With nearly 50 taiko drummers playing some of the largest drums in Southern California, TAIKOPROJECT quickens the pulse with powerful drumming and striking choreography. Joining TAIKOPROJECT in Act I are sister drumming groups Kitsune Taiko, Loma Pacific Taiko and Tanuki Taiko. In the second half, TAIKOPROJECT gives a fresh spin to traditional taiko compositions. The evening also features the nuanced music of the koto (Japanese harp), the mellow tones of custom-made marimbas and the uncommon sounds of the clay pot drum and TAIKOPROJECTs new hand-crafted tank drum.