Taiko Drums workshop and bamboo flutes workshops

Sunday, February 26th, 2023 - Oahu workshopsTaiyouji,Waipahu Workshop in Oahu Tel. 808-671-3103, 94-413 Waipahu St,Waipahu, HI 96797

Taiko:11:30 AM- 1:30 pm. $ 25/ 20

Fue: 1:30 pm- 2:45 PM . $ 25/ 20

Shakuhachi: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM . $ 25/ 20

Each workshop will allow you to learn simple songs on the instruments and learn new techniques onhow to better your playing.Marco Lienhard lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko groupOndekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In Ondekoza, he mastered theTaiko, the Shinobue, the Noh flute and the Shakuhachi under Katsuya Yokoyama. He ran the 9000 miles of theperimeter of the US from 1990-1993 while performing along the way. In 1995, Marco Lienhard was the Shakuhachisoloist for the NYC Opera’s premiere of the Opera ''Kinkakuji'' and was a soloist with the Juilliard New MusicEnsemble. He performs and teaches internationally (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, etc.).He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Osaka Festival Hall, Madison Square Garden, Tchaikovsky Hall andInternational Performing Center in Moscow, among others.

Join the master of Shakuhachi, Marco Lienhard, for a workshop on Bamboo flutes- with a shortpresentation on the history and background of Japanese bamboo flutes. Learn about the Shinobue,Shakuhachi, and Noh flutes, understanding the differences in structure, sound and technique.Following the presentation, there will be a workshop on the Shakuhachi and Fue withMarco’s guidance.

Some flutes will be available for use.

Each workshops:

Adult: $25.00; Senior Students: $20 (flutes available for workshops for $5 )

Shakuhachi and Fue private lessons are also available: [email protected] 2/17-19- Hilo 2/19-24, Oahu 2/15-17 and 2/24-27participants

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