WHO IS MU DAIKO?
Mu Daiko is a nine-member professional taiko ensemble founded in 1997 by Mu Performing Arts Artistic Director Rick Shiomi. Formed in response to the interest of a few eager students, Mu Daiko has since grown into a nationally recognized taiko ensemble. The group performs classic and original compositions representing a synthesis of influences including Mu Performing Arts' theatrical aesthetic and Korean mask dance. Members have performed with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale. In 2005, Mu Daiko was honored as one of only four taiko groups in North America selected to perform at the annual North American Taiko Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Mu Daiko has also hosted such internationally renowned guest artists as Kenny Endo, the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, the On Ensemble, and Fubuki Daiko.

In addition to its annual mainstage performance, Mu Daiko participates in outreach programs for over one hundred schools, community organizations, arts institutions, and corporations each year. Mu Daiko also reaches hundreds of taiko enthusiasts through its ongoing taiko classes, as well as elementary, secondary, and college-level workshops and residencies.

“The sound is immense, building in intensity, filling the air with wave upon wave of pulsating rhythm.  The drummers become the physical embodiment of the sound, using their entire bodies to create the urgent sensation of a musical thunderstorm.” – Minnesota Women’s Press

If you are interested in having Mu Daiko perform at your event contact Mu's Outreach Director Susie Kuniyoshi online or call Susie at 651-644-8645."

In addition to our annual concert, Mu Daiko members participate in numerous outreach performances a year at area schools, businesses and community events. Come and see Mu Daiko members perform at one of the following events that are open to the public!

(Please note:  Some performances may not be specific Mu Performing Arts' events and information listed below is subject to change. There may be admission fees charged for the performance even if not specified here. Contact the event organizers with questions).

MU DAIKO IN CONCERT
Sat, Sept 26, 2009
The Myles Reif Performing Arts Center
720 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Tickets: $13-$23
Call the Reif Center Box Office (218-327-5780) or go online (reifcenter.org) for more information

MU DAIKO IN CONCERT
Sat, Oct 3, 2009
Sheldon Theatre
443 West 3rd Street (at East Avenue)
Red Wing, MN 55066
Tickets: $12/$20
Call the Sheldon Theatre ticket order line (1-800-899-5759) or go online (sheldontheatre.org) for more information