Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
This program offered by: Unit Souzou Taiko
This program shares the history and context of taiko in Japan and the US through powerful drumming, personal real-life stories, and engaging audience participation.
A family night performance consists of 2-3 short taiko performance programs lasting 15-20 minutes, offered in the evening after school hours.
Program Model: Assembly Performance
Art Form: Music
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies, World Cultures
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, K
Program Requirements: Can perform anywhere indoors. Needs a 20' x 15' performance space. Students should be seated 8' from performance area with a 3' aisle in the middle. Needs: 2 microphones on stands & 1 electrical outlet (or 1 electrical outlet & ability to hook in Unit Souzou's wireless microphones to school sound system).
Instruction Language(s): English
About the Artist
Unit Souzou builds creative and imaginative works while honoring the history and roots of the taiko art form. Teaching artists, Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe, bring their 25 years of taiko experience to empower students through the drum.
"I am still vibrating!" -- Student, Portland "Makes my spirit soar" -- Student, Portland
Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705
| Delivery Method | Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Performance | Mileage/Travel Costs | For sites located more than 15 miles from Portland, a mileage fee will be applied (calculated using the IRS mileage rate). This program is available within 100 miles of Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging. | |
| Assembly Performance | Family Arts Night Performance | 1135.00 | A performance for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends. This program will be divided into three 15-25 minute performances. |