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Emeryville Taiko Announces Classes Events

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Daihachi Oguchi
Happy New Year from Emeryville Taiko! Susan Horn and all the Emeryville Taiko students wish you a joyous 2009!

We are starting the year energized and ready to drum! Whether your new year's resolution is to get more exercise, make new friends, develop your musical side, or have more fun, taiko may be just what you are looking for. We hope you will join us!

January Classes
Sensei Susan Horn is back from her Italian adventures and has some exciting new ideas. January classes will focus on the songs Umi Matsuri and Masaru, both of which were introduced to us by Tomida-san during his visit in October.

New students may begin attending classes at any time. Please email us [email protected] to let us know when you would like to come and we will confirm your place.

We are currently holding classes at the First Congregational Church of Oakland. The schedule for January is as follows:

Beginning 1 classes
Thursday, 7 to 9 pm: January 8, 15, 22 and 29
Saturday, 2 to 4 pm: January 3, 10 and 17

Beginning 2 classes
Tuesday, 7 to 9 pm: January 6, 13, 20 and 27
Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm: January 3, 10 and 17 (Please note the change in time)

Intermediate classes
Monday, 7 to 9 pm: January 5, 12, 19 and 26
Wednesday, 7 to 9 pm: January 7 only
Note: There are no classes on the last two Saturdays, January 24 and 31.

Classes will be held at:
First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison Street (at 27th St.) Oakland, CA 94612

Our classes are in the lower level of the church; enter through the purple door on Harrison street directly opposite the Whole Foods Market loading dock. You can get a map and directions at: http://www.firstoakland.org/?How_to_Find_Us

Upcoming Taiko Drum performances

Saturday, February 7, 2 - 4 pm
Lunar New Year Festival at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Join us as we bring in the year of the Ox with the OACC!

Saturday, April 19
Northern California Taiko Expo at the Morgan Hill Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival).

Sunday, April 26
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival at Memorial Park on Stevens Creek Boulevard across from De Anza College.

In search of a new home
We are still seeking a long-term location to hold classes and give performances. Do you know of a space that might fit our needs? Our ideal space is at least 1000 square feet, plus drum storage space (preferably at least 1600 square feet total), is in or not too far from Emeryville, and is either soundproof or has no neighbors on evenings and weekends.

Support us
Emeryville Taiko is a San Francisco Bay Area taiko group providing traditional Japanese drumming classes and performances. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and your financial support is appreciated. You can donate online at our website.

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