Abstract: Beginning with our third Forum in 2004, we’ve dedicated formal time on Saturday afternoon to allow attendees to think and learn together in an exercise led by a past Forum presenter, on a topic of his or her choice. This year, we have invited Kris Bergstrom, who has appeared at our Forum on three occasions with his taiko group, On Ensemble, and is returning in 2012. Kris will resume this Networking Session where he left off in 2007. Be prepared to make noise and, perhaps, music as well.

Biography: Kris Bergstrom is a leading North American taiko player. He is a member of Los Angeles-based taiko quartet On Ensemble and of North American taiko group TAIKOPROJECT. In addition to taiko, Bergstrom plays the shamisen, koto, and turntable as a member of On Ensemble.

Contact: Kris can be reached by e-mail at kris@onensemble.org for additional information about this Conference session.

Website: www.onensemble.org

Blog site: onensemble.org/category/memberblogs/krisblog/