20/11/2018
APRIL 08-26, 2019
JAPANESE 'TAIKO' DRUMMING COURSES
with
Taiko Master - Kurumaya Sensei
Nicole Weepers & Chiara Parisi
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
April 08-April 12, 2019
INTERMEDIATE I COURSE
April 15-April 19, 2019
INTERMEDIATE II COURSE
April 22-April 26, 2019
Early Booking Discount - mid December There is a £25 discount for Course reservations received by the middle of December
Under the guidance of Kurumaya-Sensei and in a wooded valley outside Fukui, a custom built Taiko Centre ( Dojo ) was founded in September 2001. Fully equipped with a complete range of Taiko Drums, and capable of taking classes up to 20 people, it is a superb facility.
In this secluded, and dedicated setting, the Fukui Dojo is designed to deepen the technical and spiritual understanding of the form and to connect with the Japanese essence of Taiko Drumming.
The Courses progress from basic training in posture, technique, rhythm, through awareness of various Taiko drum techniques, towards the learning and performance of more complex Taiko compositions. The drumming technique is based on the traditional and unique ‘Hokkuriko’ style of Taiko, fused with other Taiko styles and world music influences.
During the courses, emphasis will be placed on mental and physical focus and discipline, on developing a pure creative space within oneself and on integrating the deeply respectful ways of Japanese Taiko.
KURUMAYA SENSEI - will be working as previously with Nicole Weepers in the first two weeks.In the third week, and in the proposed 2020 Advanced Course, Sensei will be working very closely with the group, with Chiara Parisi, an experienced Taiko player with good Japanese, as assistant and translator.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Monday April 08 - Friday April 12 2019
5 days - Y65,000 + £25 pounds deposit
( At forex rates 4 weeks before Course )
Designed as an introduction to local drumming techniques, especially for beginners to Taiko drumming, but also advisable for any newcomers to the Fukui Dojo.
Beginners - need to display a basic aptitude for Taiko drumming, and be reasonably fit. Drummers and musicians, dancers and active sports players, should have the necessary co-ordination, level of fitness and sense of rhythm and timing.
Experienced Taiko Players - generally require 2-3 days technical transfer for learning new rhythms and modifying playing positions, and are encouraged to start with the Introductory Course.
Professional and semi-professional Taiko players, familiar with different Taiko styles, may apply for direct entry into the intermediate course.
INTERMEDIATE I COURSE
Monday April 15 - Friday April 19 2019
5 days - Y65,000 + £25 pounds deposit
( At forex rates 4 weeks before Course )
For all those who have completed previous courses at Fukui, and as a continuation course for those completing the introductory course, April 09 - April 13, 2018.
Professional and semi-professional Taiko players, familiar with different Taiko styles, may apply for direct entry into the intermediate course.
INTERMEDIATE II COURSE
Monday April 22 - Friday April 26 2019
5 days - Y65,000 + £25 pounds deposit
( At forex rates 4 weeks before Course )
For all those who have completed previous Intermediate courses at Fukui, as a continuation course for those completing the Intermediate I course, April 15 - April 19, 2019, and for those Taiko players preparing for the Advanced Course in April 2020.
Subject to references, professional and semi-professional Taiko players, familiar with different Taiko styles, may apply for direct entry into the Intermediate II Course.
Please note - Kurumaya-Sensei retains all rights to his compositions learned at the Fukui Dojo
2020 COURSES
Provisional Dates - TBC May 2019
Introductory - April 06-10, 2020
Intermediate - April 13-17, 2020
Advanced - April 20-24, 2020
ADVANCED COURSE 2020 - Kurumaya Sensei invites top level Taiko performers to join this week. To immerse themselves in the original Fukui mitsu-uchi semi-spontaneous style of playing. To create, and bring to a high performance level, a shorter and a longer piece of Taiko music
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