Taiko drumming workshops
Students and teachers attending this program can expect to learn about percussion instruments, performing in an ensemble, keeping in time, following a leader, creating a performance piece, correct techniques for great sound and endurance, and improvisation.
About the program
This program is open to students in Years 5 to 12 who attend a NSW public school.
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.
Up to 10 students per school can attend the in-person workshops as a group with a supervising teacher. Up to 20 students per school can attend the online workshops as a group with a supervising teacher. A maximum of 2 students can attend the in-person workshops unaccompanied with prior email approval from the program coordinator, Ashley Napoleoni – ashley.jones29@det.nsw.edu.au
Applications close Friday 2 August
Online workshops
- Monday 26 August
- Session 1: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Session 2: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Participation fee: $130.00 per school
- Fees are processed as a direct debit via an Intercompany Journal (previously Sundry Tax) after the first session.
In-person workshop
- Tuesday 27 August: Denison College of Secondary Education – Kelso Campus
- Wednesday 28 August: Nangamay Public School (Mulgoa)
- Thursday 29 August: Heathcote High School
- Workshops from 9 am – 2:30 pm
- Participation fee: $33.00 per student
For accompanied students
- Fees are processed as a direct debit via an Intercompany Journal (previously Sundry Tax) after the first session.
- Teachers are required to retain copies of the Authority to film form for each participating student that has permission to publish.
For unaccompanied students
- Payment is taken via the Arts Unit's Payment portal.
- If students are attending unaccompanied, teachers are also required to upload the medical document to their application.
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All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Taiko drumming workshops, please email artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
