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Exploring Culture Through Taiko: Rhythm, Heritage & Leadership (Tucson, AZ)Join us for a unique cultural exploration with Odaiko Sonora, Tucson’s Japanese ensemble drumming organization, for an afternoon of taiko, history, and conversation.
This 90-minute experience will include hands-on taiko time, a tour of Odaiko Sonora’s drum-building workshop, and a visit to their exhibit exploring Japanese American incarceration, taiko in Arizona, and the organization’s history. We will also hear from Odaiko Sonora leaders about building a sustainable arts nonprofit, diversifying revenue streams, and intentional succession planning.
Light refreshments will be served.
Maximum Registration: 24 participants
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Rhythm Industry Performance Factory
1013 S. Tyndall Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Advance Registration — Through Friday, November 20 at 12:00 PM
ACEL Members: $28
Non-Members: $35
General Admission: $42
What to Expect
Participants will have an opportunity to:
Experience hands-on taiko drumming
Learn about the history and cultural significance of taiko
Tour Odaiko Sonora’s attached drum-building workshop
Explore an exhibit on Japanese American incarceration and taiko in Arizona
Learn about the journey of a small arts nonprofit and its approach to sustainability
Hear about strategies for diversifying revenue and intentional succession planning
Connect with other ACEL members through a shared cultural experience
No prior experience with taiko or music is required.
Featured Speakers
Karen Falkenstrom
Co-Founder & Director, Odaiko Sonora
Ishani Deo
Assistant Director, Odaiko Sonora
About Odaiko Sonora
Odaiko Sonora is a 501(c)(3) arts education organization and Tucson’s taiko ensemble. Serving Southern Arizona since 2002, Odaiko Sonora works to increase familiarity with and understanding of taiko through classes, workshops, performances, school residencies, team-building programs, and concerts featuring internationally acclaimed taiko artists.
Learn more at tucsontaiko.org.
Registration
Space is limited. Advance registration pricing is available through Friday, November 20 at 12:00 AM. After the advance registration deadline, the general admission rate of $42 applies.
For questions, please contact: Karenne at [email protected]
We look forward to sharing an afternoon of rhythm, culture, history, and leadership learning together.
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Event venue
Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S Tyndall Ave,Tucson, Arizona, United States
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