Tucson Taiko Kyokai

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Tucson Taiko Co-Op                  
 

 

What is Taiko?

Taiko is the art of Japanese Drumming.  It is an ancient, sacred practice in Japan. 

Taiko Drumming  has been an important part of the Japanese Culture for hundreds of years, in fact it is said that Taiko is the heartbeat of Japan.  Drums were used in ancient Japan to communicate between villages, announce celebrations and to signal emergencies.  Farmers used to call the gods to awaken the spirits of rain, to drive away pests in rice fields, and to give thanks to the gods at harvest time. 

Modern Taiko combines the elements of spirit, rhythm, harmony, movement, voice, dance and group dynamics.  When these elements are put together, we create an incredibly dynamic and fascinating performing art.

 

   

Jasper, Erin and Mo playing the Odaiko

Erin, Brink and and Beth playing at the Solstice Celebration

 

 

What do I need in order to Play Taiko?

             All you need is enthusiasm!  Join us!                  

  Erin and Eric playing for the Runners and Walkers at the YMCA 5K

 

Lisa, Mo and Jasper playing Yatai

 

 

We Offer classes for kids, teens, adults and seniors!

Please stop and visit us at our introductory classes at Mo-Sun Art and Wellness Center on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM and Thursdays 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

The Kyokai meets for our formal class practice at Mo-Sun Art and Wellness Center on Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:30 PM - you are always welcome to come by and watch!

 

                                                     

Ofelia and Mo playing Okedo at UPH

 

        Front: Mo, playing the Okedo.                                  Back:  Frenchie and Frida,  our teen members

 

What is a Taiko Co-Op?

We are a group of Taiko players committed to promoting Taiko and sharing enthusiasm, while helping each other to improve our collective Taiko skills.  If you have enthusiasm, we want you!      

 

Ofelia, Lisa and Jasper

 

 Eric playing Odaiko

 

   

Ofelia and Eric playing at a Star Valley presentation

 Eric playing with Wisa and PJ at the San Jose Taiko intensive workshop

 

 

Do you Want to Play? Call Us for Class Times!

Please give us a call or drop us an email!  We want to hear from you!

Telephone
(520) 440-9857 and (520) 548-3600
Electronic mail
Questions? info@tucsontaikokai.com

 

Send mail to info@tucsontaikokai.com with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: 10/13/07