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Taiko Drumming, Art Workshops, Music, and more

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A busy summer of fall events are coming up! Join us for great music, workshops, and more:

IMG_4631Japanese Sumi-E Brush Painting
At Union Episcopal Church, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont
Sept 11, 1pm – 3pm
Suggested donation: $10

Join us for September’s monthly art project: Sumi-E Painting with instructor Ernie Perry (art teacher in SAU 60). Supplies will be provided, ages 10 through adult are welcome. Advanced registration is requested HERE, or email [email protected].

 

Japanese Taiko Drumming Workshops

Learn the art of Japanese Taiko Drumming with Sensei Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group. Each workshop will also have a rehearsal the day of the Performance by Burlington Taiko Group. $25 suggested free will donation. Ages 10 and up, no experience required. Advanced registration is strongly suggested by emailing [email protected]

Afternoon Workshop (tent. location – CSB Community Center):
Wednesday, Sept 14 and Friday, Sept 16 at 3:30pm – 5pm

Evening Workshop at Ahimsa Yoga Studio, 140 North St, Claremont
Wednesday, Sept 14 and Friday, Sept 16 at 7pm – 9pm

Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop at the Claremont Farmers' and Artisans' Market in September.

Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop

Taiko Drumming Charlestown all ages workshop
At St. Luke’s Church, 188 Main St, Charlestown, NH (outside on the green)
Saturday, Sept 17th, 11am

Join us for an all ages demonstration and workshop. Come try out the drums, and learn more about Taiko Drumming! Later that afternoon in Claremont you’ll be able to see a full performance of Taiko Drumming.

cropped-MG_7602.jpgBurlington Taiko Performance
Union Church field, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH
Saturday, Sept 17th, 6pm

Join use with members of the Burlington Taiko Group for a can’t-miss performance! We’ll have food sale at this great annual event.

Claremont HopStops return: Uncle Rock: Rock ‘n’ roll music for young and old
Sept 17, 3pm
Broad St Park, Claremont, NH
FREE

Robert Burke Warren—dubbed “Uncle Rock” by his nephew—gets audiences up on their feet with his rootsy meets rock ‘n’ roll guitar music. This globe-trotting one-man band performs songs with lyrics about monsters, taking naps and recycling set to Buddy Holly and David Bowie-inspired music. Uncle Rock’s dynamic performances have won him fans all over the US, including praise from the Los Angeles Times and the The New York Times. Parents and kids alike will jump, shout and sing along with their newest (and favorite) relative.

Stay tuned for more info coming soon on:

  • Newmont Band Performance on Oct 2nd
  • Jewelry Making Workshop
  • The Bach Tree Musician’s Intensive (student and advanced musician sessions)
  • The Art of the Duo: Kinan Azmeh and Dinuk Wijeratne on October 29th (including the popular multicultural buffet!)

Register now for taiko drumming workshops!

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Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop at the Claremont Farmers' and Artisans' Market in September.

Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko Group leads a workshop in Claremont

Join us for our Annual Japanese Taiko Drumming workshops hosted this year at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, and Ahimsa Yoga Studio!

Register here, or by contacting [email protected]

More Information HERE.

Sessions available starting October 15th – 17th:
Afternoon Taiko Workshop:
3:30pm – 5:15pm Thursday and Friday
12:30pm – 1:30pm Saturday (recital warm up)
CSB Community Center
152 South St, Claremont, NH

Evening Taiko Workshop:
7:00pm – 8:45pm Thursday and Friday
1:30pm – 2:30pm Saturday (recital warm up)

Join us for the performance!
Recital and Burlington Taiko Performance:
3:00pm Saturday

Sign up for Drumming! Starts this Wednesday!

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The Claremont 250th Celebration is pleased to announce Taiko (Japanese drumming) workshops leading up to the Sept 20th Birthday in the Bricks festival. This program, facilitated by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts, will be offered Sept 17th through 19th with the Burlington Taiko Group. It is open to the community of Claremont and beyond. Participants will then be able to perform as a group just prior to the Burlington Taiko performance at the Birthday in the Bricks. Sessions will be offered afternoons at 12:30 and 3:30 at Claremont’s CSB Community Center, and Evenings at 6:30 at the Union Church Parish Hall (133 Old Church Rd in West Claremont). Membership is not required, and there is no required fee to join these workshops, but donations to help support the program are appreciated. Participation at all sessions is not required, but preference will be given to those who can attend all 3 days and the performance. More info can be found at wcc-ma.org and claremont250.com

Japanese Taiko Drumming is an exhilarating style of drumming that does not require you to have music experience, and is great for all ages. You can bring the whole family to participate together (suggested for ages 8 and up). This program is made possible in part through a grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA.org), and through a collaboration with Claremont Parks and Recreation. The program schedule is:

Afternoon Taiko Workshop @ CSB Community Center
Wed, Sept 17th – Friday Sept 19th: 12:30 – 2:00pm

After-School Taiko Workshop @ CSB Community Center
Wed, Sept 17th – Friday Sept 19th: 3:30 – 4:55pm

Evening Taiko Workshop
Union Church Parish Hall (133 Old Church Rd)
* This session is targeted at teenagers and adults, and has only 15 spaces
Wed, Sept 17th – Friday Sept 19th: 6:30 – 8pm

If you are interested in participating please contact [email protected]. There are limited spaces, so RSVP soon!