Taiko drumming workshops – applications for unaccompanied students

Region: Metro, Metro South and West, Metropolitan South, Regional South
Years 5 to 12
Event Application Workshop Music
Tags: Percussion

Dates

Applications closing: Fri 25 Jul 2025

This program will educate students in Japanese taiko style drumming techniques. Led by our experienced tutor Graham Hilgendorf, director of YuNiOn. During these active and engaging one-day workshops students and teachers will learn about the taiko, playing in an ensemble and simple music arrangements, which culminate in performance work that can be taken back to school and shared with the school community.

A maximum of 2 students can attend the in-person workshops unaccompanied with prior email approval from the program coordinator, Ashley Napoleoni – [email protected]

Dates and venues 

Term 3, Week 6 

  • Tuesday 26 August – Canterbury South Public School
  • Wednesday 27 August – Rooty Hill High School
  • Thursday 28 August – Warilla High School 
  • Friday 29 August – online 

Workshop information

  • Face-to-face workshops from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm.
  • Participation fee: $35.00 per student for face to face workshops and $130 per school of online workshops of up to 30 students. 
  • Open to all Year 3 to 12 students 

Disclaimer

Once an application has been submitted, you will have until Friday 25 July to cancel or amend your numbers.

Refund policy

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you have up to seven days to submit a refund request. Please email your request to [email protected]. Refunds will only be processed in cases of extenuating circumstances. 

Attendance

The program starts at 9:30 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. Please note that this may mean your students will need to arrange alternate transport to and from school on these days in order to attend the full program. Arriving late and leaving early is disruptive to the tutors and other students in the program.

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]

All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If your students require support to participate in the Taiko Drumming Workshop, please email [email protected] so we can assist.

 

Application process

Unaccompanied students attending the workshop

  1. A maximum of 2 students can attend the workshops unaccompanied.
  2. Email a request for the unaccompanied student/s to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator – Ashley Napoleoni
  3. Read the information pack: 2025 Taiko Drumming Information Package (DOCX 1.3 MB)
  4. Complete this online application form, including the unaccompanied students' details and contact teacher information.
  5. Pay the $35 per student through the payment portal, select 'arts initiatives' and 'Taiko Drumming: Payment portal 
  6.  Enter the receipt number at the bottom of the webform. 

Please note - all unaccompanied student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the program.

Cost

  • $35.00 per participating student

Enquiries

The Arts Initiatives team
The Arts Unit
[email protected]
02 8512 1190

Related programs

Unaccompanied students apply for the workshop

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your child.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your child’s

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Student details
Gender
Parent/guardian details
School details
An email will be sent to this address for a teacher reference and endorsement. 

Student background information

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Does the student identify as a person with disability?
Is a language other than English spoken at home?
Are any other special provisions required?

Student medical information

Emergency contact details
Please indicate any medical conditions the student suffers from.
If nil, please type N/A.
Workshop specific information
Enter the receipt number you received after making a payment through the student payment portal as step 1 of the registration process.
How will the student be travelling to the workshop?
How will the student be travelling from the workshop?

Authority to film and record

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Contact person name: Ashley Napoleoni
Email: [email protected]

Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')

Project

Project described as above.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

  • Video (including audio)
  • Still photography
  • Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.

Filming location

As per project date unless otherwise described.

What the footage will be used for

To promote and celebrate the program.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

  • on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
  • in publicity materials published by the department
  • on the department’s social media accounts
  • in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
  • television
  • other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Performances, rehearsals, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers  and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.

Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Permission to publish

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (talent release).

[program coordinator contact details]

Please sign above

Payment

I understand full payment must be made before the program or event begins. Once payment has been made, there will be no refunds. Cash will not be accepted.