhythmic interchanges, and instrumentations of diverse global cultures.” 

Performance Details:
Wednesday, March 27 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50–$37.50

Click here for more details

Lai Yi-Chieh is having a Guzheng Concert with Kenny Endo on taiko and Yoojin Cancio on percussion.

Guzheng (literally meaning “ancient zither”) is a beautiful and vibrant instrument which has far more than 2000 years of history in music of China. This concert combines old and new, East and West, with world premierees of new works for guzheng by UHM composers.  Come join us for this wonderful concert!

March 15 Friday , 2013
7:30pm, Orvis Auditorium, UH at Manoa Music Department
$12 general admission
$8 students, seniors, UH faculty/staff (ID required)

Click the image above or here for flyer

Taiko Arts Center (TAC) fundraiser on behalf of the Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group (TCP-YG)

Monday, March 18, 2013
California Pizza Kitchen (Kahala branch ONLY)
Purchases include dine-in, take-out, catering and all beverages

Please help support the TCP Youth Group! Mahalo!

with winds of change…..

KETE welcomes new members:
Jackie, JD, Ness, Manman, Tiff, Patrick
E KOMO MAI!
CONGRATULATIONS WELCOME!