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
Doros & Cents April Webinar
Topic: Grant Management
April 26, 2024 4pm PST
Register for this FREE webinar that will share financial tools for the taiko community. Registering allows you to get a copy of the recording right away. This month’s topic is about managing grants.
Regional Webinar Series
Region: NorCal
April 28, 2024 11am PST
Register for this FREE webinar to explore the rich history and fun facts about taiko in Northern California. This webinar will be facilitated by our NorCal Regional Ambassadors and feature taiko guests from the region.
Congra-CHU-Lations
Class of 2024!
Accepting Submissions through 6/30/2024
Graduating taiko seniors (high school and college) enter yourself into the Class of 2024 yearbook. Group members can also fill out this form to send you well wishes!
2024 Taiko Census
Census Begins May 1st, 2024
Every four years, TCA hosts the Taiko Census to measure how taiko has grown, and see what major trends exist for the community. This year will be the first census post-pandemic, so it will be critical to get as many folks counted as possible to accurately see its impact. Stay tuned for more ways to be counted!
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
2023 TCA Volunteer Appreciation Song Project:
An annual tradition started by Ger Tysk, Tamiko Ooka, and our Volunteer Committee in 2022. We use this song to recognize our volunteers and show gratitude through what taiko people do best - playing together! We’re so excited to have you collaborating with TCA on this new iteration of the TCA Volunteer Song!