March 03, 2006

Dear Odaiko New England fans, supporters and fellow taiko-enthusiasts!:

We have a big couple of months planned and wanted to share some major highlights, starting with ...
 
Odaiko New England's big concert: CROSSROADS, April 29 and 30!
We are excited to announce our 12th Anniversary Concert, CROSSROADS, to be presented at the Mainstage at the Media Arts Center of Roxbury Community College (1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury) on April 29th (8:00 pm) and 30th (3:00 pm).  Advance tickets are through TicketWeb.com or 1-866-468-7619 (some service charges apply).  For the first time ever, O.N.E. will share a self-presented, full-length concert with the Boston community, highlighting the talents of O.N.E.'s performing members, the group's newest compositions and commissions, and a guest appearance by internationally-renowned Japanese flute master-performer, Marco Lienhard.  All proceeds from this fundraising concert will support O.N.E.'s cultural and artistic activities, providing critical support to our creative work and helping us to share our artistry with ever more diverse audiences. Please don't miss this incredible show and the chance to celebrate with Odaiko New England!
 
Calling for Volunteers
With this major milestone concert coming up in 8 weeks, we're looking for volunteers to assist with ushering, merchandise, and even some backstage assistance!  Volunteering for the concert is a great way to support Odaiko New England's work and to get involved in our taiko community.  Interested?  Please contact Assistant Artistic Director Mark H. Rooney at mhrooney@hotmail.com.

Elaine Fong
Artistic Director
Odaiko New England

Here is our list of performances and activities:

Introductory Taiko Workshop at Charles River School of Shiatsu (Cambridge)
Sun. March 12, 2007
Charles River School of Shiatsu, 2 – 5 pm
585 Massachusetts Ave., 4th fl. (Central Square)
Cost: $50 early registration before 2/28
$60 late registration. $25 deposit required.
To register: (617) 868-4585 or info@CharlesRiverShiatsu.com

Shapleigh Middle School (Kittery, ME)
Taiko workshops, March 30

On-going taiko classes for adults!
Jr. taiko classes for kids (ages 8 – 13)
29 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA
For more information, and to register, go to our website: http://www.onetaiko.org

Bring Odaiko New England to your school!
For K-12 school programs in Massachusetts, contact Young Audiences of Mass. At 617-629-9262 x28 or http://www.yamass.org/

Odaiko New England presents its dynamic lecture demonstrations at the following schools:
March 7, 10:00 am, Ecole Bilingue (Arlington, MA)
March 8, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Blanchard School (Boxboro, MA)
March 9, 10:145 am & 1:15 pm, Mary K. Goode School (Middleboro, MA)
March 16, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, Brooks School (Medford, MA)
March 21, 9:40 am, Ipswich High School (Ipswich, MA)
March 30, 10:15 am & 1:15 pm, Henry B. Burkland School (Middleboro, MA)