“Among her greatest joys was her 33 years of involvement with Young Audiences of Virginia! She served on the Board of Directors for numerous years and as President. She loved Young Audiences’ creative offerings annually to involve children in the arts.” Obituary for Jean Hogge Shackelford Arts for Learning mourns the loss while celebrating the […]

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Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of bamboo flutes. Drawing from Japan’s rich musical tradition, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of instruments for a performance filled with electrifying, room-thumping energy. With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion making for a highly visual performance, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with students and audiences of all ages.
Taikoza was formed in New York City, and the ensemble has toured internationally since 1999, performing in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Osaka Festival Hall, Lincoln Center, and many others.
Taikoza is a touring ensemble from New York. Please contact Katie Driskill, School and Community Relationships Coordinator, at 757-961-3737 to discuss tour availability!
What is a tour? A tour is a set number of programs (3-10) scheduled within a specific time span (2-5 days) and within a specific region. Tours are subject to change or cancellation if the minimum number of programs and/or dates are not met.
All tour pricing is subject to change based on number of programs, travel distance, hotel stays, and meals. Please contact us if you have any questions.