The Japanese Special Dinner went well, IMO. :) We played Odaiko and Hachijo.
There has been a lot going on, and a lot coming up! It's kind of crazy, and figuring out the logistics of everything is a bit time-consuming, haha.
What has been up:
- We ordered scrubs so our pants and such can be more uniform!
- Bought long pine dowels from Home Depot and made 9 new pairs of bachi - also coated with tung oil. You guys had a lot of stuff left over. Thank goodness you had tung oil! I think they improved the durability of the bachi.
- Bought lots of screws and other things to use to reinforce the stands so that they are less likely to break. Benson and I are figuring this out (I think? BENSON? XD).
- Next weekend we plan on going to UCR to have a joint practice with Senryu Taiko. Scary! We're going to share drills and perform songs for each other. @__@ uguuu. There's been so little time since school started that I don't really feel prepared. :(
- There's an older lady taiko player in Claremont from the East Coast (Massachusetts, I think?) that asked us if we would like another player or someone to help teach. I think we're going to take her up on the latter.
- Nov 2 - Scripps Art Gallery opening performance
Hey all!
ReplyDeleteI'M SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS! You're turning this group into something much bigger then it has ever been before. My old taiko heart is just overflowing, haha.
This blog is a great idea, especially since now I'll be able to keep up with your exploits. I went to a performance by the San Francisco Taiko group in Japan Town over the summer....it made me miss taiko so much! You could tell they were having a lot of fun. That's where I hope you guys end up one day. A featured group during a city wide festival!
Ooh, definitely recruit that lady and pick her brain for new songs and exercises! Same with the riverside group, someone needs to smuggle in a video camera to record their stuff (just kidding, but only a little bit). It'd be awesome if you guys were able to close at the luau with an all new set.
In more personal news, I'm starting a job in Orange County in November, which means I won't be that far away. Maybe I can come see you guys perform some time, or join a practice or two! Hope everyone is doing well.
Keala