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MIDNIGHT TAIKO

The heart of Japanese drumming in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta Taiko Japanese drumming member kneeling and holding bachi

WHO WE ARE

We are Midnight Taiko, a non-profit Japanese Taiko drumming performance group in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Founded in 2006, we perform at large, small, and private events in Calgary and beyond. We hold classes and workshops to share our passion for drumming with our community.

Japanese drum Taiko performance with two drummers at Calgary Opera over a blue background.

Passion and Connection

A Japanese drum performer at an outdoor festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Canada Day Festival Japanese drum performer in red and black in Alberta, Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our mission is to learn, preserve, and promote Taiko in Calgary and beyond. We do this through:

Midnight Taiko: dynamic taiko performance in YYC

Performance

We perform at public and private events, festivals, parades, in-person and online concerts, and a variety of public spaces. We collaborate with diverse visual and music groups to bring Taiko to life in new and unique ways.

Taiko workshops in Calgary

Workshops

Our workshop participants learn about the history of Taiko and gain a foundation in Japanese drumming, various playing styles, choreography, and traditional pieces. We offer beginner and intermediate workshops, and a fun, casual Taiko Hour.

Japanese drumming taiko lesson in Calgary, Canada

Education

We provide custom educational sessions and Taiko demonstrations at school events and music programs. We can perform for the whole school or lead tailored workshops for any number of students.

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“Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that's what we are."

Micky Hart

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