Author: yamabikotaiko

Yamabiko (meaning 'Mountain Echo' in Japanese) Taiko was founded in 2003 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The Beginnings Yamabiko Taiko began with very humble and simple desires: purely to enjoy and play Japanese Taiko-style drums and be lost in their power and grace. With only a few members led by Eri Uchida, we were able to acquire our very crude but effective drums. They were homemade with regular packing tape and, believe it or not, cut-to-size sewer pipes (unused of course!) donated by the City of Kelowna. Weekly practices weren't even scheduled; the group gathered together whenever possible in the basement of a member's house. And so with this Yamabiko Taiko Kelowna was born! Who knew what was to come... Today Yamabiko Taiko Kelowna today, has evolved into a regularly performing group. Most performances are held in the Okanagan region of BC. Practices are held on Monday and Thursday evenings in the basement of the Kelowna Buddhist Temple. For more information, email us from the Contact page.

Yamabiko Taiko is a Japanese-style drumming group based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Composed of members of the community, Yamabiko practices and performs throughout the year.

Beginner Practices 

Yamabiko Taiko will hold a beginner practice at the end of January and the end of September each year.  Beginner practices are for those who want to try taiko, and also for those who want to join the group.   Wear flexible clothing, bring a bottle of water, and be prepared to sweat a bit!   The practice starts at 7 pm sharp in the basement of Kelowna Buddhist Temple, 1089 Borden Ave in Kelowna.  The fee is $5.

Please contact us for the exact date of the beginner practice as the date approaches.

Performances in 2019:

Saturday Saturday Oct 19th, at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, Yamabiko performs for Vernon Diwali Festival.  Time: 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 17th, Yamabiko performs at A Taste of Japan.  Time: 1 pm.   Location:  Dr. Knox Middle School, Kelowna, BC.