The Taiko Community Alliance (TCA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to empower the people and advance the art of taiko. We honor this mission with core values of respect, heritage & evolution, empowerment, inclusivity, and transparency.
TCA was the first nonprofit outside of Japan to provide art services and resources to taiko practitioners. We seek to strengthen the network of taiko practitioners in North America, share traditions and repertoire, document the history of taiko, and support the development of the art form.
Upcoming Events
NATC 2025 Registration begins in February!
We will be sharing over social media and in our newsletter this month about the registration details. Essentially, TCA Lifetime and Sustaining Members will be able to register starting 2/1 and the community at large can begin registering shortly thereafter. Please keep a look out for updates on our NATC 2025 page as well, or email any questions to info@taikocommunityalliance.org
Support Our Fiscally Sponsored Pilot Groups
Nashville Taiko
Help support Tennessee’s FIRST-ever taiko group! They are currently accepting donations for startup equipment and to secure a rehearsal space.
Shangö Mountain Taiko
This group was founded last year and has been educating West Virginia about taiko ever since! Please donate to support equipment costs and recruiting a larger student base.
Feature Segment
2024 Taikothon - the Taikolympics!
Please enjoy this year’s taiko video marathon featuring work from groups all over the world! Each year we celebrate the work of the taiko community with this EPIC marathon as part of our own Member Drive. Enjoy this year’s theme of being LOUDER. FASTER. STRONGER.