Taiko Drumming: Unearth A Story
Description
Explore the fascinating cultures of the Far East through exciting performances and an interactive lecture that showcases the mesmerizing Taiko drum, beautiful bamboo wind instruments and the unique percussion instruments of Japan, China, Korea, and Vietnam. This program included hands on drumming for up to 50 participants.
“Taiko Drumming: Unearth A Story” demonstrates and encourages the audience to explore the diversity of the musical instruments that reflect the culture and importance of the arts in Japan and the Far East region. How and why these instruments are used demonstrate cultural similarities as well as fascinating differences that can be respected and celebrated. Also included in the presentation is the geography and science of these instruments; where they are from, how the use of native resources affects how they are made and played, how these instruments overlap with those of other cultures. Using leading questions and audience participation to facilitate further involvement in the learning process, the audience is encouraged to predict how instruments are played and analyze the result or their predictions.
These unique instruments provide a wonderful opportunity to explore, identify, understand and ultimately create a link between the peoples of the world, adding a soundtrack to the unique and valuable stories of people around the world.
“Taiko Drumming: Unearth A Story” incorporates demonstration, lecture, audience participation and hands on with instruments that further encourages the audience to learn more about the culture, society and science of these unique instruments.
Additional Information
Contact Person
Eileen Morgan
Email Address
Work Phone Number
602-350-0343
Address
2125 West Augusta Avenue
Phoenix
85021
Website
Video
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Program Type
Educational, musical, participatory and fun, Eileen Morgan's program covers all the bases for a memorable and motivating experience. Touching on the science and geography of the instruments, the interconnectedness of cultures of the far East, this program
Single Performance Fee
$400
Residency Fee
Recommended Ages
5-105
Recommended Minimum Age
5
Recommended Maximum Age
105
Maximum Group Size
unlimited
Travel Range
Willing to perform in the following counties:
- Apache
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Gila
- Graham
- Greenlee
- La Paz
- Maricopa
- Mohave
- Navajo
- Pima
- Pinal
- Santa Cruz
- Yavapai
- Yuma
Willing to work with libraries?
Yes
Willing to work with schools?
Yes
Library References
Christy Valentine
Fountain Hills Library
Christyvalentine@mcldaz.org
(602) 652-3252
Michelle Hjorting
Prescott Valley Public Library
mhjorting@prescottvalley-az.gov
(928) 856-7191
Jessie Spaulding
Scottsdale Civic Center Library
lspaulding@scottsdaleaz.gov
(480) 312-3206
Victoria Williams, After-school Academy Coordinator
Washington Elementary District
victoria.williams@wesdschools.org
(602) 347-2833
Fingerprint Clearance ID Available?
Yes
Offers a Virtual Performance Option?
Yes
Virtual Performance Fee
$350
Special Notes
$400 each performance, $700 two performances that are back to back in same location.
Performances beyond 25 miles one way from central Phoenix = $.65/mile
Library Set-up: one table, 6’ – 8’ length, microphone if audience over 200. Open space to set up drums etc.
minimum 15’ x 20’.