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Utsu Hachijo and Yataibayashi Class
WITH MEGAN CHAO SMITH
STARTS SATURDAY, OCT 4 @2:30 - 4PM
Open to all TAM students and taiko players. We will learn two songs, condition our bodies for power drumming, aim for student recital performance of yataibayashi for TAM students combined with Mighty Drumming Club in December 2025.
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NEW UTSU HACHIJO AND YATAIBAYASHI CLASS
with Megan Chao Smith
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY FROM OCTOBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 29
(OCT 4, 18. NOV 1, 15, 29)
2:30PM -4PM
Open to all TAM students and taiko players. We will learn two songs, condition our bodies for power drumming, aim for student recital performance of yataibayashi for TAM students combined with Mighty Drumming Club in December 2025.
Three students minimum are required to attend every class to perform at student recital. Fewer than 3 students will still result in a performance at student recital, yet as adult guest artists with Mighty Drumming Club.
Also a place as a performer to refine and focus on these two forms of taiko. Students must commit to practicing and memorizing material outside class.
Video of Kodo performing Yataibayashi stage version https://youtu.be/DU6ail8qOS4?si=K3dn2c4Sn53ksYW_
Audio recording of Utsu Hachijo by Ondekoza https://youtu.be/al19p-ZpXQg?si=DivfCQ7YZMszNDhx