Cordially invites you to a…

Introduction to Taiko

(Japanese Drum)

Saturday, August 22, 2009

1:00-3:00 p.m.

1:00-1:30 p.m. Registration

1:30-3:00 p.m. Taiko Workshop 

Japanese American Service Committee

4427 N. Clark Street (Parking available in parking lot)

Chicago, IL 60640

$35 Members/ $40 Non-Members  

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water. 

Bachi (drumming sticks) will be provided for use at the workshop.

Minimum 10 participants. Maximum 20 participants.  

Ages 15 and older. 

 Join Japan America Society of Chicago members and guests for an exclusive taiko (Japanese drum) workshop with Amy Homma, Head Instructor and Tatsu Aoki, Artistic Director of Tsukasa Taiko. Workshop will include a taiko demonstration and lecture presentation on Japanese history, music and culture. Participants will have an opportunity to learn basic drumming beats and techniques and will be able to perform a short piece at the end of the session.

Reservations: Pay Pal www.jaschicago.org or (312) 263-3049.

Pre-payment is required no later than August 19.  

Japan America Society of Chicago

20 N. Clark Street, #750 Chicago, IL 60602

Tel: (312) 263-3049, Fax (312) 263-6120, Email kono@jaschicago.org   www.jaschicago.org