YAMATO - THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN

About the Performance

Experience the breathtaking and ancient art of Japanese Taiko drums. YAMATO travels all over the word with Japan's traditional Taiko drums, putting its very souls into the unusual instruments.

"YAMATO believes that the drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life and the epitome of the Japanese spirit," says the troupe's Founder and Artistic Director Masa Ogawa

This captivating performance features 40 different drums beginning each show by hitting a Wadaiko drum weighing half a ton, made from a single piece of wood from a 400-year-old tree. Watch as performers put their thoughts and spirit into each note. "We open the eyes of the heart to find a sort of synchronicity with the other drummers."

Sneak Peeks from YAMATO

Parking & Transportation

• Parking prices are determined by ABM and the City of Rockford.
• Check parking availability here.
• Pre-pay does NOT hold spots. It is first come, first serve.
• Patrons have a 3 hour window to claim a spot before a show.
• All parking is CASHLESS.
• View updated parking and transportation information here.
• For parking refunds, please contact ABM at 815‐968‐5294.

Venue Specifics

• Doors to the lobby will open 1 hour prior to the start of the show.
• Guests are strongly recommended to arrive to the venue as early as possible to minimize crowding and lines.
• Once guests exit the building, they MAY NOT RE-ENTER the building with the same ticket, this includes to smoke.
• The Coronado Performing Arts Center is a SMOKE-FREE facility, including electronic cigarettes and vapes. NO smoking allowed on the premises of the venue. 

Photography & Recording

• No Photography or Recording Allowed

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