who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Community workshop offerings for All Souls Procession Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora hosts Obon Dance & Chant Workshops and Memorial Lantern Building Workshops to prepare participants for involvement in the All Souls Procession, including decorating lanterns that are burned in the Urn during the finale.
- Cultural and educational taiko programming Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora offers lecture/demonstrations on taiko history, culture, and performance, covering its evolution from ancient Japan to contemporary North America, and provides school programs that integrate music, social-emotional learning, cultural appreciation, mindfulness, and academic connections through residencies, workshops, and assemblies.
- Develop Original Taiko-Related Cultural Works Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora creates original cultural pieces, such as the "Tucson Ondo" obon dance reflecting local geography, and commissions original chants for significant events like the All Souls Procession.
- Mindfulness and team-building workshops Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceThrough TaikoMIND and team-building workshops, Odaiko Sonora uses taiko drumming to teach mindfulness, self-discipline, focus, resilience, emotional regulation, stress management, patience, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving for teams and organizations.
- Offer Taiko Drumming Classes and Practice Sessions Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceThe organization holds regular classes, practice sessions, and workshops at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, including TaikoMIND workshops that integrate mindfulness with taiko drumming to enhance various life skills.
- Original taiko arts creation Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceThe organization creates original taiko works, including the locally inspired "Tucson Ondo" obon dance and commissioned chants such as the one from artist Aki Takahashi for the 2014 All Souls Procession 25th anniversary.
- Participate in the All Souls Procession Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora actively participates in the annual All Souls Procession by drumming at the front of the Urn since 2005, and also hosts workshops for memorial lantern building and Obon dance/chant to prepare participants for the procession.
- Provide School Programs Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceThe organization offers school programs through residencies, multi-week programs, workshops, classes, lecture/demos, and assemblies, teaching music, social-emotional skills, and cultural appreciation, incorporating mindfulness, team-building, and academic connections.
- Provide Taiko Drumming Performances and Workshops Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora offers workshops and performances for public and private events, including lecture/demonstrations on taiko history and culture, and team-building workshops focused on communication and collaboration.
- Taiko instruction and practice Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora holds regular classes, practice sessions, and workshops at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, teaching taiko drumming and related performance skills.
- Taiko performance and community event participation Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora participates in public events such as the All Souls Procession, drumming at the front of the Urn annually since 2005, with a dedicated crew including drummers, dancers, cart pullers, guardians, and lantern lighters. They also perform at public and private events through workshops and performances.
- Website development and maintenance services Odaiko Sonora Rhythm Industrydirect serviceOdaiko Sonora builds, maintains, and manages websites for small businesses, artists, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations, including daily preventive maintenance on WordPress sites for all clients.