by SCT GEN | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
So many Obon festivals have been canceled for two years in a row due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In partnership with the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber’s Open & Out program offering outdoor activities in downtown Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Taiko is offering up a...
by Arn Shimizu | Jan 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year from Sonoma County Taiko. We hope that this message finds everyone safe. 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges. You may or may not know that from mid March through October our dojo was shut down completely and all of the performances that were...
by Arn Shimizu | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
A month of civil unrest urged us, like many in the art community, to reflect on our role in advancing racial equality. The mission of Sonoma County Taiko is “to build a community of acceptance, harmony, and respect through our love of taiko.” We are a cultural...
by Arn Shimizu | Mar 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Due to the quarantine conditions imposed on the State and County Sonoma County Taiko is suspending activities until further notice. Thank you for understanding, and please stay safe. We hope that after we weather this emergent situation we will be able to share with...
by Arn Shimizu | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Kids Class Fridays 4-5pm First Session 4 classes April 13, 20, 27, May 4 Ages 7-12 Fee: $50 online convenience fee $2 Do you love loud, joyful drums? Taiko means big drum in Japanese. Did you know that Taiko drums can “talk?“ In our high energy class we will learn...
by Arn Shimizu | Mar 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
After a busy February participating and performing at Multi-cultural and benefit events, we are readying ourselves for an intense workshop with Akio and Haruyoshi Tsumura of Miyakejima Geinou Doushikai. We are looking forward to learning first hand from practitioners...
