International Series: Sannin Angya | 1-Session Pass to “Yamada Hanya-bushi: Taiko, Song & Dance Workshop" - Term 2 2018
Term 2
Fees
$70 Full / $70 Concession
Workshops
Legends of the taiko world are coming to Sydney in June! Kodo’s Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Yoko Fujimoto, with interpreter Melanie Taylor, will be presenting a series of workshops in taiko, voice and movement on the long weekend of June 10-11.
Many of you know of Yoshikazu and Yoko’s lofty reputations as artists in the famed Kodo ensemble, and we are thrilled that they, along with our old friend and colleague, top taiko interpreter Melanie Taylor, are coming to Sydney for this one-off series that focuses on exchange. For the intermediate to advanced student of taiko, this is a ‘must-do’ event!
“Yamada Hanya-bushi” Taiko, Song & Dance Workshop
Taiko is a percussion instrument, but you can’t simply beat it and expect good sound. So we use different techniques to make taiko “sing.” One is to sing and dance in your mind as you play the drum to give the sound a feel-good groove or bounce. In this workshop, we will introduce a traditional folk song from Sado Island, “Yamada Hanya Bushi.” We’ll make a circle and enjoy drumming, moving to the beat, and singing together. Come prepared to have a good time learning the taiko, song, and dance parts. By learning all three, when it’s your turn to drum, you’ll play taiko that “sings” and “dances” along with the group.
Please note that this booking is for a ONE SESSION PASS only to "YAMADA HANYA-BUSHI" TAIKO, SONG & DANCE WORKSHOP.
For full weekend intensive bookings, please CLICK HERE.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Ninin Angya
This is a duo project by Yoshikazu Fujimoto & Yoko Fujimoto, who are distinguished members of Kodo, Japan’s acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble. “Ninin-Angya” means “a duo’s pilgrimage.”
Yoshikazu and Yoko met four decades ago as members of Kodo’s antecedent group, Sado no Kuni Ondekoza, and they have been married for over three decades. They have encountered many sounds and songs on Sado Island, on their travels, and throughout their years with Kodo. Thanks to their personal journeys as performers, coupled with their shared life experience, they create unique energy and feel-good sound whenever they perform together.
Their performances feature Sado Island folk songs, stories told through song, tunes from around Japan, and of course, taiko. As they share music and their love for the arts, they weave tales of their various experiences to date into the programme, which creates a warm, engaging performance every time.
Class Schedule
Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo
- Mon 11 Jun 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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International Series: Sannin Angya | 1-Session Pass to “Yamada Hanya-bushi: Taiko, Song & Dance Workshop" - Term 2 2018
Term 2
Fees
$70 Full / $70 Concession
Workshops
Legends of the taiko world are coming to Sydney in June! Kodo’s Yoshikazu Fujimoto and Yoko Fujimoto, with interpreter Melanie Taylor, will be presenting a series of workshops in taiko, voice and movement on the long weekend of June 10-11.
Many of you know of Yoshikazu and Yoko’s lofty reputations as artists in the famed Kodo ensemble, and we are thrilled that they, along with our old friend and colleague, top taiko interpreter Melanie Taylor, are coming to Sydney for this one-off series that focuses on exchange. For the intermediate to advanced student of taiko, this is a ‘must-do’ event!
“Yamada Hanya-bushi” Taiko, Song & Dance Workshop
Taiko is a percussion instrument, but you can’t simply beat it and expect good sound. So we use different techniques to make taiko “sing.” One is to sing and dance in your mind as you play the drum to give the sound a feel-good groove or bounce. In this workshop, we will introduce a traditional folk song from Sado Island, “Yamada Hanya Bushi.” We’ll make a circle and enjoy drumming, moving to the beat, and singing together. Come prepared to have a good time learning the taiko, song, and dance parts. By learning all three, when it’s your turn to drum, you’ll play taiko that “sings” and “dances” along with the group.
Please note that this booking is for a ONE SESSION PASS only to "YAMADA HANYA-BUSHI" TAIKO, SONG & DANCE WORKSHOP.
For full weekend intensive bookings, please CLICK HERE.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Ninin Angya
This is a duo project by Yoshikazu Fujimoto & Yoko Fujimoto, who are distinguished members of Kodo, Japan’s acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble. “Ninin-Angya” means “a duo’s pilgrimage.”
Yoshikazu and Yoko met four decades ago as members of Kodo’s antecedent group, Sado no Kuni Ondekoza, and they have been married for over three decades. They have encountered many sounds and songs on Sado Island, on their travels, and throughout their years with Kodo. Thanks to their personal journeys as performers, coupled with their shared life experience, they create unique energy and feel-good sound whenever they perform together.
Their performances feature Sado Island folk songs, stories told through song, tunes from around Japan, and of course, taiko. As they share music and their love for the arts, they weave tales of their various experiences to date into the programme, which creates a warm, engaging performance every time.
Class Schedule
Taikoz Ultimo Studio. Level W4-0, 42-46 Wattle St, Ultimo
- Mon 11 Jun 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.