Exploring the Vibrant World of Taiko in Europe
The Future of Taiko in EU
Thoughts on the
Future of Taiko
in Europe
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
“Taiko means wildly different things
in different communities of practice.”
Kate Walker, 2021
“There is no such thing as
Japanese taiko
…
…there is only
taiko played
in Japan
, or
taiko played by
Japanese people
.”
There is no such thing as
European taiko.
Why People Outside Japan Play Taiko
1.
Culture / Heritage
2.
The Musical Journey
3.
Holistic Benefits / Community
Jennifer Uyeda, 2000
1. Culture / Heritage
2. The Musical Journey
3. Holistic Benefits /
Community
Player Survey for 1
st
European Taiko Conference
Kate Walker, 2016
Why most ETC survey participants play taiko:
•
i
ts use of the body and health benefits
•
i
ts social nature
•
and to make music
Kate Walker, 2016
Why most ETC survey participants play taiko:
•
i
ts use of the body and health benefits
•
i
ts social nature
•
and to make music
These are the foundations on which
taiko in Europe
is being built
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
1. Members of the
public see a local taiko
group perform
1. Members of the
public see a local taiko
group perform
2. They sign up
for local taiko
workshops and courses
1. Members of the
public see a local taiko
group perform
2. They sign up
for local taiko
workshops and courses
3. Some go on
to join the group
and perform
But how did that group start in the first place?
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
http://users.rider.edu/~suler/zenstory/ritualcat.html
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
“Taiko is an invented tradition.”
Kate Walker, 2021
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
2.
Echoing Others
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
2.
Echoing Others
“…rather than adding to the conversation”
Shoji Kameda
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
2.
Echoing Others
“…rather than adding to the conversation”
Shoji Kameda
“Find your own voice”
4
th
European Taiko Conference
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
2.
Echoing Others
“…rather than adding to the conversation”
Shoji Kameda
“Find your own voice”
4
th
European Taiko Conference
“Please create your own taiko (like we did)”
Seido Kobayashi
Three Problems with “Imported Taiko”
1.
The Tethered Cat
2.
Echoing Others
3.
Succession
…when group/school is dependent
on non-local cultural knowledge,
what happens when the original leader moves on?
Importing
Principles
Principles sit
with the
holistic and
community
aspects of taiko
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
UK Primary School
Year 1: 5-6
Year 2: 6-7
Year 3: 7-8
Year 4: 8-9
Year 5: 9-10
Year 6: 10-11
Devon County Music Service
•
6 sets of 15 taiko drums
•
Free to schools for 1 term
•
18 schools per year get taiko
•
New children every year
>1000
UK Primary School
Year 1: 5-6
Year 2: 6-7
Year 3: 7-8
Year 4: 8-9
Year 5: 9-10
Year 6: 10-11
UK Primary School
Year 1: 5-6
Year 2: 6-7
Year 3: 7-8
Year 4: 8-9
Year 5: 9-10
Year 6: 10-11
Teachers
•
Principles first and foremost
•
Books and online videos available
•
Classes from TSW
•
Simple things done well
Devon County Music Service
•
6 sets of 15 taiko drums
•
Free to schools for 1 term
•
18 schools per year get taiko
•
New children every year
>1000
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
Taiko as Art
Focus on what we are saying - creating / composing
And on our audience
Challenges for Taiko “Art” in Europe
Challenges for Taiko “Art” in Europe
Dispensing with the Tethered Cats
Challenges for Taiko “Art” in Europe
Dispensing with the Tethered Cats
Dearth of youth taiko programmes
Challenges for Taiko “Art” in Europe
Dispensing with the Tethered Cats
Dearth of youth taiko programmes
Absence of élite taiko training
Challenges for Taiko “Art” in Europe
Dispensing with the Tethered Cats
Dearth of youth taiko programmes
Absence of élite taiko training
But humans have a genius for invention
Go create!
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
Thoughts on the Future of Taiko in Europe
1.
Taiko in Education
2.
Taiko in the Community
3.
Taiko as Art
Thoughts on the Future of Taiko in Europe
The art is in simply doing it
– playing taiko with other people
“I am in love with taiko.
No two ensembles are alike in style nor technique,
attitude nor approach, age nor size.
And yet, underneath their musical and stylistic diversity lies a
deeper realm in which there are no distinctions at all.
Rather, there is a primitive desire to translate the emotional fact
of being alive into sound and rhythm, and an organic compulsion
to communicate and connect with others.”
Jennifer Uyeda, 2000
Delve into the evolving landscape of Taiko in Europe, where the traditional Japanese art form finds new expressions and meanings. From its role in education and community engagement to its significance as an art form, discover the diverse perspectives and motivations behind the growing interest in Taiko beyond its origins. Explore the cultural, social, and health-driven aspects that shape the future of Taiko in European contexts.
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Thoughts on the Future of Taiko in Europe
1. Taiko in Education 2. Taiko in the Community 3. Taiko as Art
Taiko means wildly different things in different communities of practice. Kate Walker, 2021
There is no such thing as Japanese taiko there is only taiko played in Japan, or taiko played by Japanese people.
There is no such thing as European taiko.
Why People Outside Japan Play Taiko 1. Culture / Heritage 2. The Musical Journey 3. Holistic Benefits / Community Jennifer Uyeda, 2000
Player Survey for 1st European Taiko Conference 1. Culture / Heritage Interest in Japan/Asia 2. The Musical Journey Music/sound-making Performing Musical Development Audience Engagement 3. Holistic Benefits / Community Health Benefits Social Element Personal Development Community Fun Breadth of taiko 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Kate Walker, 2016
Why most ETC survey participants play taiko: its use of the body and health benefits its social nature and to make music Kate Walker, 2016
Why most ETC survey participants play taiko: its use of the body and health benefits its social nature and to make music These are the foundations on which taiko in Europe is being built
1. Taiko in Education 2.Taiko in the Community 3. Taiko as Art
1. Members of the public see a local taiko group perform
1. Members of the public see a local taiko group perform 2. They sign up for local taiko workshops and courses
1. Members of the public see a local taiko group perform 3. Some go on to join the group and perform 2. They sign up for local taiko workshops and courses
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat http://users.rider.edu/~suler/zenstory/ritualcat.html
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat Taiko is an invented tradition. Kate Walker, 2021
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat 2. Echoing Others
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat 2. Echoing Others rather than adding to the conversation Shoji Kameda
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat 2. Echoing Others rather than adding to the conversation Shoji Kameda Find your own voice 4th European Taiko Conference
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat 2. Echoing Others rather than adding to the conversation Shoji Kameda Find your own voice 4th European Taiko Conference Please create your own taiko (like we did) Seido Kobayashi
Three Problems with Imported Taiko 1. The Tethered Cat 2. Echoing Others 3. Succession when group/school is dependent on non-local cultural knowledge, what happens when the original leader moves on?
Importing Principles Principles sit with the holistic and community aspects of taiko
1.Taiko in Education 2. Taiko in the Community 3. Taiko as Art
UK Primary School Year 1: 5-6 Year 2: 6-7 Year 3: 7-8 Year 4: 8-9 Year 5: 9-10 Year 6: 10-11
Devon County Music Service 6 sets of 15 taiko drums Free to schools for 1 term 18 schools per year get taiko New children every year >1000 UK Primary School Year 1: 5-6 Year 2: 6-7 Year 3: 7-8 Year 4: 8-9 Year 5: 9-10 Year 6: 10-11
Devon County Music Service 6 sets of 15 taiko drums Free to schools for 1 term 18 schools per year get taiko New children every year >1000 UK Primary School Year 1: 5-6 Year 2: 6-7 Year 3: 7-8 Year 4: 8-9 Year 5: 9-10 Year 6: 10-11 Teachers Principles first and foremost Books and online videos available Classes from TSW Simple things done well
1. Taiko in Education 2. Taiko in the Community 3.Taiko as Art
Taiko as Art Focus on what we are saying - creating / composing And on our audience
Challenges for Taiko Art in Europe Dispensing with the Tethered Cats
Challenges for Taiko Art in Europe Dispensing with the Tethered Cats Dearth of youth taiko programmes
Challenges for Taiko Art in Europe Dispensing with the Tethered Cats Dearth of youth taiko programmes Absence of lite taiko training
Challenges for Taiko Art in Europe Dispensing with the Tethered Cats Dearth of youth taiko programmes Absence of lite taiko training But humans have a genius for invention
Thoughts on the Future of Taiko in Europe 1. Taiko in Education 2. Taiko in the Community 3. Taiko as Art
Thoughts on the Future of Taiko in Europe 1. Taiko in Education 2. Taiko in the Community 3. Taiko as Art The art is in simply doing it playing taiko with other people
I am in love with taiko. No two ensembles are alike in style nor technique, attitude nor approach, age nor size. And yet, underneath their musical and stylistic diversity lies a deeper realm in which there are no distinctions at all. Rather, there is a primitive desire to translate the emotional fact of being alive into sound and rhythm, and an organic compulsion to communicate and connect with others. Jennifer Uyeda, 2000
