Taiko Drumming Returns to Claremont

On Thursday, February 28^th the Burlington Taiko Group will lead workshop and perform a concert for the community. This school break workshop will be provided in the Zotto Gym on Broad St (behind the post office) from 9:00am – 2:30pm. Registration is required by Feb 25th (space is limited). Best for ages 10 and up, but younger will be considered. Adult participants are welcome, first preference given to students. Registration required (except for students already participating in the parks and rec vacation program): email [email protected]. The workshop has an hour built in for lunch, and participants should bring a bagged lunch with them. This event is provided by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts (WCC-MA.org) as part of their Youth Arts Enrichment Initiative with support from Claremont Parks and Recreation. There is no fee required to participate, but donations are encouraged from those able. For full information, click HERE

Later that day a snowy performance will be held at Arrowhead Recreation Center at 7pm. Bundle up, buy a hot chocolate, and enjoy the performance by members of Burlington Taiko Group and participants in the morning workshop. This special performance is a rare opportunity to experience taiko drumming in the snow! No admission required, donations suggested. Special thanks to collaborators Claremont Parks and Recreation and Arrowhead Recreation Club for their part in making this program possible. For more information, click HERE