Yoisho!

Program 

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Omiyage

Composed by Shoji Kameda

Arranged by Ahiru Daiko

Omiyage means "gift", and was written as a gift to the whole taiko community.

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Hachijo Daiko

Traditional

 

Utsu Hachijo 

Composed by Ondekoza

Arranged by Ahiru Daiko

Utsu Hachijo is about Hachijo-jima, an island that was once used as a place of exile. It is said that exiled samurai would drum and sing on the island to express their longing for home.​​

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A Life Sent On

Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Soundtrack)

 

Korekara 

Composed by Michelle Fujii and Walter Clarke

Arranged by Ahiru Daiko 

Korekara means “from now on,” and was composed for the 2005 North American Taiko Conference, acknowledging the rich history of taiko pioneers, and the hopefulness of what the taiko art form will become in the future.

 

Raku

Composed by Chabo-san (Shidara) 

 

Matsuri

Traditional 

Arranged by Ahiru Daiko & Nick Montesinos (Gen. 14)

Matsuri means “festival”, and is composed of various traditional rhythms found in Japanese festival music.

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Jack Bazaar 

Composed by Kris Bergstrom

Arranged by Nick Montesinos (Gen. 14) & Max Seguritan (Gen. 11)

Jack Bazaar features dynamic choreography and challenging mutli-tone rhythms. 

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INTERMISSION

 

Go!

Composed & Arranged by Max Seguritan (Gen. 11)

"Go" in Japanese is the number five. Go! incorporates fast beats that move and jump across five drums. It do “go” fast!
 

Funfetti Remix

Composed by Ahiru Daiko (Gen. 1) Arranged by Max Seguritan (Gen. 11)

A remix of Ahiru Daiko's very first original composition!
 

Duck Dance 

Composed & Arranged by Makayah Bernal (Gen. 11)

Duck Dance is a simple yet energetic piece that showcases skills both on and off the drum.

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Tatsumaki

Composed by Hiroshi Tanaka

Arranged by Max Seguritan (Gen. 11)

Tatsumaki means "whirlwind" which is reflected in its flowing kata and movement.
 

Soran Bushi

Traditional

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Soran Remix 

Composed & Arranged by Jacob Dirkx (Gen. 12)

3 variations on Soran Bushi, a traditional Hokkaido fishing song, played on taiko.

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Yorokobi

Composed by Steve Yamaguma

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Asobi Uchi

Composed by Ahiru Daiko (Gen. 1-5)

Arranged by Ahiru Daiko 

Asobi, which translates to “to play,” is a team original. It's a fun, playful, and lighthearted medley.

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Zenryoku 

Composed & Arranged by Max Seguritan (Gen. 11)​

"Zenryoku" means "full power". So give it your everything! Give it your all! Give it your full power!  

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