Marco Lienhard
Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble. He spent 18 years in Japan and performed as a member of the legendary Taiko group. He ran the 9000 miles of the perimeter of the US from 1990-1993 while performing along the way.
With his New York based Taikoza, Marco Lienhard tours internationally. Marco Lienhard has presented many percussion workshops to percussionists as well as students through Young Audiences, Symphony Space and Arts Connection programs. In 1995, Marco Lienhard was the Shakuhachi soloist for the NYC Opera's premiere of the Opera "Kinkakuji" and was a soloist with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble.
Minimum number of performances and/or workshops required for travel or hire:
3
Assembly Performance: Taikoza
Sounds and sight of Japanese festivals
Students will experience the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the soulful sound of the bamboo flutes. A program that will take students on a journey through the seasons and festivals of Japan. A very entertaining and educational program that will make the students discover the music and culture of another country.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students: 500 (More than 500 and we encourage to do another assembly- there is no limit in number fees though will change)
Technical Requirements: One microphone and one stand
NC Essential Standards: Music
Cost: $1,100 - one program / $1,700 - two programs (same day, same school)
In-School Workshop: Taiko Drums
Sounds and Rhythms of Japan
Students will learn about the Taiko drum and will hear about the backgrounds of songs. A sample will be given in case no assemblies are being held. Students will then learn to play the taiko. Using. Taiko sticks called: bachi and using different types of drums or percussion tool we can use and find. A great workshop to help with coordination, teamwork and learning about rhythms and music.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students:
Maximum Number of Performances: 5
Technical Requirements: One microphone
NC Essential Standards: Music
Cost: $350 - one program / $600 - two programs (same day, same school)
In-School Residency:Japanese Festivals
Sounds and sights
This residency will teach the students how to play the taiko drums and also some simple dance steps used in the midsummer Japanese festival of Obon. A series of classes will teach the students about the Japanese music and dance. We like to finish with a piece that students will be able to show to their fellow students.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students: 25
Maximum Number of Performances: 5
Technical Requirements: One microphone
NC Essential Standards: Music & Dance
Cost: $1800 - one program