AST 203 Taiko Drum Ensemble

Prerequisites: Adequate level of fitness to be able to safely meet the physical demands of taiko drumming (or as approved by the instructor).

Students will acquire an understanding of kumi-daimo (group drumming in Japanese culture) history, repertory, and the ability to perform from a variety of that repertory. Each class session will entail the study of relevant media to gain an understanding of the spirit of taiko, physical warm-up activities to focus on cultivating bodily awareness, listening and singing exercises to develop musical understanding, presentations and lectures on the historic, compositional, and cultural aspects of kumi-daimo, and rehearsing prepared pieces for performance.

Credits

1/4 Course Credit