Ollie (they/them) is a Third-year Interdisciplinary Visual Arts and Education, Communities and Organization double major in Taiko Kai’s 11th Generation. They joined Taiko Kai hoping to participate in more ensemble music, drawing on prior experience playing in a casual string quartet. Their favorite part about Taiko Kai is getting to see their friends during performance practices! When not at taiko, they like to unhinge their jaw and eat onions whole, similar to a snake. 

Bill (he/him) is a Fourth-year Computer Science major in Taiko Kai’s 10th Generation. Prior to enrolling in the club, he played clarinet in his school's concert band, which allowed him to explore music and apply this experience to taiko. His motivation for joining came from Taiko Kai's strong and welcoming community, as well as his enjoyment of working with others to learn new songs and see them come together in performances! In his free time, he likes to test how much milk he can drink at once.

Terresa (she/her) is a Second-year Master's student in Information Management and a member of Taiko Kai's 11th Generation. Growing up, she played clarinet and flute in school, and taught herself to play the guitar. She joined Taiko Kai thanks to a friend's invitation who was part of the club at the time--even though she originally rejected it! In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes and to the movies.  :)

Kali (she/her) is a Fourth-year Materials Science and Japanese double major with a minor in Chemistry in Taiko Kai’s 12th Generation. Her decision to join Taiko Kai was inspired by the taiko she heard at festivals while growing up, where she fell in love with both the sound and the performative aspects. Her favorite part about the club is the friends she's made since joining, and secretly eating the wood off the drums when no one's looking. In her free time, she likes reading and swimming. 

Dustin (he/him) is a Fourth-year Interdisciplinary Visual Arts major with a minor in Art History and a member of Taiko Kai’s 11th Generation. Prior to joining the club, he played clarinet and saxophone in music ensembles for 7 years. He joined Taiko Kai after watching performances by other taiko groups in the Seattle area and falling in love with the combination of music and choreography. His favorite part about Taiko Kai is performing with his friends. Outside of the club, he likes to draw and bite people. 

Keoni (he/him) is a 15th-Year prospective Geography and Nutrition double major from Taiko Kai’s 12th Generation. He has 11 years of experience with taiko, and joined the club to make new friends who also appreciate the medium he's grown to love. His favorite part about the club is running on all fours at random people during practice. In his free time, he likes to throw rocks at passing cars. 

Angie (she/they) is in her third year at UW, majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in CHID, and a part of Taiko Kai’s 12th Generation. They have played musical instruments all their life, from clarinet to piano! Her motivation to join Taiko Kai came from her love for music and her desire to connect with her culture. Outside of Taiko Kai, she enjoys baking, gaming, and sucking the jelly out of donuts left in the workplace break room with a straw (I will catch you one day, Angie...)

Tresan (he/him) is a Fourth-year Informatics major belonging to Taiko Kai’s 12th Generation. He joined Taiko Kai in his search for a club to join, drawing on his experience watching taiko performances growing up. His favorite part of the club is performing cool choreography to the music! In his free time, he likes to play video games, rock climb, and-- wait, what's that behind you???