Wadaiko Newark was formed in November 2002 and is a Taiko
group formed in cooperation with the Newark Unified School
District and serving the people in Southern Alameda County. As
part of the local school system, we are able to offer adult
evening classes through Adult Education and children’s classes
after school through the local music program.
We have two "Dojo's". (A Dojo is "a place for studying". Lit: the
place of the way. A Taiko dojo would be a place for learning
taiko.)
Dojo 1: Newark Unified School District
35753 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA
Adult classes are on Thursdays and Fridays for (Basic I) and
Tuesdays and Wednesdays for (Basic II).
Wadaiko Newark Children's Group is on
Saturdays from 1 until 2:30p.m.
Head Instructor: S. Eustice Instructors: T. Eustice & B. Chu.
group formed in cooperation with the Newark Unified School
District and serving the people in Southern Alameda County. As
part of the local school system, we are able to offer adult
evening classes through Adult Education and children’s classes
after school through the local music program.
We have two "Dojo's". (A Dojo is "a place for studying". Lit: the
place of the way. A Taiko dojo would be a place for learning
taiko.)
Dojo 1: Newark Unified School District
35753 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA
Adult classes are on Thursdays and Fridays for (Basic I) and
Tuesdays and Wednesdays for (Basic II).
Wadaiko Newark Children's Group is on
Saturdays from 1 until 2:30p.m.
Head Instructor: S. Eustice Instructors: T. Eustice & B. Chu.
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Check the "Take Classes" page for the next session start date.
Dojo 2: Is in the process of looking for a new home.
Check back for more information.
Head Instructor: T. Eustice
We perform at Churches, schools, private parties and other functions.
We will build a drum for you or we will teach you to build your own drum.
For performance or drum building information please call (510) 791-0901.
Taiko is an ancient form of Japanese drumming. The Kanji character Tai means bit and Ko means drum. The Taiko style drum is
commonly believed to have come to Japan from India and China perhaps 1000 years ago.
The Taiko Drum was used to celebrate the harvest, bring on the rain, to frighten away evil spirits, to intimidate the enemy in
battle, and as a way of communication between villages.
At Buddist ceremonies the boom of the great Taiko was said to be the voice of Buddha.
Wadaiko is the Japanese term for the traditional style of drumming known in the western world as Taiko. It is the playing of
traditional Japanese rhythms on traditional style drums.
However, Wadaiko is more than the simply playing of rhythms; it’s the striving to become one with these great drums, your fellow
drummers and the tradition of Taiko. Playing the Taiko brings us a sense of oneness, harmony and interdependence, not only
with the drum but also with our fellow players.
Dojo 2: Is in the process of looking for a new home.
Check back for more information.
Head Instructor: T. Eustice
We perform at Churches, schools, private parties and other functions.
We will build a drum for you or we will teach you to build your own drum.
For performance or drum building information please call (510) 791-0901.
Taiko is an ancient form of Japanese drumming. The Kanji character Tai means bit and Ko means drum. The Taiko style drum is
commonly believed to have come to Japan from India and China perhaps 1000 years ago.
The Taiko Drum was used to celebrate the harvest, bring on the rain, to frighten away evil spirits, to intimidate the enemy in
battle, and as a way of communication between villages.
At Buddist ceremonies the boom of the great Taiko was said to be the voice of Buddha.
Wadaiko is the Japanese term for the traditional style of drumming known in the western world as Taiko. It is the playing of
traditional Japanese rhythms on traditional style drums.
However, Wadaiko is more than the simply playing of rhythms; it’s the striving to become one with these great drums, your fellow
drummers and the tradition of Taiko. Playing the Taiko brings us a sense of oneness, harmony and interdependence, not only
with the drum but also with our fellow players.
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