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1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
Rhythm Industry Performance Factory

Updated July 27, 2010 (Pretend you didn't miss a thing! Go to our News & Perf page archive.)

A little mid-summer picture book

Taiko van filled to the brim

This was 1 of 3 vehicles needed to load in for the Green Valley concert. And did we mention it took 2 trips?

Kristin inventories the narimono

Kristin, backstage, makes sure we didn't forget any of the little noisemakers, or narimono...

Sarah on the loading dock

While Sarah and Rome, at the loading dock, check in the large noisemakers.

Rebecca, delivers with her usual flair.

Rebecca delivers

Charlene and Kate review their set lists.

Charlene and Kate review their set changes and cues

And then the lighting and sound check.

Lighting check

We're hoping someone else got some photos of us actually performing!

We've been asked to offer additional 4-week Adult Recreational Taiko (ART) classes before the fall 8-week unit. The next one begins Saturday, Sept 11. The class runs 2:30–4:30pm. Email Rome if you are interested in enrolling. The cost is $75, but in cases of hardship, we've been known to work with students to make sure they can play. Our "it should sting but not hurt" policy means money is not a good enough reason to keep anyone who wants to from studying taiko.

The 3:00pm Drop-in session is on hold till Friday, Aug 20. After that, drop-ins continue through the fall. For more information, email or call karen@tucsontaiko.org, (520) 481-8003.

For information on Taiko 'tweens , email Nicole.

Upcoming Shows & Special Events

Date Location Event Time

July 22–
Aug 12

1013 S. Tyndall 4-week Taiko 'tweens. Email zippy@tucsontaiko.org for info and to enroll. 5:30–6:30pm

July 26–30

8500 E. Ocotillo Dr. Fenster Ranch camp. The ultimate Tucson kid experience! Our final concert usually coincides with a monsoon microburst. M, W, Th
11am–3:30pm

Aug 16–19

Pearce, AZ Ash Creek Residency. This is the first in a series of rural arts-learning residencies for students grades 4–12. multi-day workshops with 6:30pm concert on the 19th. various

Aug 23–27

Ft. Thomas, AZ Ft. Thomas Elementary Residency. Multi-day workshops for grades 3 & 4, with student peformances. various

Sept 7–10

Bylas, AZ Mt. Turnbull Academy Residency various

Sept 11–
Oct 2

1013 S. Tyndall 4-week Adult Recreational Taiko class. Participants may perform at Tucson Meet Yourself, Oct 8–10, day and time tbd 2:30–4:30pm

Sept 16, 23, Oct 7, 14

1013 S. Tyndall 4-weekTaiko 'tweens 5:30–6:30pm

Sept 17–19

Malibu, CA Private wedding event  

Sept tbd

Mc Neal, AZ

Double Adobe Residency various

Oct 8–10

downtown Tucson Meet Yourself tbd

Oct 16–
Dec 11

1013 S. Tyndall 8-week Adult Recreational Taiko (ART) begins (no class Nov. 27). Participants may perform at Dec. 18 Review. 5:30–6:30pm

Oct 21, 23
& 30

1013 S. Tyndall ASP Bon Odori community workshop. Learn a Tucson's own simple folks dance, make a costume, and the process with us at the Nov. 7 All Souls Procession. Free! Th 5:30–
6:30pm; Sats 12:30–2:15pm

Oct 28—
Nov 18

1013 S. Tyndall 4-week Taiko 'tweens 5:30–6:30pm

Nov 7

downtown All Souls Procession and finale with Flam Chen, Ensphere and a cast of thousands! Procession assembles at 5pm at Epic Cafe. 5pm–we're done

Odaiko Sonora is a 501(c)3 arts education agency supported in part by your tax dollars, granted through Arizona Commission on the Arts (with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts) and the Tucson Pima Arts Council (with funding from the City of Tucson and Pima County). Partial funding also comes from individiuals and corporations through the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, the Ralph L. Smith Foundation, City of Tucson Ward V & VI Education funds, and Friends of Odaiko Sonora. Thank you for making us possible!

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