As the North American Taiko Conference, Taiko Jam Concert is swiftly approaching in mid-August, Soh Daiko prepared a dress-rehearsal for its alumni and the public at the American Museum of Natural History this past Saturday, July 23rd.

Escaping the 100+ degree temperatures, the group transported our equipment from the basement of our dojo on the Upper West Side to the prestigious museum on Central Park West, carting our stands, taiko, and sweaty selves through its displays of African masks and moon rocks.

After setting up our pieces, Soh Daiko performed for alumni, friends, and family. We would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of you who gave us valuable feedback and comments.

Shortly after adjusting our pieces, with seats packed and audience members in the aisle, Soh Daiko performed for the public. We would also like to thank everyone who attended this open-rehearsal performance! We feel slightly more prepared for our upcoming show at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California on August 20th. Buy your tickets now!

Soh Daiko would also like to thank Matt Tom-Wolverton for not only all his technical skills, but for providing all these amazing photographs for all Soh Daiko posts.