The 3rd annual Southern AZ Taiko Showcase

The Showcase concert was conceived of as a way to demonstrate the breadth and diversity of North American taiko while highlighting the work of our region's practitioners. The concert format enables audiences to experience the intensity of and for student performers to participate in a fully staged taiko production. Those with only a year of taiko under their belts share the stage with some of North America's most accomplished players. Audiences see a living example of the taiko player's path: the dedication, heart and discipline that make taiko one of the most compelling art forms in the world.

Many of our Adult Recreational Taiko (ART) students will be performing for the first time on the opening song, which was given to us by Chabo, the artistic director of Shidara. The Community Group will be performing an original composition by our own Jacob Hawkins, and the Performing Ensemble and Track students will perform several songs, including one given to us for the occasion by our guest San Jose Taiko. The Showcase not only provides an opportunity to see a variety of North American taiko styles, it brings master teachers to AZ to teach our own taiko community, and helps to expand Odaiko Sonora's performing repertoire so that we can better serve southern Arizona audiences.

News Release (548K pdf)

11" x 17" color poster (745K pdf)

5.5" x 8.5" B&W handbill with black background (828K pdf)

5.5" x 8.5" B&W handbill with white background (760K pdf). Uses less ink!

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