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KAZE DAIKO is a performing taiko group for youth and young adults with strong ties to the local Japanese-American community. In Kazedaiko, we strive to develop an appreciation of Japanese music and movement; to learn about Japanese and Japanese American culture, history and heritage; to help members develop and maintain a sense of identity, pride and self-confidence; to reach out to a broader community in support of diversity, tolerance and mutual education; to foster teamwork and unity of purpose.
APRIL 2012 YOUTH TAIKO WORKSHOP Kaze Daiko will be offering a 4 week training for beginners . Held at JCCW (near Seattle's International District), 5pm-6pm each of the following Mondays: April 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th. Kaze workshops teach Taiko fundamentals of movement and rhythm, and some graduates go on to become Kaze members.
For more workshop details contact:
View a video of a recent performance here Read a recent Bellevue Reporter article featuring Kaze Daiko members
Performance at the 2010 Maple Viewing at the Seattle Arboretum Japanese Garden
Upcoming 2011 Performances:
- John Stanford International School, Japan Night Festival, Fri. Feb. 10th, sometime after 6:30pm - Debabutta Dash (private event) Bellevue, Feb 10th 7pm - Seattle University Main Auditorium, Minidoka Pilgrimage Day of Remembrance, Sunday February 19th, time to be determined; in the afternoon - April 2012 - Sakuracon! Details pending.
Upcoming performances by other Seattle area Taiko groups: www.seattletaiko.info
Workshop Inquiries: taikoworkshops@gmail.com
Current Members Pictured Above: Back -> : Bryce Bergano, Brianna Ishihara, Kimberly Matsudaira, Kellie Matsudaira, Tian Little Front -> : Stan Shikuma (Director/Instructor), Miya Woo, Jaymi Matsudaira Not Pictured: Todd Miyata (Assistant Instructor), Sho Sugihara, Ryo Sugihara, Sho & Mai Schrock, Grady Spors, Koji Sato
History: KAZE DAIKO was formed in January 2000 by Griffin Joko-Fujimoto, Marisa Kawada, Leigh Momii, Alaina Mori, Cara Mori and Kanae Nakamura with the support of parents and under the direction of Stan Shikuma. All founding members had previously trained under Scot Kamimae of Tsunami Taiko. KD was fortunate to have a workshop with taiko master Kenny Endo in March of 2000, gave our first performance in April.
Taiko Related Supplies and Links: Wooden barrels (unfinished): barrelman@juno.com Tabi, Bachi, and other Taiko supplies: Taiko Center - Japan Drum Bags: Beato Inc Skins (hides): Hermann Oaks Leather Upholstery tacks: Perfect Fit (Tukwila) Glue roller bottle: Amazon.com, Rockler or any woodworking store Small drill bits: Local Ace Hardware Steel dowels: Local Hardware store Earplugs: Etymotic Research ER20-RCORD Japanese crafts including Taiko items: www.NancyM4.com
Japanese Washi Paper, Rubber Stamps, Card Making Accessories & More: www.hankodesigns.com
Kodo Website
Taiko Drum Building Using Coil Spring Compressors:
Kaze Daiko is in a unique position to develop new drum building
techniques. Each member owns their own drum and hence when they
leave the group they take their drums with them. When new members
are added, the group works together to build drums for them.
Follow this
link for Drum Building Tips .
Major events in which Kaze Daiko has participated: -
Seattle Asian Art Museum - Saturday December 3rd 11:00am-1:00pm,
1400 East Prospect Street, Volunteer Park, Seattle -part of
"Free First Saturday" event -
Wedgwood Elementary School, Lunar New Year Celebration, Friday,
January 20, 2012, 7pm -
International District (King St), Lunar New Celebration, Sat,
January 28, 2012, 12:30-1:00pm
- Crown Judo Tournament - Saturday October 5th, 12:00-12:30pm,
Highline Community College
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National Charity Meeting - Thursday, October 13th 7:15 - 7:30pm
Youth Theatre Northwest 8805 SE 40th Mercer Island (private
function)
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Issaquah Salmon Days - Saturday October 1st 2011 -
ParaCom Staff Party - Saturday, Sept. 24th 2011 -
Mercer Island Music Festival, Mercerdale Park August 14th 2011 -
Renton International Festival - Aug 27th 2011 -
Aki Matsuri, Bellevue College, Saturday September 10th 2011 -
Nihonmachi Nights, International District - Maynard & Main Sept 10th
2011 -
International District Dragon Festival, Saturday July 9th
2:00-2:45pm at Hing Hay Park -
Arboretum Japanese Garden Reception, Friday July 22: 5-7PM
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Shinjiru: Japan Relief Concert - UW Kane Hall June 15th 2011. -
Japan Relief Fundraiser, Saturday, May 21st, ACT (A Contemporary
Theatre)
- Kent/Auburn/Tamba Sister City Association - 2011 Annual Fund
Raising Auction - Asian
Pacific-islander Heritage Month Annual Celebration 2011 - Seattle
Center
- Sakuracon 2011 Seattle
- UW Japanese Student Association Festival 2011
- Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival 2011
- Japanese Garden at Arboretum
- Continental Crown Judo Tournament at Highline Community College
- Minidoka Pilgrimage.org Benefit Taiko Concert
- Aki Matsuri
at Bellevue College
- Childrens Day at Japanese Cultural Community Center of Washington
- Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration
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Hiroshima to Hope Floats at Green Lake
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Mercer Island Summer Celebration
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11th annual Dance This 2009 by Seattle Theatre Group. - Foot Hand Drum Event at UW Ethnic Cultural Center
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- Featured on Channel 13 News
- Cherry Blossom Festival - Seattle Center
- Uwajimaya
- Seattle International District Street Fair
- Ichiro Welcoming Event @ Safeco Field
- Seattle Folk Life Festival
- Japanese American Citizen's League Installation Banquet
- Seattle Symphony's Day of Music @ Benaroya Hall
- Seattle Asian Art Museum
- Walk For Rice
- Mariners Salute to Japanese/Pacific Rim Baseball Night - National
Go Convention
- North American Science Fiction Convention
- Boeing Asian American Professionals Association gala dinner - 442nd Commemoration - Bellevue Community College Aki Matsuri
- Seattle Sonics NBA Draft Party - Seattle Art Museum Japan Night
- Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park Grand Opening
and other various performances including:
- Wedgewood Elementary School (North Seattle) Lunar New Year Celebration
- Budokan Judo Tournament
- Issaquah Farmers Market
- Odle Middle School (Bellevue) Hello Neighbor Project
- Bon Marche private party @ The Paramount Theater - Families with Children from China - Special Olympics - Team Survivor N.W. - Rainier Beach Public Library - Arts in the Park - Lynnwood Senior Center - Douglas Truth Public Library - Seattle Public Library - Bellevue Regional Library
- Don Bosco Japanese Immersion Camp - Discovery Elementary School - Bellevue 24-hour Relay
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Last updated: 05 February 2012 03:43:44 PM
