CALENDAR for GLTC Members of in-person and online activities (view all below) including GLTC Break Weeks of MA & GROUP practices (for Godaiko Drummers, Raion Taiko, Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble, Sakura J.I.G., MI Shishimai Kai, Murasaki Shikibu, Shamisen Study Group).
During this seasonal Weeks of MA (last 7 days of each month + first 7 days of January, April, July, and September 2025) , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this seasonal Weeks of MA (last 7 days of each month + first 7 days of January, April, July, and September 2025) , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this seasonal Weeks of MA (last 7 days of each month + first 7 days of January, April, July, and September 2025) , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this seasonal Weeks of MA (last days of December 2025 + first 7 days of January 2026) , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this monthly Week of MA (the last 7 days of each month in 2025), there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
During this seasonal (2) Weeks of MA , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
No A2 Taiko Play Class in Ann Arbor today, but yes GLTC Holiday Party!
https://michigantaiko.net/events/2024-holiday-party
Join our end-of-year celebration for our Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) community of collective members, family and friends, community partners and supporters. We welcome neighborhood and local community members to join us as well to come Drum, Dance and Dream with us!
Our Taiko Arts Collective will be sharing performances that reflect the work and play of our Learning Circles and Performance Groups this Fall 2024 season along with glimpses of our dreams for the new year 2025.
SCHEDULE for GLTC Members on SUN 12/22 in the RSHS GYM:
11am-1pm Sazanami group practice
1:00-1:30pm Ei Ja Nai Ka team rehearsal
1:30-2:00pm MI Arama team rehearsal
2-3pm GLTC Members setup
3-6pm GLTC Holiday Party program
6pm GLTC members cleanup - Thank You!
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
Recently gathered GLTC Project ELEVEN team members (Taiko teachers and performing artists) practice and prepare for 12/22 Holiday Party presentation @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
A2 Taiko Play class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
Sakura (SK) Japanese Instrumental Group practice @RSHS (Dance Room)
GLTC Members 2024: Serena, Kyoko, Mathew, Noriko, Rieko, Tomoko
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
Shamisen Study Group practice @RSHS (Dance Room)
2024 members: Tomoko, Jianin, Kyoko, Rieko
A2 Taiko Play class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
During this monthly Week of MA , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
Sakura (SK) Japanese Instrumental Group practice @RSHS (Dance Room)
GLTC Members 2024: Serena, Kyoko, Mathew, Noriko, Rieko, Tomoko
A2 Taiko Play Class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
*Come early at 2:30pm to watch a demo for the concurrent Intro to Taiko Drumming workshop (Ann Arbor Rec & Ed) with performance by our Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble!
GLTC Members are welcome to participate in this workshop through A2 Taiko Play class!
Fall 2024 workshop: Intro to Taiko Drumming
DATES: September 29th, October 27th, or November 24th 2024
TIME: Sunday 2:30-4:30pm ET
LOCATION: Rudolf Steiner HS (Assembly Hall) 2230 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
DESCRIPTION: Drum and dream with us in a fun 2-hour workshop experience that will introduce participants (ages 13-adult) to the powerful artistry and generous spirit of Japanese Taiko Drumming through demonstrations and hands-on activities from our Midwest Taiko arts collective. Enjoy watching a Taiko performance and then join our Taiko Play drum circle to practice moving in space, using our voices, and playing with instruments. Share in our dream of collective play as we explore the rhythms and groove of Taiko music together. We provide the drums (taiko) for you to play on, and you can borrow, bring, or purchase your own pair of wooden drum sticks (bachi) to play with. These sessions will be led by Eileen S. Ho with members of the Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) Taiko Arts Collective.
COST: $49/2-hr workshop, optional $10/pair of bachi
REGISTER: Sign up and scholarship/senior discount info at https://www.aarecedonline.com/adult-enrichment-classes
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
*including Demo performance at 2:30pm for Intro to Taiko workshop
Shamisen Study Group practice @RSHS (Dance Room)
2024 members: Tomoko, Jianin, Kyoko, Rieko
A2 Taiko Play class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
A2 Taiko Play class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
A2 Taiko Play class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
*Note: This 11/3 session is during Week of MA (added as a make-up session for last month’s cancelled 10/13 session)
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
*This is an added session as make-up for recent schedule conflicts and challenges.
During this monthly Week of MA , there will be no regularly scheduled classes, practices, or meetings, however there may be special sessions or events happening.
A2 Taiko Play Class in Ann Arbor (Assembly Hall @RSHS)
*Come early at 2:30pm to watch a demo for the concurrent Intro to Taiko Drumming workshop (Ann Arbor Rec & Ed) with performance by our Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble!
GLTC Members are welcome to participate in this workshop through A2 Taiko Play class!
Fall 2024 workshop: Intro to Taiko Drumming
DATES: September 29th, October 27th, or November 24th 2024
TIME: Sunday 2:30-4:30pm ET
LOCATION: Rudolf Steiner HS (Assembly Hall) 2230 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
DESCRIPTION: Drum and dream with us in a fun 2-hour workshop experience that will introduce participants (ages 13-adult) to the powerful artistry and generous spirit of Japanese Taiko Drumming through demonstrations and hands-on activities from our Midwest Taiko arts collective. Enjoy watching a Taiko performance and then join our Taiko Play drum circle to practice moving in space, using our voices, and playing with instruments. Share in our dream of collective play as we explore the rhythms and groove of Taiko music together. We provide the drums (taiko) for you to play on, and you can borrow, bring, or purchase your own pair of wooden drum sticks (bachi) to play with. These sessions will be led by Eileen S. Ho with members of the Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) Taiko Arts Collective.
COST: $49/2-hr workshop, optional $10/pair of bachi
REGISTER: Sign up and scholarship/senior discount info at https://www.aarecedonline.com/adult-enrichment-classes
Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble weekly group practice @RSHS (Assembly Hall)
*including Demo performance at 2:30pm for Intro to Taiko workshop
Sakura (SK) Japanese Instrumental Group practice @RSHS (Dance Room) in the GYM today
GLTC Members 2024: Serena, Kyoko, Mathew, Noriko, Rieko, Tomoko
