Skip to Content

Search UTC.edu:

Campus & People

User-Defined Navigation:

Resources:

Nagata Shachu
Friday, October 2, 2009
8 pm

For over 10 years, Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko). The ensemble tours widely throughout Canada , the US and Italy performing in theatres, concert halls, and at major music festivals.

While rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan , Nagata Shachu’s principal aim is to rejuvenate this ancient art form by producing innovative and exciting music that seeks to create a new voice for the taiko. Their playing is the combination of unbounded spirit with the highest levels of musicianship and discipline. The result is an unforgettable experience that is both powerful in expression and heartfelt in its sincerity.

Combining thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, the ensemble is able to produce a wide spectrum of sound. Featuring a vast array of Japanese taiko (including the massive O-Daiko), gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes, Nagata Shachu will take you on a musical journey beyond all borders.

ticket information

adults - $22
seniors (age 60 and over) - $19
students - $15