
2023-24 SEASON

YAMA NO OTO
IN CONCERT WITH KRISTY OSHIRO
Wednesday Sept 6, 2023
7:00 pm
Doors Open 6:30 pm
TransAlta Pavilion
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Mount Royal University
Yama no Oto is excited to kickstart the Fall 2023 season with a fun performance with special guest Kristy Oshiro!
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Kristy Aki Oshiro (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, 4th generation Japanese Okinawan-American professional taiko artist based in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area with over 30 years of experience. Founder and Artistic Director of the Tsubaki Ensemble, Queer Taiko, and SOKO Taiko, Creative Director of Placer Ume Taiko, and instructor of San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko. Kristy Aki also teaches taiko drumming classes in many cities from Nevada City to San Mateo and is available for group performances, touring, collaborations, school assemblies, residencies, workshops, private lessons, original compositions, corporate team building, rearrangement work, and artistic consultation.
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Entry is by donation (for the guest artist) at the door.
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YUKI 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Time: TBA
TransAlta Pavilion
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Mount Royal University
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2024 celebrates the fourth year of YUKI: A Winter Celebration of Taiko.
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Ticket information will be posted in Dec 2024
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YEAR END PERFORMANCE AND BBQ
Sunday June 23, 2024
Time: TBA
TransAlta Pavilion
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Mount Royal University
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Please join Yama no Oto and the taiko students of MRU Conservatory as they wrap up a busy year of taiko!
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Ticket information will be posted in May 2024
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FALL TAIKO JAM
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Time: TBA
ED2009
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Mount Royal University
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Join Yama no Oto for a taiko showcase and fun jam session
Entry is Free, but reservation is required.
Please check back for signup in Oct 2023
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HANA 2024
Sunday April 14, 2024
Time: TBA
TransAlta Pavilion
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts
Mount Royal University
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Springtime in Calgary is a refreshing time, as we look forward to the end of Winter.
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Ticket information will be posted in Feb 2024
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