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July 29 — UPDATES

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Let the countdown begin!  TEN MORE DAYS until the North American Taiko Conference officially takes off with the Opening Ceremony! 

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– Workshops have been assigned!! To check, please log in to your account.

If you would like to request a change to your workshop schedule, you may do so at the following times:

Thursday, August 6, 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Friday, August 7, 8:00am-9:00am

 

– Volunteer assignments will be emailed soon!  Thank you for signing up!!

– Get your Taiko Jam 09 tickets! The four groups (Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko, Kishin Daiko, On Ensemble, and Portland Taiko) have been rehearsing hard for the show, so “DON” miss out! You can get more info and tickets by visiting the Taiko Jam page!! 

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Fun Fact:  Close to 150 attendees will be experiencing the North American Taiko Conference for the first time this year!!

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Two More Weeks!

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In just TWO WEEKS, Little Tokyo will be filled with taiko players for the conference!


– Discussion Sessions: Still can’t get enough Taiko? Come join our expert panelists on Aug 8, 12:45PM, in a series of informal discussion sessions that will cover a wide range of topics regarding taiko. Discussion session descriptions have been updated, so check out the Discussion Sessions page!

– Welcome Reception: Thank you to those who have been sending donations to the Welcome Reception Fund through PayPal and checks!  If you would like to contribute, please visit the Welcome Reception page!

– Taiko Jam Tickets are going fast!! Visit here to get yours today!

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Fun Fact: You have an opportunity to watch 14+ performances throughout the Taiko Conference weekend!!

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Taiko Marketplace, Group Directory, Transportation, and Taiko Jam Promo Video

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– TAIKO MARKETPLACE - We are pleased to announce the Taiko Marketplace vendors!  Check out the details and the full list of vendors here! All these vendors in one place!

– GROUP DIRECTORY - Taiko group directory and bios are now available here!

– TRANSPORTATION - If you are looking for alternate ways of getting from LAX or Burbank Airport to the Little Tokyo area, make sure to check out this page!

– TAIKO JAM 09 - Here’s a video to give you a sneak peak of the Taiko Jam 09 performing groups!
Taiko Jam 09 Promo Video

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July 17, 2009 - UPDATES!!

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– REMINDER: Online Registration cut-off date is JULY 24! If you have not registered yet and want to attend the conference, sign up today! After that, you will only be able to pay on the day of the event, on site (at the JACCC).

– Equipment! If you are interested in lending taiko to the Taiko Conference, please contact Jason Osajima (josajima@gmail.com).  The conference workshops and performances would not be possible without the generous groups lending us their taiko!

– Discussion Session descriptions are up! Come check out the details of this year’s discussion sessions! Click here!  Which one will you attend??

– Volunteers! Yes, we still need you!!  You can volunteer even if you are taking workshops!  There’s lots to do behind the scene and we need your help!  Sign up here!

– TAIKO JAM ‘09 - Have you gotten your tickets yet?  Remember, if you can get a group of 10 or more, you can get the group price!  Check out all the info and tickets here!   You can also view the promo video here!

– NATC Welcome Reception

Here are the details for the welcome reception!!

Thursday, August 6, 2009
6:30 - 9:00PM
Centenary United Methodist Church
300 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1710

If you would like to donate to the Welcome Reception fund, please make checks payable to JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL & COMMUNITY CENTER (JACCC) and send to:
Taiko Conference Reception Fund
c/o: Jen Baik
244 South San Pedro Street, Suite 505
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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If you would like to donate via PAYPAL, click here or check out the welcome reception page for more info.

July 2, 2009 - New announcements and updates!

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Taiko 10 groups are announced! Click here to see who’s performing this year!

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We still need volunteers, so if you are free for all or any part of August 7, 8, 9, please consider donating your time to help us.  For a complete list of volunteer times and duties, please go here.  Please pass the word onto anyone who may be interested… you can be registered for NATC activities (workshops, etc) AND be a volunteer, too! Sign-up today!

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Did you know that we are exactly one month away from beginning tech rehearsals for Taiko Jam?  The four groups are working hard to bring you an amazing concert, so “DON” miss out!!  Tickets are going fast!


Less than 2 months away!

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UPDATES!

* We’re close to capacity, so complete your registration today to guarantee your spot in the workshops!

* If you’re interested in supporting this year’s conference visit our sponsorship page!

* We still have some space available for the Marketplace!  Apply here!  The list of vendors will be confirmed soon.

* Volunteers are needed! Please look here to see how you can help out!

* Taiko Jam ‘09 tickets are going fast!  Get yours today here!

* Taiko 10 performing groups will be announced soon! Please check back!

Updates Updates Updates!!!!!! Late fee applies this Saturday!!!

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Hurry up and register for the 2009 North American Taiko Conference!!
Late fee will be applied after today! (Fri, 5/29/09)

News and Updates:

  • Workshops List updated.
  • Registration is being processed for workshop availability. Thanks for your patience.
  • Information about the Marketplace and how to reserve your vendor space will be posted soon.



Taiko Jam Tickets / Volunteer / Taiko 10

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Taiko Jam tickets are now on sale! Get them quick as they always sell out fast! To purchase online, please visit http://jaccc.tix.com.

Volunteer Registration is now open.  Please visit http://www.taikoconference.org/11volunteering to provide your information.

Taiko 10 Community Concert submissions are still being accepted!  Make sure you submit your group’s information to perform at this awesome event!

Updates!!

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  • Registration for the 2009 North American Taiko Conference is now available!  Register now.  Workshops will be available shortly.
  • Taiko Jam 2009 groups have been selected.  Checkout the Taiko Jam page!
  • The Conference Program has been finalized and released.
  • Thank you to all that have applied for participation in the 2009 Summer Taiko Institute! Replies will be sent before April 24.