2024 Taiko Drumming with Mark Rooney 'Reviving Tradition: Blending Classic Power with Modern Vibes' at Baird Auditorium, Museum of Natural HistoryNEW

BOOM! Taiko drum artist Mark Rooney mixes the traditional power of this huge instrument with a modern vibe. His interactive performance rocks the house with massive sound and energy as participants learn some fascinating musical history and Japanese vocabulary-and have a chance to try their hand at playing these big drums!

Connections to the Classroom: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; Music; Call and Response; Theater/Performing Arts

Date
May 9, 2024

Time (2 Sessions)
10:15 am - 11:30 am

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About the Artist
Based in the Washington, DC area, Mark’s credits as a performing artist span multiple continents and genres. He began his taiko career in Boston, MA as a performing member of Odaiko New England in 1998. He has since performed with several groups in Japan, and has performed widely in Europe and the U.S. as a touring member of Taikoza. Mark is a dynamic and talented performer, but his true passion lies with teaching taiko. In addition to serving as Odaiko New England’s Artistic Director from 2008 - 2010, Mark was the principal architect and instructor for their widely successful education program. He has also taught in after-school programs and colleges, as well as the Mark H Rooney Taiko School for students in the DC area. To learn more, please visit him online at markhrooney.com.

Location
Baird Auditorium, Natural History Museum