Jobs
CHAMPS
Taiko stuff
Have you been paying attention?
Kenny Endo
100

How do I get a punch on my punch card?

participate through the whole class

100

Show me what to do if you have a question or need help?

(raise your hand)

100

Show me an example of Kakegoi

"hup" "sorei" "ya" "ya sah"

100

What is a Pahu drum made of?

hollowed out tree and stretched shark skin

100

Kenny Endo performed taiko by day, and what was his night job?

Jazz musician

200

How do I get a CHAMPS coin?

follow CHAMPS through the whole class

200

What is our activity today?

jeopardy

200

What is it called when we play the rims of the drum?

Karas

200

What is the name of the song we will be playing at the concert?

Golden Years

200

How long was Kenny Endo's 1 year trip to Japan?

10 years

300

If Ms McD signs something, what is your job?

be the first to do what she signs

example: sit in chair, focus, turn around...

300

How many feet need to stay on the floor?

all ten

300

Show me rest position in 5...4...3...2...1

standing: sticks and feet together

sitting: learning position

300

What is the definition of a percussion instrument?

something that makes noise when you hit it with something

300

Endo taught at a University in which US State?

Hawaii

400

Where do I find easter eggs?

in presentations and videos

400

What is our movement called when we are playing taiko?

Kata

400

Play the first four measures of Kakiai Kihon Kiyoku

"What's for dinner, what's for dinner

what's for dinner, LET'S GO TO McDONALDS!"

400

Besides humans, which animals are known to beat on things in rhythmic ways?

Monkeys Gorillas and Rodents

400

Why did Endo's taiko studio have to be moved from the University?

The classes were too big to fit in the classrooms

500

How do I get a sticker prize, toy, or a painting?

by earning coins or punches,

completing practice sheet

getting caught doing the secret mission

500

When teacher is talking, _______________

you are not talking

500

How does sensei (taiko teacher) tell the class to be in the right place, rest position, eyes on conductor with voices off

they say "Kamae-te" (players say "Hai!")

500

What is a membranophone?

something that makes noise by striking a stretched skin

500

Name one famous person or group Kenny Endo has performed with

Bobby McFerrin, Michael Jackson, and Prince. 

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Honolulu Symphony, and Tokyo Symphony.