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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 (深夜太鼓会) - a non-profit Japanese Taiko drumming performance group in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

Our mission as a non-profit is to learn, preserve, and promote Taiko in Calgary and beyond. We do this through:

Calgary Japanese Taiko performer on drums against a black background

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. 

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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.

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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.