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Odaiko New England loves sharing taiko. From the gymnasiums of local elementary schools to the banks of the Charles River, we have also developed an impressive array of experience adapting performances to different audiences, venues, and occasions

To bring Odaiko New England to your event, please email juni@onetaiko.net or phone 781-608-3247. We can discuss which program would be best for you and can usually tailor something to accommodate your budget. If possible, please let us know the length of the program you’d like, the location and type of venue, type of program and any other special requests.

Types Of Programs

Festival Sets

ONE has been featured at several local festivals and community events, including the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the Cambridge River Festival, First Night in Providence, RI, the Boston Chinatown Festival, the National Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, DC, and the John Manjiro festival in New Bedford, MA. Festival sets are typically 20-30 minutes long, but can be adjusted to suit your program and needs. Festival sets are also suitable for private functions and corporate events

Concerts

The sound of a single odaiko is riveting on its own, but the sound of Odaiko New England on stage in full concert is breathtaking. ONE has performed complete 60-90 minute sets at universities such as Bridgewater State College and the University of Rhode Island. We promise a memorable evening of entertainment that will inspire and uplift.

Workshops

There is no better way to share the joy of taiko than to teach it to others! Odaiko New England teaches introductory level workshops for all ages throughout the New England area. Past workshops have included everything from 30-minute sessions for children at the Peabody-Essex Museum, to 3-hour intensive introductory workshops for adults, to 8-week residencies at local schools and community centers. ONE provides enthusiastic instructors and all necessary drums and equipment. ONE has also developed successful and engaging taiko workshops for corporations seeking creative and innovative ways to build employee teamwork.

Lecture Demonstrations

There is no better way to share the joy of taiko than to teach it to others! Odaiko New England teaches introductory level workshops for all ages throughout the New England area. Past workshops have included everything from 30-minute sessions for children at the Peabody-Essex Museum, to 3-hour intensive introductory workshops for adults, to 8-week residencies at local schools and community centers. ONE provides enthusiastic instructors and all necessary drums and equipment. ONE has also developed successful and engaging taiko workshops for corporations seeking creative and innovative ways to build employee teamwork.

Collaborations / Special Projects

Odaiko New England also seeks opportunities to push the boundaries of traditional taiko performance. ONE members have composed music for plays, performed at the opening of a night club, and participated in various collaborations and fusion pieces. We would love to work with you to create new and unique avenues of expression for the taiko drum.