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Taiko Drumming in Ripton

May 9, 2024 | Photos of the Week

RIPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL student Emma Delabruere joins with classmates this past Friday at the school in demonstrating taiko drumming techniques they learned during a weeklong residence with Sensei Stewart Paton of Burlington. She wears a Japanese hachimaki on her head while drumming. Independent photo/Steve James
TAIKO INSTRUCTOR STEWART Paton leading the Ripton Elementary School students in a Japanese dance move. Independent photo/Steve James
TAIKO INSTRUCTOR STEWART Paton leading the Ripton Elementary School students in a expressing thanks. Independent photo/Steve James

RIPTON STUDENT MIA Smith tapping on a drum. Independent photo/Steve James
RIPTON STUDENT BRYSON Greeno demonstrating how it is done. Independent photo/Steve James
ARDEN METCALF KEEPING eyes on Sensei while keeping the beat. Independent photo/Steve James

EMILY AMARAL FINISHES a piece with a flourish. Independent photo/Steve James
GONCALO AMARAL WEARS a hachimaki headband while drumming. Independent photo/Steve James
AFTER LEARNING ABOUT Japanese culture last week, students at Ripton Elementary School got a lesson that was hands-on … and loud! Sensei Stewart Paton from Burlington Taiko brought the weeklong investigation to a culmination with a student performance of drumming and dance on Friday afternoon at the school gym. Independent photo/Steve James

AFTER LEARNING ABOUT Japanese culture last week, students at Ripton Elementary School got a lesson that was hands-on … and loud! Sensei Stewart Paton from Burlington Taiko brought the weeklong investigation to a culmination with a student performance of drumming and dance on Friday afternoon at the school gym. Independent photo/Steve James

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