I cannot believe that the dates for our 25th anniversary concert are already right around the corner... Yes, it's another post that has nothing to do with my official work as jewellery and card maker, but about the activity that pretty much takes up the other half of my life, taiko (Japanese drumming).
We were on the news broadcast of one of our local English stations. If you'd like to have a peek (you'll see me a'yakkin'!), please go here:
http://montreal.ctv.ca/ and you’ll see a list of segments under the “CTV video player.” Click on “My Montreal : Taiko drumming group turns 25”. Reporter Debra Arbec is wonderful - thanks so much Debra!!!
(photo by Hunt Hoe, 2002)
My life, like the lives of all of Arashi Daiko's members, has been totally consumed by this show. Our waking hours have been spent on all the aspects of making this the best possible celebration of our group: publicity, from soliciting reporters to submitting articles and press releases to doing interviews on tv and radio (or trying to!), gathering and working with a great technical team of lighting designer, sound engineer, and film crew; a beautiful printed programme with photos; a photo display showing our group's history; we're also having costumes designed and custom made for us, for the first time. Publicity, by far, is the biggest chunk of work, where everyone has been pushing (reeeeally pushing) to fill our concert hall - not an easy task!
Anyway, gotta get some stuff done before heading out for some errands, and then practice tonight. We're heading into our final 14 hours of group rehearsal this weekend - yikes. Jean-François was just saying the other day that we have to remember how lucky we are to have the opportunity to play these drums, that we have to enjoy ourselves. I'm adding that no matter where we are at the end of this week-end's rehearsals, then we have to be proud of that and present ourselves in the best possible way next weekend. Hmmm, easier said than done.
I humbly ask that if you've read this, please send us any positivity, energy, prayers that you can spare. Much appreciated! And there's still tickets available - it's going to be a great show!
(click on the flyer for details!)
6 comments:
Hi Sandra!
You looked great last night! :)
The photos and poster look great! I can't wait to see the show next weekend and hopefully get a bit of a visit in if you are not too busy. Good luck with the rest of your rehearsals! See you soon. Love Janice
Looking forward to your show next weekend. How are ticket sales going? You need to get people like Pat off of their butts and buy tickets. You're getting to be the family celeb!
Doug
Good luck to you and your group. We just finished our spring "concert" here, at Asano yesterday. Lots of work, and really tired, but strangely full of energy at the same time. I hope everything goes well for you.
I saw the show and it was fantastic!! You guys totatlly rocks!!! March 14 2009 will be a day to remember!!
hope your show was fantastic!
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