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Free Performance in February
Join us Sunday, February 24 for an afternoon of music, food, and crafts with the return of the international festival at Maryland Heights Community Center! Get information about the festival and other upcoming shows, plus learn about the playful song "Mikoshi," in our latest newsletter.A Month of Taikoversaries
In December, we reminisce with seven members as they celebrate their anniversaries of joining St. Louis Osuwa Taiko. See what's changed over the years (and what hasn't!), plus read about the song Lion Chant by Shoji Kameda, in our latest newsletter.Combining Eastern and Western Music
In November we were invited to perform with Columbia Chorale as they kicked off a milestone 40th season with a special Sounds of Japan performance. Read about the new composition we learned for the event, plus learn about our performance piece, Isami Goma / Tonbane - an Osuwa Daiko original - in our latest newsletter.Taiko, Campfires and S'mores
Performing members Heather and Helena recently joined taiko players from all over the Midwest for a weekend retreat to learn a new piece composed by taiko great Shogo Yoshii. Read about their adventures, plus learn about the Ainu song "Yaisama," in our latest newsletter.Thank you, SLOT Volunteers!
We've wrapped up two fantastic Japanese Festivals; we had such a great time but we couldn't do it without the help of all the volunteers who share their time and talents to make them a success! Learn about some of their efforts, plus learn about the song Yatai Bayashi, which we debuted at the festivals, in our latest newsletter."Top 15 Things St. Louisans Take for Granted"
We're honored to be called a "clear highlight" of the annual Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden as part of a new list of the "Top 15 Things St. Louisans Take for Granted" from examiner.com.
We love performing for thousands of fans at the festival every Labor Day weekend.
