Do you love taiko? Have you always wanted to try playing taiko? Have you played taiko and want to join Soh Daiko, the first taiko group on the East Coast?
Soh Daiko is pleased to offer a public recruitment workshop that will span two dates this December. Learn to play taiko and try out to be a member of the group! No experience is necessary. We will provide everything you need to play.
The first session will include a brief history of Japanese drumming, an introduction to taiko fundamentals, demonstrations, and guided exercises. As we are a performing group, those who would like to try out are welcome to attend the second session and demonstrate what they learned at the first session. Selected recruits will be contacted shortly thereafter to join the year-long training program. Space is limited, so we recommend you sign up soon!
Session 1: Saturday, December 6th from 1:30pm – 6pm
Session 2: Thursday, December 11th from 7pm – 9pm
NOTE: You need to attend BOTH recruitment sessions if you would like to try out. Check in will start at 1:30pm on the session 1 date, please arrive on time. Session 1 will be followed by a short reception with apples and seltzer from 6-7 PM where participants can ask questions, get to know Soh Daiko members, and learn more about what is required during session 2.
Location: New York Buddhist Church, 322 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025
Cost:
• $50 – Early bird (register by October 31)
• $60 – Regular (after October 31)
• $70 – Day of event
• $50 – Students (with ID) & Seniors (65+)
To register, please complete the following steps:
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Fill out the registration form.
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Pay using one of the options below.
*If you are unable to pay ahead using the options below, cash or a check made out to New York Buddhist Church/Soh Daiko will be accepted upon arrival.
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About being a member:
Please note that Soh Daiko mandatory rehearsals take place every Thursday from 7pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 2pm – 7pm. In order to be considered for membership, you must be available during our regular rehearsal times.
Becoming a member of Soh Daiko takes commitment – please be sure to read the details of our trainee and probationary periods here.
Current safety protocols:
Currently, as the space we rehearse in is a shared space, it is required that all workshop attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Per requirements of the New York Buddhist Church, if you are feeling symptomatic within 3 – 4 days of the recruitment dates, we ask that you please stay home.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane at: jconrad@sohdaiko.org
This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
