CUTF 2026 Workshop Series
Saturday, November 7, 2026
LOCATION:
Columbia University Lerner Hall
room 555/Broadway
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Contact & Registration inquiry: info@yokotaiko.org
Featured Artist
Leo Ikenaga
New York based Taiko artist, director, and composer Leo Ikenaga spent ten years with Kodo, serving as a creative and musical director and becoming the youngest director in the group's history. As an all-rounder, he is proficient in taiko, fue, koto, kokyu, and other percussion instruments. His compositional work spans traditional and contemporary taiko, from orchestral settings to large scale international projects such as the Tokyo Olympics. Alongside his artistic career, he works in arts leadership and strategy. He is currently an MBA candidate at Columbia Business School while pursuing a composition Certificate at Juilliard.
WS1 : Stage Presence and art of direction
by Leo Ikenaga
This workshop will cover the basics of stage presence, trandsitions and various techniques to level up your group's performance. Participants will be expected to engage in discussion and critique.
Recommended for current and aspiring leaders and directors
10am-12 noon
Lerner Hall 555
WS2 : Yokouchi Fundamental
by Leo Ikenaga
This workshop breaks down the fundamental of yokouchi from basic to advance movements and coordination. Prior experience of Yokouchi from repertoire such as Miyake, Hachijyo, and Bon Daiko, are not required but recommended.
Recommended for all levels
1pm-3pm
Lerner Hall 555
WS3 : Fundamentals of Composition and Composers Series
Powered by Asturina Music New York
Guest Composer: Leo Ikenaga
This workshop covers the basic knowledge of composition and deep listening and analysis of various music.
Recommended for beginner and aspiring composers
3:45pm-6pm
Lerner Hall 555
#The schedule may be subject to change under certain circumstances
Registration is currently open for second half semester only
#All registrations are final. Discount may not be combined with others. No refund, full payment due upon registration.
#All fund from WS1 and WS2 will goes to the workshop leader, and the fund from the WS3 will be donated to CU Taiko