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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Don! katta kat kat
So, tonight was the first of three weekend Taiko performances. I mostly played shime (the small drum, maybe 14”) and then chu on one number (the larger, middle-sized drums). We played a 30 minute set, had some audience participation, then ended with Matsuri. I’ve gotta say, interacting with little boy scouts during a workshop sure makes me smile.

A little about our group…

We are Ki Daiko. Formed from High School Japanese students and alumni, we number around 15 strong, usually giving performances with 8-10 of our members. This past fall, we were honored to open for Japan’s most renowned Taiko troupe, Yamato, when they performed here in Kansas City. Performances typically number between 20 and 30 each year. Formed roughly five years ago, Ki Daiko is led primarily by our local soloist, Johnie, and second in command, Leah. As the oldest in the group, I act as the “responsible adult” but fall back on others to lead practice. I joined Ki Daiko a little under a year ago and have found yet another outlet for my musical passion. Playing these Japanese drums has actually helped me greatly in my other musical endeavors. Without sheet music and relying on a few vocal cues, I’ve grown greatly in my ability to memorize rhythms and juggle multiple parts. While learning odaiko means I get to join the ranks of the Denver Taiko’s Thomas Knight, it also means I have to change my style of dress. My arms have bulked up to the point they won’t fit in my sleeves anymore. O.o Overall, Taiko is a blast and I greatly recommend it to everyone.

It's funny how requests for performances come in waves. Around September, we had over ten gigs, but that was followed by a three month dry spell. Winter tends to be the slowest season. Now, though, we have another nine gigs scheduled through the first weekend in May. Time to grease up those elbows, tighten those headbands and make some noise.
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