Taiko Center of the Pacific
Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP), a school of traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, was established in 1994 by Kenny and Chizuko Endo to preserve traditional Japanese drumming and to create new music for taiko. TCP offers classes in taiko drumming to the general public year round for all ages and all skill levels. Since its inception, thousands of children and adults have studied kumidaiko, or ensemble drumming, at Taiko Center of the Pacific. From age 3 – 83, students learn basic form, technique, practice pieces, and cultural customs associated with the art form. TCP is proud of its highly qualified instructors with Kenny Endo serving as Artistic Director.
September 6th, 2010
Check out the lady drummers of TCP at Bambu Two on Thursday and Friday, September 16 and 17
Details: http://www.kennyendo.com/calendar
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August 29th, 2010
Taiko Center of the Pacific Fall Session I begins September 9.
Classes for all ages and all skill levels.
Family Taiko – Thursdays 4-4:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Youth – Sundays 2-2:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Teens – Tuesdays 4-4:55 pm
Beginning Taiko II for Youth – Sundays 1-1:55 pm
Intermediate Taiko for Youth – Tuesdays 5-5:55 pm
Performance Training for Youth – Sundays 4-4:55 pm
Advanced Taiko for Youth – Sundays 5-6:15 pm
Beginning Taiko for Adults – Sundays 3-3:55 pm OR Tuesdays 6-6:55 pm
Beginning Taiko II for Adults – Thursdays 5-5:55 pm
Intermediate Taiko for Adults – Mondays 8-8:55 pm OR Thursdays 6-6:55 pm
Performance Training for Adults – Thursdays 7-8:55 pm
Advanced Taiko for Adults – Sundays 10:30 am – 1 pm
For more details, http://www.kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific/class-information
To register, call: 808-734-9211
See you in class!
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August 2nd, 2010
TCP welcomes its Fellows for 2010-2011!!! They are Chika Kawada, Erin Takahashi, and Stephen Soule!
Please take time to introduce yourselves to them and make them feel at home!
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July 4th, 2010
TCP-YG performs at the 10th Annual Pacific Rim Children’s Choral Festival, along with 300+ young voices from around the country.
Also performing will be ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro! and Halau Hula Olana! Enjoy an uplifting concert celebrating our keiki!
Visit link for a $5 discount off Sunday, July 18th Blaisdell Concert Hall tickets:
http://www.pacrimfestival.org/email/votw2010.htm
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July 4th, 2010
Taiko Center of the Pacific takes the day off on Sunday, July 4th! There will be NO classes and NO Open Practice today.
BUT we are BACK to drumming on Monday July 5th. Monday night Adult Intermediate will meet as usual on July 5th! See you then.
And Happy 4th!
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May 31st, 2010
Kenny Endo’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert!
featuring
Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble
Rhythm Summit (Endo, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba)
Special Guests:
Keola & Moana Beamer
San Jose Taiko
DeShannon Higa
Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group performs PRE-Show at 7 pm
Hawaii Theatre (808) 528-0506
BE THERE!
PRE-Concert Reception with the Artists
5:30-7 pm heavy pupus and drinks
$40 donation to: www.taikoartscenter.org
OR
Support the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration!
For a $100 donation to Taiko Arts Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization, receive a premium concert seat ticket to the Mitsudomoe concert on 6.11; ticket to PRE-concert reception with the artists; and a tax deduction to the full extent of the law.
Donate $100 to www.taikoartscenter.org
More info: (808) 737-7236
Also, June 11-13 Pan Pacific Festival
Matsuri in Hawaii, a Sister Event
Please check out their cultural events and great parade!
http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/common/images/Schedule.pdf
http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/
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May 20th, 2010
FREE WORKSHOPS on June 13!!!
In conjunction with the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert on June 11, Taiko Center of the Pacific offers (3) FREE 1.5 hour Workshops on Sunday, June 13.
11:30 am A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Adults
1 pm A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Youth
3 pm A Taste of Beginning Taiko for Families
FREE but Registration is required and class size is limited.
Register at: (808) 734-9211!!!
HACHIJO TAIKO WORKSHOP on June 14th!
SPECIAL 1-day only HACHIJO TAIKO Workshop with Rokunin-Kai members from JAPAN. Learn the basics of this free flowing yet powerful style from the remote island of Hachijo! Fee: $30
9-11 am Monday June 14
Register at: (808) 734-9211
SUMMER TAIKO INTENSIVES with KENNY ENDO!
Special one-week intensive courses for those interested in concentrated, short term study. This year, the courses are on odaiko (the big drum) and shime daiko (small rope-lashed drum). Be empowered by the great drum. Learn technique and develop dexterity in the shime daiko class useful for any type of drumming.
M-F June 14-18 12:30-2:15 pm shime daiko
M-F June 14-18 2:30-4:15 pm odaiko
Low Cost Temporary Housing Available!
Information: info@kennyendo.com
Registration: (808) 734-9211
SUMMER SESSIONS
Join our regular year-round classes this summer with a 5-week summer course!
June 20-July 25
July 27-August 29
Beginning Taiko for Youth on Sundays 2-2:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Teens on Tuesdays 4-4:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Adults on Sundays 3-3:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Adults on Tuesdays 6-6:55 pm
Beginning Taiko for Families on Thursdays 4-4:55 pm
plus Beginning Taiko II, Intermediate, Performance Training, Advanced, and more….
Registration: (808) 734-9211
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May 4th, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2010-2011 Taiko Center of the Pacific Fellowhsip Recipients! They are: Chika Kawada, Erin Takahashi, and Stephen Soule. We look forward to your arrival in the islands!
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May 2nd, 2010
If you went to taikoarts.com and came here, then your eyes aren’t deceiving you, you’re in the right place! We’ve updated the taikoarts.com website to be a part of the kennyendo.com site. All of the information from the old site has been moved here, and you can access all of TCP’s info in the navigation bar above. Please remember to update your bookmarks and we hope you enjoy the new look and the new site!
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April 26th, 2010
From the Koele Lodge >> Managos. Lanai, Big Island, Maui, Oahu……and LA for Kaoru and Mari’s wedding celebration! Tatsumaki kine coupla weeks…and FUN!
Tickets for Kenny Endo’s 35th Anniversary Concert “Mitsudomoe – Mind, Body, Spirit” go ON SALE May 1st!
Get your tickets early for best seats! Concert features Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, Rhythm Summit (Kenny Endo, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba) and special guests legendary slack-key guitarist KEOLA BEAMER, hula dancer Moana Beamer, and San Jose Taiko. PRE-Concert show by the Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group at 7 pm.
Tickets available at:
Hawaii Theatre Box Office; 808-528-0506; OR online at:
www.hawaiitheatre.com
For a PREMIUM SEAT Ticket, Invitation to the PRE-concert VIP Reception with the Artists, AND a Tax Deduction, contact kennyendo35th@gmail.com
ALSO – Saturday, May 15th
“An Afternoon with Kenny Endo-Reflections on 35 Years of TAIKO”
Talk Story with Kenny Endo and learn about the trials and tribulations en route to a successful career as a taiko artist which has taken him around the world!
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s 5th Fl Lounge
FREE!
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