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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/a1d42c4a-4f66-4f55-8823-0c023f23905d/big+drums.png Merch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/board daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/4a4f35fe-1a59-42fc-8450-83fea5dab275/Sara+Clyne+BOD+headshot.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Sarah Clyne Sarah Clyne was most recently, EquaSpace’s first executive director. Prior to EquaSpace, she served as the executive director of Northside Funders Group, a funder collaborative that makes strategic investments in North Minneapolis, as well as the executive director for the Domestic Abuse Project (DAP), where she helped establish an innovative and transformational birth-to-3 therapy program and engaged in projects with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis to end gender-based violence. In addition, Sarah served as executive director of Joyce Preschool, which was awarded the Nonprofit Excellence Award in 2013. In addition to Taiko Arts Midwest, Sarah serves on numerous boards, including Gender Justice and Serve MN. She also served on Mayor Hodges’ Cradle-to-K Cabinet and the Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations. She was a founding local advisory board member for Educators for Excellence-Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/0154062f-bd64-4c0c-a961-ea5ab8c5083c/Kimberly+Colbert+BOD+Oct+2025+12.3.25+pic.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Kimberly Colbert Kimberly Colbert (she/her) is a retired educator who taught Critical Ethnic Studies, English Language Arts, College in the Schools (CIS) Black Studies, and theater at Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. She currently serves as an executive vice president for the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) national board of directors. She is also a member of Education Minnesota Retired Educators, and serves on the Retired Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee (EMAC). Kimberly has held a number of local, state and national union leadership positions, most recently serving as chair of Ed Mn EMAC, and secretary of the National Education Association Asian Pacific Islander Caucus (NEA APIC). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/8d4576f0-ce7e-4c0e-881c-fd3c61655269/Hailey+Gabriel+Professional.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Hailey Gabriel (President) Hailey Gabriel currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Covered Insurance Solutions, a digital insurance marketplace committed to making insurance easy to understand and painless to purchase. Hailey has successfully worked in senior executive positions as a recognized change agent in both publicly and privately-owned businesses in the retail, financial services, technology, and healthcare industries. She has held a variety of strategic and operational positions including roles as President, New Ventures Division, VP of Marketing, VP of Product Operations, VP of Sales and has served as Chief of Staff to multiple C-Suite Officers. She recently drove a radical restructuring and rebuild of the Marketing strategy and department at Shipt, in addition to creating and deploying a corporate-wide business prioritization and innovation organizational model. Previously, a few of Hailey’s career highlights include forming and leading the Enterprise Data and Identity sales organization at Acxiom, launching MyFICO.com while at FICO, and starting her career as a NASA Research Scientist, designing life support systems for long distance space travel. She credits her foundational education and early career experience with developing the skills to deconstruct and optimize business processes as she has an uncanny ability to determine the true levers for growth and profitability within a company. Her passion is to build out and deploy sustainable, integrated capabilities that not only drive material business results, but inspire employees at all levels to cultivate a high-performance culture. Hailey earned a Bachelors and Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder and completed partial studies towards a PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Stanford University. Hailey first discovered her love of Taiko 30 years ago when she was a student of the San Francisco Taiko Dojo for several years. Life got in the way, and she ended up taking a break until 6 years ago when she found her way back to playing Taiko through Taiko Arts Midwest. Joining the board in 2109, she loves using her corporate expertise to support TaikoArts Midwest’s growth as an organization and commitment to making the world a better place, one drum beat at a time. When she isn’t playing the role of Corporate Diva, TAM Board Member or Taiko Student, she has the best job in the world, being a Mom to her amazing 13-year-old daughter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1a836b9a-a486-45d7-b80a-1d302fa9c8a9/Portrait_Placeholder.jpg.webp Our Board - Make it stand out Curtis Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/487fdeb7-b891-454c-9eaa-551bf758a8c6/Kane%2CLiz.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Liz Kane Liz has been in the business of developing talent and improving the performance of organizations for more than two decades. She brings an organizational development lens to her work with TaikoArts Midwest (TAM). In addition to her business background, she is a student of taiko – taking her first class in Sept 2008. She became an intern with Enso Daiko in 2017, and a performing member in 2019. She joined the TAM board in 2017 when the organization became independent after the long-standing relationship with Theater Mu. She was part of the initial TAM kick-off, the Finding Her Beat kickstarter, and many other initiatives as the organization has grown and evolved. She looks forward to the next phase of TAM with a deeper connection to our community and expansion into our own taiko Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/9201afef-f686-4c3b-83e1-5917ea2f39fa/Gloria_Kumagai_3.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Gloria Kumagai Gloria Kumagai has a history in education, administration, and community engagement. Her journey in the field of education spans various roles and demonstrates her commitment to fostering learning environments that are both inclusive and impactful. Gloria's career in education began with positions in the St. Paul Public Schools, where she served as a professional development coordinator, director of multicultural education, and elementary school principal at Parkway and Museum Magnet, where her focus was on the development and success of students. Within higher education, Gloria worked in administrative licensure programs at both the University of Minnesota and Walden University, eventually earning the title of professor emeritus. Her commitments to community service and advocacy reflect her passion for the arts, education, and community development. She actively participated as a board member in organizations such as Theater Mu, COMPAS, Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, where she also served on the Asian American cultural advisory committee. Currently, Gloria is a board member of the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League (TC JACL), focusing on fostering cultural awareness, social justice, and community engagement. Gloria has been a steadfast supporter of TaikoArts Midwest since its early days as part of Theater Mu. She is excited about the organization's growth, particularly through initiatives like Her Beat, as it evolves into a national and international cultural destination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/47cfab16-5b94-4ca0-8b3c-8b66870b3147/Dayna-5.jpg Our Board Dayna Martinez Dayna Martinez is the new Executive Director of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, an annual 2-day Festival in Mears Park, Saint Paul that happens in June. She comes to the Jazz Fest from the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts where she served for 25 years in various capacities starting in development and the box office, spending many years as Contract Manager, and ending her tenure there in 2023 as Vice President of Programming & Education. As a programmer, she curated an annual season of music and dance, and oversaw the education and community engagement teams. She also served for 11 years as director of the annual Flint Hills Family Festival. She holds a BA in Music from Avila University and an MA in Performing Arts Management from Columbia College – Chicago. Dayna currently sits on the boards of the St. Paul Festival Association, Minnesota Presenters Network and TaikoArts Midwest. She is actively involved in the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP). She enjoys genealogy as well as seeing live performance and lives in South Minneapolis with her cat, Rocky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/e680bd91-dfb3-4447-81d1-0945f1df3d95/Audrey+Park+BOD+2025.10.jpg Our Board - Make it stand out Audrey Park A former actor/performer in the Twin Cities, Audrey now masquerades as a lawyer in Chicago. Her performance background began by taking taiko classes through Mu Daiko, until she eventually began her acting career, performing with Theater Mu, Ten Thousand Things, Pillsbury House, Penumbra Theatre, Yellow Tree, Park Square, History Theatre, San Diego Rep, and others. Transitioning from the stage to the courtroom, Audrey is still driven by storytelling, advocating for those most affected by systemic racism and injustice. In her free time, she still enjoys pursuing creative outlets, whether it be storytelling, dance, or drumming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/192b1ed8-781b-4531-9855-fce63173311e/Anna+Rittenburg+BOD+2025.10+2.png Our Board - Make it stand out Anna Rittenburg (Interim Treasurer) Anna Rittenburg is a strategy consultant at a leading management consulting firm focused on technology and innovation. She brings a business development perspective to the TaikoArts Midwest board, supporting the organization’s continued growth and sustainability. Closely connected to taiko since she was young, Anna has spent over two decades engaged with its community and carries a deep respect for its artistry, discipline, and cultural roots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/61dad9a2-9425-453b-bd4b-41ed2c1a93e0/SarahSenseman.JPG Our Board - Make it stand out Sarah Senseman Sarah Senseman has been engaged with the taiko community for more than 20 years. She was a performing member of Mu Daiko and later joined Ensemble Ma and studied Edo Bayashi under Iris Shiraishi. Sarah is the mom of two teen boys, two bulldogs, and a cat, and is a public health practitioner by day. She lives in Northeast Minneapolis and makes frequent trips to a cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin with her spouse Davis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/79af14d2-5977-4b94-9285-cc4a796a7694/Rick+Shiomi_photo+by+Lia+Chang+.jpg Our Board Rick Shiomi (Emeritus) Rick Shiomi is a playwright, director, taiko artist and artistic director who has been a leader in the Asian American theater community for over thirty years. He has written over twenty plays, including the award winning Yellow Fever, Mask Dance and Fire In The New World. He was a co-founder of Theater Mu in 1992 and the Artistic Director there for twenty years, directing many plays including Into The Woods, Yellow Face and The New Mikado (his own version). He has directed at InterAct Theatre in Philadelphia, the Asian American Theater Company in San Francisco and Theatre Esprit Asia in Denver. As a taiko artists he was the founder and leader of Mu Daiko for over ten years. He has received the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award, the Ivey Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Sally Ordway Irvine award for Vision. He is a co-founder and currently co-artistic director of Full Circle Theater. https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/youth-taiko-program daily 0.75 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1737381780378-FESPUH3X531RU49UX0QB/IMG_2254.jpeg Youth Taiko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/22bd7e4d-fe71-49c3-8a95-5b453fdda39f/IMG-0168.jpg Youth Taiko - Make it stand out Providing accessibility and therapeutic programming at Andersen Middle School 2020-present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/4bdb31d4-b89b-497a-9c66-b0ee41a562c2/IMG_2252.jpeg Youth Taiko - Make it stand out Performing at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, May 12, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/f90001c4-d229-4794-aa8d-28c90b9f32b1/IMG-0190-3.jpg Youth Taiko - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/purchase-punch-card daily 0.75 2024-07-29 https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/past-enso-drummers daily 0.75 2023-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087419489-FPQJQ1SDNOGNKK0PI3GF/richryan-126189%2BMichiko.jpg Past Enso drummers - Michiko Todokoro Buchanan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087423457-5488HBD3VIK8CES009LH/RICHRYAN-176093.jpg Past Enso drummers - Emma Valentine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087425343-TZRZD23KLJ1A1QR5P1MS/Eich%2BMotors%2BJeff%2BArlene.jpg Past Enso drummers - Arlene Teroka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087419476-ZHTTP92S940NVJ386LXC/richryan-126143%2Braddiddlepa%2Bcho.jpg Past Enso drummers - Jennifer Cho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087421567-RDMBAZ1B1LL20T0GOGFU/Sean.jpeg Past Enso drummers - Sean Dembowski (intern) https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/giftcards daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/class-descriptions daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1503695195511-ZMBZWZ999NAARJXDFVQR/jasm+2017+outreach.jpg Class Descriptions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/4b225df4-4b8d-4db5-84f2-dc92636db1b3/TAM+Student+Survey+QR.png Class Descriptions - TAM Students! Student Survey QR https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/workshops daily 0.75 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/e16bc03c-71ab-4abb-ab93-6897d6bb2ef0/Eien+Hunter-Ishikawa+headshot+square+web.jpg Special Workshops - EIEN HUNTER-ISHIKAWA Eien Hunter-Ishikawa is a musician, educator, and composer specializing in taiko, shinobue, percussion, and shishimai. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates his training in jazz, Western percussion, and traditional Japanese music to create an original, distinctive approach to instruction and performance. After receiving early training from Saburo Mochizuki of the renowned Tokyo ensemble Sukeroku Daiko, Eien earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University where he performed as a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble. He received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During his seven years in Honolulu, he performed extensively as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and taught classes at the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Eien has collaborated with many pioneers of innovative music including the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Kenny Endo, On Ensemble, John Kaizan Neptune, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Colleen Lanki, Bruce Huebner, Masa Ishikawa, Patrick Graham, and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra. Eien is a passionate advocate of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi and continues his study under Kyosuke Suzuki of Wakayama Taneo Shachu, a professional ensemble holding the distinction of Nationally Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. Eien is the founder of Portland Shishimai Kai, a group dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi by offering performances and workshops around North America and beyond. www.eienhunterishikawa.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/b7b59edc-3276-4eac-aff4-dfa5f78ae3cd/1038+ART+BATH+Season+6+Program+18+Night+%232+Nov+16%2C+2024+%C2%A92024JuanPatinoPhotography+%28Link+%232+Greatest+Hits+1209+images%29+Q25.jpg Special Workshops - Move Your Body Through OMIYAGE New Class with EMILY HARADA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1725057096325-S7SUC9SSRGKYCU8GYJIZ/Emily%2BHarada%2Bheadshot%2Bhorz%2B20240514.jpg Special Workshops - Meet the Instructor: Emily Harada Emily began taiko at 7 years old with Ho Etsu Taiko in Chicago, IL. Following her time with Somei Taiko and as a trainee for Taiko Center of the Pacific, she returned to Ho Etsu as a performing member and helped with artistic development and teaching. In search of meaning and identity, Emily quit her athletic training job and moved to Tokyo, Japan to study under premiere taiko leader (and "Finding HERbeat" artist) Kaoly Asano of Gocoo and Tawoo Dojo. Along the way, she also started learning Ushibuka Haiya minyo and kokyu. She has recently https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/cb0d1aa1-af0b-4094-935a-852bae3309a1/ELEVEN+wkshp+INSTA.png Special Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/e674dbff-9da0-42c1-831e-e9ec4d3c4f1d/Tawoo+Insta+.png Special Workshops - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/class-calendar daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://www.taikoartsmidwest.org/past-workshops daily 0.75 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/e16bc03c-71ab-4abb-ab93-6897d6bb2ef0/Eien+Hunter-Ishikawa+headshot+square+web.jpg Past Workshops & Classes - Eien Hunter - Ishikawa Eien Hunter-Ishikawa is a musician, educator, and composer specializing in taiko, shinobue, percussion, and shishimai. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates his training in jazz, Western percussion, and traditional Japanese music to create an original, distinctive approach to instruction and performance. After receiving early training from Saburo Mochizuki of the renowned Tokyo ensemble Sukeroku Daiko, Eien earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University where he performed as a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble. He received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During his seven years in Honolulu, he performed extensively as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and taught classes at the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Eien has collaborated with many pioneers of innovative music including the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Kenny Endo, On Ensemble, John Kaizan Neptune, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Colleen Lanki, Bruce Huebner, Masa Ishikawa, Patrick Graham, and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra. Eien is a passionate advocate of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi and continues his study under Kyosuke Suzuki of Wakayama Taneo Shachu, a professional ensemble holding the distinction of Nationally Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. Eien is the founder of Portland Shishimai Kai, a group dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi by offering performances and workshops around North America and beyond. www.eienhunterishikawa.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/61d6e61a-616f-430e-806e-2c76c1156cf2/pride+workshop+image+2.jpg Past Workshops & Classes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/97687286-46aa-415c-907a-50b517b510c4/GOCOO%2BKAOLY01.png.webp Past Workshops & Classes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1723920680941-1FM94LN6HUI8QQDTBA5O/Eien-+Shishi+mikan.jpg Past Workshops & Classes - Eien Hunter-Ishikawa and TAM Edo Bayashi Ensemble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1754347471330-IEFKIV94G48DRGQV400X/Eien%2BDojin%2Bshishi%2Bcropped.jpg.webp Past Workshops & Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1754347477505-WRAM7MCSCV6FIHPYBLSL/Eien%2Blion%2Bbite.png.webp Past Workshops & Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1754347492385-LWIA48OF56W9HB0ISYUQ/2.png.webp Past Workshops & Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1754347505383-0OXY45BNMYVTS8CJFPUS/3.png.webp Past Workshops & Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/e16bc03c-71ab-4abb-ab93-6897d6bb2ef0/Eien+Hunter-Ishikawa+headshot+square+web.jpg Past Workshops & Classes - Make it stand out EIEN HUNTER-ISHIKAWA'S BIO Eien Hunter-Ishikawa is a musician, educator, and composer specializing in taiko, shinobue, percussion, and shishimai. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates his training in jazz, Western percussion, and traditional Japanese music to create an original, distinctive approach to instruction and performance. After receiving early training from Saburo Mochizuki of the renowned Tokyo ensemble Sukeroku Daiko, Eien earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University where he performed as a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble. He received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During his seven years in Honolulu, he performed extensively as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and taught classes at the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Eien has collaborated with many pioneers of innovative music including the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Kenny Endo, On Ensemble, John Kaizan Neptune, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Colleen Lanki, Bruce Huebner, Masa Ishikawa, Patrick Graham, and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra. Eien is a passionate advocate of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi and continues his study under Kyosuke Suzuki of Wakayama Taneo Shachu, a professional ensemble holding the distinction of Nationally Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1689610018250-XUC14VCM0ER3RUVVYDXE/bestbbuy.png /TaikoThrive - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/d21051c8-18ac-4be7-98c0-19319a16529d/IMG_1088.jpg /TaikoThrive - Aki of TenTen Toronto, Canada Aki is a Japanese traditional shamisen player and folk singer. She was a member of the historic HERbeat ensemble in 2020 and recently completed a 20 venue tour to celebrate her 20th Anniversary. She studied traditional folk music in Kyoto, and has given shamisen and vocal performances at numerous venues and events. Since arriving in Canada, Aki has furthered her pursuit of traditional Japanese music with the addition of taiko drumming. Now Associate Artistic Director with pre-eminent Canadian taiko drumming group Nagata Shachu, she teaches shamisen and voice at the Bachido Schoolhouse: International Shamisen Community online. She is also the founder of the Japanese folk ensemble "ten ten", which has released two CDs of original music and has performed with numerous artists from a variety of other cultural backgrounds and traditions. She has also choreographed dance pieces to accompany her music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/4e6f8b34-ab40-40f6-aa48-688f2b55d21d/Yuichi+One+Wood+Co.%2CLtd.JPG /TaikoThrive - Yuchi Kimura Kobe, Japan Yuichi Kimura is the Artistic Director of Daichi no Kai based in Kobe, Japan. He began his professional taiko career when he was 18, and has toured for several decades both within and outside of Japan. His dream is to share Japanese culture and bring the world closer together through taiko music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/c67bff68-e5c8-4e57-9729-e15044bdb117/Daichinokai+group.jpg /TaikoThrive - Daichi No Kai Kobe, Japan Based in Kobe, Japan, Taikogakudan Daichinokai was founded in 2011 by Yuichi Kimura. Their signature style is playing fast, solid rhythms which make the taiko drums sing. Their high percussion skills are regarded with high esteem throughout Japan. They passionately provide taiko workshops for children, hoping to continue to build the next generation of taiko players and enthusiasts. They also perform taiko on cruise ships, such as Queen Elisabeth and Diamond Princess, introducing many foreign visitors to Japanese culture through taiko. Their name “Daichi No Kai” has its origin in “Daichi”, a song composed by Yuichi Kimura as a requiem for victims and survivors of The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This song reflects their mission to use taiko to build world peace for the next generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/011ecf83-a652-44d0-932f-7f8ccea6e2d1/DN3_8546+Small.jpg /TaikoThrive - Jennifer Weir Executive Director, TaikoArts Midwest Artistic Director, Ensō Daiko Jennifer Weir is the Executive Director of Taiko Arts Midwest, Artistic Director of Ensō Daiko, and has been actively performing, creating, producing, and teaching taiko for over 25 years. She is the producer and a featured artist on the award winning feature documentary, Finding Her Beat. She is the recipient of past grants from the MN State Arts Board, Jerome Foundation, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, American Composers Forum, and Taiko Community Alliance. She has led leadership workshops for the Shannon Institute with the Wilder Foundation, and has presented at TedxUMN and the BushConnect Conference. She has led taiko workshops, residencies, and collaborations, and also has extensive background as a theater director and dramaturg. She dedicates this performance (and all future ones) to her MOM, Rosalie, and to her family, Megan & Josie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1711042931101-M0456L0IU0BC4I0DIEQ6/Megan%2Bwebsite%2Bcropped.jpg /TaikoThrive - Megan Chao Smith Artistic Associate Director, TaikoArts Midwest Director, The Mighty Drumming Club Megan Chao Smith is Artistic Associate Director of TaikoArts Midwest, as well as Director of The Mighty Drumming Club. They have been playing taiko for 30 years, first falling in love with it watching Japanese taiko group, Shidara, win a Tokyo taiko contest. When not playing taiko, they love dog mushing, growing food and flowers, and aquascaping a 55-gallon freshwater aquarium. MCS gives a Shout out to the next generation of taiko players for your heart, spirit and flexibility! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1498144194858-AV8LOCX1J8XXVD147GJ1/Jeff.jpg /TaikoThrive - Jeff Ellsworth Jeff Ellsworth is currently a performer with Ensō Daiko and is in his 25th year of taiko. He first saw Taiko at one of Mu Daiko’s early student recitals. Jeff would like to welcome Yuichi Kimura, Daichi No Kai and Aki Takahashi back to Minnesota and thanks his parents and MN Taiko for all their support. Congratulations to Steve Lein on his retirement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1574717156944-8MLBXODYUC2E19WJDIA2/DN3_8450.jpg /TaikoThrive - Craig Johnson Craig Johnson is currently the Director of Operations for TaikoArts Midwest and Lead Instructor for Ensō Daiko. He has been playing taiko for 21 years, inspired by his first live taiko performance by local group Kogen Taiko. When not playing taiko he spends his time learning to make taiko drums, playing frisbee golf, and spending time with his wife Lindsay and their two cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1574701570158-E2S9IUSX5U6G6YY8OYWD/Susan.jpg /TaikoThrive - SUSAN TANABE Susan Tanabe is currently a member of Ensō Daiko and the TAM Edo Bayashi Ensemble, and has been playing taiko for 18 years. She first saw taiko before she can remember, as an infant/toddler while living in Japan. When not playing taiko, she loves to freelance with various orchestras/ensembles/artists, travel, sail, and watch baseball. Special thanks to her family for supporting her always. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/588181ab-1a45-4e6a-860e-d6c74932fce8/Chiaki+TaikoThrive+photo.jpg /TaikoThrive - Chiaki O’Brien Chiaki O'Brien is currently a performing member of Ensō Daiko as well as an instructor and has been playing taiko for fifteen and a half years. She's also a member of TAM Edobayashi Ensemble. Chiaki's friend, Keiko Doi, pushed her to take taiko classes. Without her push, she wouldn't be having this much fun for the last fifteen and a half years. When not playing taiko, she is working at her home studio preparing to teach weaving or weaving/sewing her own project OR trail hiking or running with her dog Kazu. So, thanks and gratitude to Keiko Doi who, the first time they met, said to Chiaki, "Do TAIKO!" Chiaki also appreciates her family, Ensō Daiko members, for their endless support. THANK YOU all for coming tonight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/200bcf46-c727-43ad-8338-0b6367eddf94/Junko+program+2.jpg /TaikoThrive - Junko Kumamoto Junko Kumamoto is currently a member of Ensō Daiko and TAM Edo Bayashi Ensamble. Junko took her very first taiko lesson with her children for a parent-child class about 20 years ago. It seems they weren't interested in taiko at all, but mom was. After raising children, her journey of taiko drumming began. When not playing taiko, Junko is serving Japanese cuisine at her restaurant JK's Table in Edina, also enjoying learning Shishimai and mai (Japanese dance). Special thanks to her family, Hiroshi, Ken, Shannon, and Sean to support her taiko journey. Thank you to EVERYONE who is here today!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1713996557628-EFBMJFO5ZRBNEI4XDIX0/Liz+Taiko+Thrive+program+pic.jpg /TaikoThrive - Liz Kane Liz's spark for taiko was ignited when they first saw taiko at Epcot in Disney World as a kid. Then, years of watching Mu Daiko around the Twin Cities fanned that spark into a passion, taking their class in 2008. Now, Liz brings that passion to life as a performing member of Ensō Daiko. When not at the drum, Liz is an avid traveler, a dedicated reader, and a tireless explorer of the city's hidden gems. A special shout-out to Nick for endless support through countless rehearsals and those moments when the rhythm takes hold, transforming laps and steering wheels into impromptu taiko practice spaces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1574717279095-E8OZVRRRFKZ5VXZX6RN6/DN3_8382%2BSm.jpg /TaikoThrive - Hiroshi Yoshino Hiroshi Yoshino is currently a member of Ensō Daiko & TAM Edo Bayashi Ensemble and has been playing taiko for 8 years. Hiroshi grew up seeing Taiko at local festivals in his native country, Japan. However, he picked up his first bachis (drum sticks) after he moved to Minnesota. When not playing taiko, Hiroshi enjoys camping, traveling, and playing fue (bamboo flute). Special thanks to the audience for being here for us today. Thank you to his TAM friends for their guidance and helping him grow. Arigato to his family for creating a safe and comforting space for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1713996564602-9O01Z66YVD92TDSZPBI9/taiko+solo+photo+%28Japan+April+2024%29++.jpeg /TaikoThrive - Rose Chu Rose Chu is honored to be an intern with Ensō Daiko and has been playing taiko on and off for over 25 years. She first fell in love with taiko when she saw Rick Shiomi (co-founder of Theater Mu and founder of Mu Daiko) perform at an event. Look what you started, Rick! When not playing taiko, Rose loves her life's work in education, especially elevating the teaching profession, and enjoys nature walks and theater performances. Rose is eternally grateful to the many trailblazing taiko artists who created and/or continue to advance the taiko community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1700087217250-Y6ESD83N2IJ8TG915PIX/IMG_4579.jpg /TaikoThrive - Vanessa East Vanessa East is currently a performing intern with Ensō Daiko, and has been playing taiko for 11 years. She first learned about Minnesota taiko completely by accident, stumbling upon a community performance by Ensō Daiko members in 2012, and she decided then and there that she would sign up for an Intro to Taiko workshop as soon as she was able - and the rest is history! When not playing taiko, she can be found reading, walking, baking, crafting, configuring websites, gaming, and/or showing someone a picture of her cat. Shout-out to her weird, wonderful, and talented friends and family who continue to support her hitting things with sticks and having a marvelous time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1713996570663-GCTQ9VM749GBMR2K3OFR/Lydia+TaikoThrive+program+pic.jpg /TaikoThrive - Lydia Komatsu Lydia Komatsu (she/her) is currently an Ensō Daiko intern, and has been playing taiko for 4 years. She grew up hearing stories about her family members in Japan who were Taiko drummers, and saw Mu Daiko perform as a child. She knew Taiko was in her future and finally in 2020 she took her first Taiko class. Lydia dedicates this performance to her family, friends, and everyone who takes their shoes off at the entrance of a home. When not playing Taiko, Lydia can be found making lattes, hanging out with her partner and 9 year old son, creating art, sweeping her kitchen, watching horror movies, cuddling with her ancient, blind dog and so much more. Shout out to Dawn Komatsu for Mother's Day, and her partner, Matt, for supporting her Taiko journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/3abd50a9-f469-4790-9d18-b194ba417b26/Kimi+drum.jpeg /TaikoThrive - Kimi Aisawa Romportl Kimi Aisawa Romportl is currently an intern, and has been playing taiko leisurely for about 24 years. They first fell in love with taiko when watching a live taiko performance in Minneapolis. When not playing taiko they love to be outside - hiking, kayaking/boating, walking my dog, skiing, and exploring. Shout out, Special thanks to my husband, daughter, and Jen Weir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1702166118839-G4OJ8GA3H01B6E7V4PCB/IMG_4131.jpg /TaikoThrive - Alyssa Romportl Alyssa Romportl is currently an Ensō Daiko intern, and has been playing taiko for almost 5 years. She first saw taiko probably as a baby. Alyssa grew up watching her mom play with Kogen Taiko and has always loved the way taiko can be felt throughout the body. She dedicates this performance to her family for being so supportive of her taiko journey. When not playing taiko she can be seen in the lab, doing research and looking at brains. 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Ms. Weir is the founding Executive Director of TaikoArts Midwest, Artistic Director of Ensō Daiko (formerly Mu Daiko), and producer of the award winning documentary feature, Finding Her Beat. Ms. Weir is also a theater director and dramaturg with Theater Mu, and a past recipient of grants from Live Music for Dance MN, MN State Arts Board, MN Regional Arts Board, Arts International, American Composers Forum, and a Jerome MN Travel Grant. Ms. Weir is a public speaker, workshop leader, and believes in the power of taiko to make the world better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/d8ccec7a-1e93-4aa4-b1f0-bded59e78a50/Megan+Chao+Smith+headshot.jpeg Our Staff - Megan Chao Smith Associate Artistic Director of TaikoArts Midwest, Youth Program Director mcsmith@taikoartsmidwest.org Megan Chao Smith brings 31 years experience studying, teaching, managing and performing and producing taiko. They spent 12 years training in Japan, living there for seven, touring as a member of the group, SHIDARA. They bring grant-writing, marketing, publicity and strategic planning skills born of well-rounded experience with the long term growth of numerous taiko groups, including Odaiko New England, Sacramento Taiko Dan, Shidara of Japan, and now TaikoArts Midwest. Successful performing and production/management work include two US Hanayui tours, Shidara's yearly international touring circuit from 2006-2010, and most recently, project management and assistant production of the documentary film, Finding Her beat. Chao Smith has taught youth groups off and on since 1990, each time creating innovative programming. They now combine professional taiko experience with public and psychiatric nursing skills in The Mighty Drumming Club, TaikoArts Midwest's new youth performance and arts access program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/6dac158b-c0b2-40ab-b18c-516c4192d75e/TAM+Bio+Photo.jpg Our Staff - Jennifer Cho Business Manager jcho@taikoartsmidwest.org Jennifer Cho's involvement with taiko started in 2013 when she took her first intro class with Mu Daiko. She was instantly enthralled by the power and joy of the taiko community - not only in the drums but in the people themselves. In 2017, she was honored to become a full member of Ensō Daiko and proudly played taiko until her retirement in 2022. While she no longer has the passion for performing on stage, her love for TaikoArts Midwest and its mission hasn't changed. Now she's grateful to support this organization administratively as Business Manager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/72b40a7d-6088-461b-99d3-279cfee9ecac/Craig+Johnson+headshot.jpg Our Staff - Craig Johnson Director of Operations, Lead Instructor cjohnson@taikoartsmidwest.org Craig began studying taiko with Mu Daiko in the spring of 2003, inspired by his first live taiko performance from the local group Kogen Taiko. By 2007 Craig was a performing member of Mu Daiko and found his passion for teaching taiko, which he pursued until taking a hiatus in 2014. In 2018 Craig returned to taiko with Ensō Daiko and Taiko Arts Midwest, once again teaching alongside performing in main stage productions and countless outreaches throughout greater Minnesota and the surrounding states. Through this time he has been able to visit Japan to train with professional taiko players and groups as well as learning from taiko legends and luminaries from Japan and North America. Craig has played crucial roles in Midwest tours by Japanese taiko groups Shidara, Hanayui, and Yuichi Kimura with Daichi no Kai. One of his proudest accomplishments is being the Operations Manager for the Finding HerBeat residency and concert in 2020. Craig is learning the art of barrel-stave drum making and will soon be opening a taiko drum business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/0536ee45-0f86-4d29-85ba-7b2ef82ed8a9/Su-YoonKo.headshot.jpg Our Staff - Su-Yoon Ko Outreach Director suyoonko@taikoartsmidwest.org Su-Yoon began playing taiko after she saw Rick, Jen, Iris and others give their first performance back when it was Mu Daiko in the late 90s. After becoming a performing member, she taught intro classes and did many outreaches and residencies. After stepping away from the arts and living in Korea for 11 years, she’s delighted to have taiko back in her life and to support taiko from the other side of the stage as TAM’s Outreach Coordinator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576851c546c3c49a1507dc6a/1725057096325-S7SUC9SSRGKYCU8GYJIZ/Emily%2BHarada%2Bheadshot%2Bhorz%2B20240514.jpg Our Staff - Emily Harada Artistic Staff, Communications, Community Engagement eharada@taikoartsmidwest.org Emily began taiko at 7 years old with Ho Etsu Taiko in Chicago, IL. Following her time with Somei Taiko and as a trainee for Taiko Center of the Pacific, she returned to Ho Etsu as a performing member and helped with artistic development and teaching. In search of meaning and identity, Emily quit her athletic training job and moved to Tokyo, Japan to study under premiere taiko leader (and "Finding HERbeat" artist) Kaoly Asano of Gocoo and Tawoo Dojo. Along the way, she also started learning Ushibuka Haiya minyo and kokyu. 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Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates his training in jazz, Western percussion, and traditional Japanese music to create an original, distinctive approach to instruction and performance. After receiving early training from Saburo Mochizuki of the renowned Tokyo ensemble Sukeroku Daiko, Eien earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University where he performed as a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble. He received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During his seven years in Honolulu, he performed extensively as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and taught classes at the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Eien has collaborated with many pioneers of innovative music including the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Kenny Endo, On Ensemble, John Kaizan Neptune, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Colleen Lanki, Bruce Huebner, Masa Ishikawa, Patrick Graham, and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra. 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