It’s May and we’re starting something new. This is a song that was inspired by a song we taught at a summer camp at Stanford. There are two “verses” that can be played alone, or at the same time. We started learning the first part this week. Here is a video of the first 5 lines (out of 8 lines). The kuchishoka can be found HERE.
Note that the movements and kiai are not set yet - we’ll be coming up with them as a class, as well as learning the rest of the song in the next weeks. We also need to name it.
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We had shared books that we recommended in the chat. I’m so sorry, but I forgot to save the chat before closing Zoom! :(
Here’s one that Bonnie sent me after class: “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. It’s a Young Adult title--very engaging and not as serious as The Beekeeper of Aleppo which I suggested in class.”
A couple of people in the class have registered for the Rollathon, thanks Liz M and Mary Ann S! If you would like to sponsor, please let Meg know.
This is the final weekend of the virtual Nikkei Matsuri. You can see many great videos here, including SJT videos: https://nikkeimatsuri.org/
The lyrics for 4 Principles song are below. A good reminder for us to check in on them from time to time. :)
The 4 Principles Song (written by Yurika)
MUSICAL TECHNIQUE is the part of taiko that you hear (That you hear)
KATA is the part of taiko that you see (That you see)
ATTITUDE is the part of taiko that you think about (In your head)
And KI is the part of taiko that you feel (In your heart)
These are the 4 Principles of SJT (SJT)
San Jose Taiko started back in 1973 (That’s old!)
The 4 Principles make the base of everything we do (That’s right)
And with Beginner’s Mind we try to improve (And have fun!)