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Lethbridge Community Taiko Association (LCTA)

Have you felt the thunder? The drummers of the LCT are an adult, community-based Taiko (meaning drum in Japanese) group, operating under the not-for-pro t society Lethbridge Community Taiko Association. They respect the connections of Japanese Taiko tradition while welcoming the in uence of Western culture in their performances. LCT is passionate about providing the opportunity to learn, love, and share the thunderous drums of Japanese Taiko with the community. LCT drummers represent various backgrounds and levels of musical experience. A love of rhythm is the only requirement for membership.

LCT drummers practice year-round on either Monday or Thursday evenings. The format for each practice is set out to learn the material in four-month intervals, during which a set list is developed featuring old and new repertoire. Practices help to develop the repertoire which includes original arrangements, traditional songs, inspired compilations, and creative movement. Taiko is instructed in a relaxed learning environment under the leadership of Music Director, Marc Vantol.

Preparing for and performing is how all LCT members experience the unique energy of Taiko. An added bene t of joining LCT is gathering together to learn and share. The group performs at a variety of community and private events, including several community parades, celebrations of all sorts, and school experiences in the Lethbridge area.

Interested in becoming a member or booking the LCT for an event? Be sure to visit the website lethbridgetaiko.com. Don’t forget to follow LCT on Facebook and link and follow their page to be kept aware of upcoming performances and opportunities to get involved.

Did you know? Ray Jolliffe Memorial Scholarship

The Ray Jolli e Memorial Scholarship was established by the Jolli e Family in 2008 to recognize the contribution of Ray Jolli e in the eld of theatre production in the community of Lethbridge.

The scholarship provides nancial support to a student pursuing study in the eld of Theatre Production Design and Management and/or Media Production and Design at a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution. Application is open to Canadian students who were born, raised or are presently residing in the geographic area from the County of Warner, west to the British Columbian border and Vulcan County south of the United States border.

Deadline: March 31

More information & application: artslethbridge.org/awards-scholarships/