Classes and Workshops
Be a pert of the legacy of Japanese traditional music with one of the Midwest's leading taiko groups!
"JASC Tsukasa Taiko is proud to present the opportunity to learn the Japanese cultural arts. With our professional instructors and our extensive musical histories, we offer the chance for all people to learn about the rich artistic heritage we represent. Our goal is to pass this legacy on to future generations, keeping our culture alive and our community strong."
- Tatsu Aoki, Artistic Director
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What we do
JASC Tsukasa Taiko offers taiko classes throughout the year as well as the opportunity to learn other traditional Japanese musical instruments, including the shamisen (3-string lute) and shinobue (bamboo flute). Activities take place at the Japanese American Service Committee, located on the northside of Chicago.
Our instructors are established, professional musicians and recording artists who are nationally and internationally renowned for their expertise. Our instructors are a part of an artistic lineage that can be traced back to the roots of the traditional Japanese performing arts.
We work closely with schools and other educational institutions to provide special presentations on the history of taiko and Japanese music to audiences of all ages.
Weekly group music classes, private lessons, as well as special workshops are offered throughout the year. Weekly classes are presented quarterly sessions (10 classes per quarter).
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
We recommend that children be 5 years of age or older to begin classes.
Location
In March 2004, Tsukasa Taiko moved from its previous home and set up activities at the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC), located at 4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640.
This move has facilitate the growth of both organizations vision of using the cultural arts as a vessel for building a vibrant and healthy community. Now, people of all ages and experience levels have a place to go and learn the performance practice of taiko as well as the role taiko holds in Japanese American heritage.
Contact Tsukasa Taiko
For booking performances, workshops, lecture/demonstrations and to find out about class/workshop schedules and
The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) member/family discounts, please contact the JASC at
(773) 275 0097 ext. 229 or
programs@jasc-chicago.org
- JASC Tsukasa Taiko
Japanese American Service Committee
4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
