This fall we’ll be holding our first in-person tryouts since 2019! Our open practices will start on Tuesday, September 7th. Come check us out! We’re so excited to meet you.
Read MoreHello everyone! We wanted to share some updates with you about our recent activities.
We’ve been holding practices regularly and trying to figure out the best way to do taiko over zoom so we can bring taiko to our community and bring in new members for Spring 2021.
Stay tuned for more announcements in the Spring! We miss the taiko community and all you Berkeley Bears, and look forward to connecting more with y’all soon :)
Read MoreCal Raijin Taiko presents our Spring 2020 Showcase: Otagai (One Another). Filmed during our final practice and created over the past month, we will be streaming a concert-documentary on YouTube at 7 PM on Saturday, April 11th. You’ll be able to mingle and chat with people as you watch!
Read MoreEvery fall, we hold tryouts to make up the next Generation of our taiko family. Tryouts will start on Tuesday, September 10th at Upper Sproul. Come check us out!
Cal Raijin Taiko will be holding its 12th annual showcase: Hakanai - 儚い ("Fleeting") on Sunday, April 14th at 3 PM. Join us at International House's Chevron Auditorium for a brilliant display of taiko drumming. This year, we are featuring three new compositions by our own members, and guest performances from Fei Tian Dancers and Artists in Resonance.
Read MoreCurious about the art form of taiko? Want to learn how to play? Want to discuss its cultural background, and its presence in Asian American art today? Join us at our DeCal infosession on Wednesday, 1/30 from 6-7pm in Dwinelle 130!
Read MoreWe present to you our latest additions to the group - GENERATION 14. We are excited to watch them learn and grow as taiko players.
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