Question 1

What is the TAIKO COMMUNITY JAM?

Accepted Answer

The TAIKO COMMUNITY JAM is an event where Taiko players from all over Germany and Europe come together to play well-known and lesser-known pieces together. Anyone who can play through a piece is welcome - regardless of experience or ability.

Question 2

When and where will the event take place?

Accepted Answer

The TAIKO COMMUNITY JAM will take place on April 5th and 6th, 2025. The main event will be held in a large triple sports hall. Other activities such as concerts and workshops will take place in the Dance4Art dance school, the Sandokan karate center and in the Taiko Basement.

Question 3

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

The jam will take place in the gymnasium of the Andreas Elementary School. For navigation, it is best to use the following address:Steinstraße 18, 41352 KorschenbroichWorkshops and concerts take place in the premises of the dance school Dance 4 Art and the Dojo Sandokan.Address for navigation:Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 9-11, 41352 Korschenbroich

Question 4

Who can participate?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who can drum a Taiko piece can take part - no matter how long you have been playing or how good you are. It is an open invitation to all Taiko players who want to drum together.

Question 5

Which pieces are played?

Accepted Answer

The pieces played are selected online in advance by the participants. Everyone can make suggestions for the pieces he or she would like to play at the event. Lesser-known pieces are also welcome, as preparation materials in the form of videos and notations are provided.

Question 6

I'm coming with several people from my group and would like to play a piece from our repertoire. Is that allowed?

Accepted Answer

With pleasure! The jam is open to any piece, not all participants have to know the piece or be able to play along. It's a great opportunity to just play something for each other!

Question 7

Do I have to play all the pieces?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't have to play all the pieces. There will also be the opportunity to just listen and enjoy pieces from other participants.

Question 8

What does the program flow look like?

Accepted Answer

You can find an overview of the two days here .

Question 9

How much does it cost to participate?

Accepted Answer

The basic idea is based on the "PayWhatYouWant" principle, but partly with a staggered price category or a recommended price range.

Question 10

How can I register?

Accepted Answer

Registration takes place online.Click here for the workshops , the concert and the jam session .

Question 11

Where can I get more information?

Accepted Answer

Do you still have questions? Then feel free to write to me.email@bennihaas.de or via the contact form

Question 12

Wie sieht es mit Verpfegung aus? Wird es etwas zu essen geben?

Accepted Answer

Ja, sowohl am Samstag als auch am Sonntag wird es etwas veganes zum Mittagessen geben.

Question 13

Werden bei der Jam Session alle Stücke nur einmal gespielt? Gibt es eine Probe?

Accepted Answer

Der Plan wird sein alle Stücke nur jeweils einmal zu spielen. Sollte ein Stück mal richtig schief laufen, werden wir aber für einen zweiten Versuch die Zeit haben. Proben wird es keine geben, aber es wird vorab einige Workshops zur Vorbereitung geben.

Question 14

Welche Version von Stück XY werden wir spielen?

Accepted Answer

Da Taiko Stücke eine gewissen Entwicklung durchlaufen und dadruch nicht immer gleich bleiben, ist ein guter Kompromiss nötig um es mit vielen verschiedenen Menschen zu spielen. Sofern es eine "einfache Standard" Version des jeweiligen Stückes gibt, wird man versuchen sich daran zu orientieren. Sobald die Stücke im Januar feststehen wird es dazu passend Notationen und Videos geben, die die jeweiligen Abläufe festlegen.