The Boulder Public Main Library is hosting a lunchtime concert tomorrow at the Canyon Theater- Denver Taiko - Japanese Drumming Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:15 – 1pm. This should be a great performance. For those of you in the Boulder area interested in learning the art of Japanese drumming, Lifelong Learning is offering a Traditional Japanese Drum class this October. Check out the details below.
Traditional Japanese Drum
The Taiko drum has been considered sacred since ancient times. Learn to play this Japanese instrument based on four basic elements: Mind, Skill, Body, and Manner. Culture, history, and language will also be explored. We will begin with basic grip, stance, and movements prior to practicing drills fundamental to Taiko drumming. We will also learn a routine of full body stretches and the use of voice at each class. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class.
About the instructor: Julie Misawa studied Taiko for 8 years under the guidance of Taiko master Seiichi Tanaka who brought Taiko to the United States in 1968. As a teacher and performer, she has traveled throughout the US and has played at venues such as Carnegie Hall.
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Green Tip from Lifelong Learning Instructor Kate Nelson
Roses are beautiful, but did you know that average rose has 127 different pesticides sprayed on it? (according to Corina Beczner of Vibrant Events). Make your wedding or party gentler on the earth by looking for sources of organic or locally grown flowers. You could also consider growing your own flowers in pots (organic, of course) in place of cut flowers for table arrangements.
Learn more helpful tips in Kate Nelson's Planning Green Weddings and Events class this October.
Kate Nelson, MA, has spent the past eight years as a teacher and Environmental Educator. For fun, she started Green Wedding Consulting, "An Eco-guide for the Groom and Bride." Kate never tires of researching the latest developments in green party planning.
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