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8:30am MDT

Building Up to Composition LIMITED

Monday September 1, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm MDT

With the right approach, composing can go from daunting task to flavorful expression just like A, B...A, C. Understand principles such as structure, theme, shape, and more to help you make inspired choices about bringing your artistic voice into the world.

Prerequisite/What to bring: Participants should be comfortable with basic taiko technique and with learning taiko repertoire.

Prior composition experience is NOT necessary, but can be helpful.

Speakers

David Wells

David Wells (he/any) began his musical journey as a clarinet player under the guidance of his father, a professional jazz musician. In 2003, he discovered Stanford Taiko, performing internationally with the group and eventually serving as Artistic co-Director. Since then, David... Read More →

Monday September 1, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm MDT
102B

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