Taiko is a full-body performance art that blends physicality and musicality, movement and rhythm. Originating in Japan but molded by a globalized world, taiko performances pay homage to ancient rhythms as well as innovate contemporary beats. Join the Pioneer Valley's own Mountain River Taiko for a brief introduction to taiko and a chance to try your hand at the big drums! 

Participants will gain an introduction to taiko, basic skills regarding form and strike, and learn a brief song to be played as a group. No experience necessary!

SUNDAY, 12/5 12:30PM - 2:30PM @ the Williamsburg Grange (10 Main St, Williamsburg, MA 01096)

PRICE: $30 per participant (Ages 12+) or sliding scale; please contact Miho for details (see below) 

Workshop limited to 15 participants.  All participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Pre-registration (via this website)  is required. Please contact Miho Connolly at [email protected] with any questions.

This Try Taiko event is part of a fundraising and publicity campaign for Mountain River Taiko's 10th Anniversary show, scheduled for March 4, 2022 at First Churches in Northampton. Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/mount... and https://mountainrivertaiko.tum... for updates!

To support our Anniversary show and earn some great donation perks, see: https://givebutter.com/MRT10th...

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Mountain River Taiko was founded in 2011 by Olga Ehrlich in Williamsburg, MA.  We strive to increase intercultural awareness by sharing the joy of playing taiko drums,  and to enhance our technical, musical and performing skills in an atmosphere of cooperation, playfulness, joy, and respect.