Lecture to Focus on Japanese Drumming

Taiko, which refers to Japanese drums, will be the subject of a presentation to be held at the University of Findlay on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Davis Street building Room 102.
The event will be free and open to the public, and is part of a February community-wide focus on Japanese culture and history, which will include other events, such as UF’s “East Meets West” Winter Pops Concert, featuring traditional Japanese dance, on Feb. 11.
The Jan. 30 lecture will feature Benjamin Pachter, Ph.D., executive director of the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio, who will address how Taiko occupies a unique musical space in Japan. The art is still being practiced for religious, court and theatrical purposes. A contemporary performance style, meant for the concert stage, has also emerged during the past 50 years.
Pachter will explore the manner in which Taiko performance styles, both traditional and new, coexist with and influence each other.
Refreshments will be served.