Enso Daiko

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
September 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Washington
Washington
Project Overview

Ens? Daiko is a Minnesota based world class taiko ensemble who delivers loud, energetic performaaiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming that combines music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism.

This program is a combination of performance, lecture and interactive activities. With an emphasis on individual empowerment and the community building benefits of taiko, the performance is easily adjusted to any age/ability level.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$900
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn the history & cultural context of taiko drumming in Japan and the United States. They will also learn about taiko drums, how they are made, a general vocabulary for the artform, and kuchishoka - how we say & teach rhythms.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants enjoyed a live musical performance while learning the history & cultural context of taiko drumming in Japan and the United States. Participants also learned about taiko drums, how they are made, a general vocabulary for the artform, and kuchishoka - how we say & teach rhythms.

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200