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Classes for Youth

Youth Performance Training
(ages 5-17)

Sundays 4:00-4:55pm

Class Title
Meeting Times		 Brief Description Registration Information
New! Family (Beginning) Taiko
Thursdays 4:00-4:55pm		 Family (Beginning) Taiko is for those parents & children; grandparents & grandkids; aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and/or cousins that would like to experience taiko together! Basic form, technique, practice pieces, and cultural customs associated with the art form are introduced. A great bonding experience! Course Fee:  dependent on # weeks in course, # adults, # children

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To register, click on “Class Registration” on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.
Youth Beginning Taiko I
(ages 5-12)
Sundays 2:00-2:55pm		 This course is geared for children ages 5-12. Basic form, technique, philosophy, practice pieces and cultural customs associated with the art form will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited. See banner on Right for class schedule and fees.
To register, click on “Class Registration” on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.
Youth Beginning Taiko II
(ages 5-12)
Sundays 1:00-1:55pm		 Open to youth who have successfully completed two or more sessions of Level I. Basics learned in Beginning Taiko I will be reinforced and expanded upon. Movement exercises in preparation for soloing will be introduced. An adult must accompany the child during all class times. Enrollment limited. See banner on Right for class schedule and fees.
To register, click on “Class Registration” on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.
Youth Intermediate Taiko
(ages 5-17)
Tuesdays 5:00-5:55pm		 This course is for children who have successfully completed Beginning Taiko II or those with a background in taiko. The class will cover basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, centering, and balance. Practice pieces, bass pattern exercises, festival music and performance pieces will be introduced and developed. Enrollment limited. See banner on Right for class schedule and fees.

To register, click on “Class Registration” on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.
Open to youth who have successfully completed Intermediate Taiko or have a background in Taiko and interest, talent, and potential to become a performer.  Review of basic foundations of technique and form are on-going.  Emphasis is on developing ensemble drumming and performance skills. Instructor’s permission required for enrollment.  Enrollment is limited. See banner on Right for class schedule and fees.
To register, click on “Class Registration on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.
Youth Advanced Taiko
(ages 5-17)
Sundays 5:00-6:15pm		 This course is for youth who have successfully completed Youth Performance Training or have previous Taiko experience. Review of basic form, exercises, movement, philosophy, etc. is on-going. Class is geared to develop and polish ensemble drumming, technique, form and performance skills. Instructor’s permission required for enrollment. See banner on Right for class schedule and fees.

To register, click on “Class Registration” on Right and Call In, Fax, or Mail in as instructed.