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Archives for 2019

Posted on November 17, 2019

Member Spotlight: Sonya Evans

Sonya was born in Japan and raised in California, Colorado, and Arizona, where she’s spent her adult life. She has a bachelor’s in zoology and doctorate in veterinary medicine, and recently retired after 35 years of veterinary practice. Sonya joined Odaiko Sonora in 2004, performing, composing, helping lead classes and group practices, and co-teaching OMA… [Read More]

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Posted on September 16, 2019

Member Spotlight: Nancy Hall

Nancy started her career with degrees in Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Technology. Later, she changed careers and became first a commercial helicopter and then airline pilot, and married David, her husband of 38 years. Our longest-standing community group member, Nancy turns her musical talents to creating rhythms and helping lead classes. In addition to… [Read More]

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Posted on September 8, 2019

September 2019: A New Season

That’s right, we’re back from summer and ready to go!….Even though summer “break” involved much less of a break than usual. After record-breaking attendance of our All-Ages Recreational Taiko (AART) classes during the 18-19 season, we listened to our students’ requests for more taiko and kept them running throughout the summer. In August, several Odaiko… [Read More]

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Posted on June 10, 2019

June 2019: Concerts and The Longest Day

Following our sold-out show at Green Valley CPAC, which you can watch HERE, Odaiko Sonora only got busier… In late April, we held a benefit concert in our own studio to raise money for our brand new gekko (moon drum), crafted by the maker of drums for the Japanese emperor. Thanks to your generosity, we… [Read More]

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Posted on February 28, 2019

Our 2019 AZ Matsuri Set on Video

Tom, Hank and Nan at Odaiko Sonora's 2nd Saturday gig 2/9

Another year, another Arizona Matsuri successfully completed! This year our set featured special guest Sascha Molina of Sacramento Taiko Dan. If you missed it, you’ll have another chance to see Sascha, along with Susan Tanabe and the inspiring Tiffany Tamaribuchi on March 13… all guests at our Green Valley CPAC concert! »read more

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