Welcome to the Tengu School of Taiko

The Tengu School of Taiko is the teaching project run by Jared Hardwick, Taiko Drummers. His passion for Taiko led Jared to start the school with an aim to provide access to this exciting Japanese performing art to adults and children alike, to experience something different, fun and enriching.
 Since starting Taiko in 2007, Jared has gained substantial experience in performing, as well as teaching regular classes and workshops, both in schools and with adults.
 During his training, he has traveled to Japan to train with Yoshikazu Fujimoto of world renowned Japanese Taiko group 'Kodo', and has also been taught by Liz Walters of Tamashii Daiko, Miyuki Williams of Mugenkyo, Tomida Kazuaki and Shogo Yoshi (formerly of Kodo), Masashi Itohara of Oedo Sukeroku Taiko, Akemi Jige of Hono-O-Daiko, Tiffany Tamarabuchi and many more.
 He is currently teaching regular Taiko classes and workshops for adults and in schools as an extra-curricular activity,as well as being booked for various events throughout the UK.

BOOK A WORKSHOP FOR YOUR SCHOOL, EVENT, SOCIAL GROUP,
CORPORATE / TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY,
OR JUST FOR FUN WITH FRIENDS.

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News

Day workshops in the York area in August and September 2019
We are running 2 full day workshops on the following dates:
Saturday 31st August in Sheriff Hutton. 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday 15th September at Helmsley Arts Centre. 10am - 4pm
Full details for both events can be found HERE.

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New performing team members
We are excited to announce and welcome the newest members of the Tengu Taiko Drummers team:
Caroline, Lisa, Vanesssa, Cat and Anna!

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Tengu Taiko Drummers at UK Taiko Festival plus more gigs in 2019
We all had a great time at the 13th UK Taiko Festival, and were honoured to perform
at the Taiko beats concert along with some other great groups. You can watch our performance of
Raku at the festival here.
We have some upcoming performances at:
Platform fest in Pocklington, York. Sat 13th July
Meadowfest in Malton, North Yorkshire. Sat 20th July
Rowntree Park, York. Sat 17th August
Fulford Show, York and at the Black Bull in York. Monday 26th August (Bank Holiday)
Liverpool World Museum. Sat 5th October
Wallasey Central Library Japan day, Wirral, Cheshire. Sat 26th October
Krampus Ball at the Metropole in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Sat 17th December

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New July courses starting in York, Malton and Pickering
Come and have a go at Taiko drumming! 6 week courses starting soon in July:

Friday 12th July - Clifton Green Primary School, York. 7pm - 8.30pm
Monday 15th July - Norton College, Malton. 7pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday 17th July - Friends Meeting House, Pickering. 7pm - 8.30pm

Full info for the courses on the regular courses page HERE

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Kids workshops at Helmsley Arts Centre in the May half term
A great way for the kids to have fun and burn off excess energy!
We are happy to offer 2 workshops for kids on Thursday 30th May 2019.
Morning session 10 - 12pm for ages 8 to 12. Book here: http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/taiko-drumming-workshop-for-children-aged-8-12-years

Afternoon session 1pm - 4pm for ages 13 to 16. Book here: http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/taiko-drumming-workshop-for-children-aged-13-16-years

Full details on the workshops page HERE.

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Starting 2019 with a FREE workshop in Pickering on Saturday 19th January,
plus a full day workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre on Sunday 27th January
Why not make your New Year's resolution to bring Taiko Drumming into your life,
and start with a FREE beginners workshop at Pickering Library on 19/1/2019.

We are also holding a full day workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre, York on Jan 27th 2019.

Booking is required for all workshops. Full details are on the workshops page HERE.

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Tengu in the York Press
After a fantastic day of performances at the Fulford Show and Black Bull in York, we made it into an article for the York Press.
 'The Lord Mayor of York Cllr Keith Orrell, and Lady Mayoress Judith Orrell, opened the show before joining the Tengu School of Taiko to try their hands at a spot of Japanese drumming.'

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Tengu School of Taiko hits the front page of the York Press!
After performing on a scorching day, to a big crowd at the Fulford Show in York with a combined group
from the York and Malton classes, we appeared on the front page of The Press, along with the Mayor
of York! The full article can be viewed online at:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14710948.Fulford_Show__Report___5_photos/

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Junior Tengu Taiko class article in the York press
After doing a fantastic performance at the Poppleton performing arts day, and making us very proud,
the York press published a great article.
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14395866.Pupils_learn_art_of_drumming_at_school_s_arts_festival/