We recruit new members annually through a 3-round tryout process that takes place each fall.
Check out our YouTube, Instagram, or the rest of the website to learn more about us!
YAMATAI TRYOUTS 2026 DETAILS:
Check your email for Round 2 info!
Check out our YouTube, Instagram, or the rest of the website to learn more about us!
YAMATAI TRYOUTS 2026 DETAILS:
Check your email for Round 2 info!
FAQs
1. When/where are tryouts?
Round 2 location and time have been sent out thru email!
2. Should I attend both days of tryouts?
No, please come to EITHER day of first round tryouts. It won't make a difference, so pick whichever one fits your schedule best!
3. How many rounds of tryouts are there?
Three. The first round is split into two days, so please come to exactly ONE of the two choices. Rounds 2 and 3 will be for callbacks only.
4. What should I bring to tryouts?
Water (please hydrate!)
We will provide all equipment
Comfy clothes are best :)
5. Do I need a certain level of proficiency/experience before joining?
Nope, most of us had little to no experience with taiko or even drumming before joining!
6. Who are you?
We are Yamatai, Cornell's one and only Japanese taiko drumming team! For more, see About.
7. Why Yamatai?
See Why Yamatai
8. What is taiko/what music do you play?
See below!
Round 2 location and time have been sent out thru email!
2. Should I attend both days of tryouts?
No, please come to EITHER day of first round tryouts. It won't make a difference, so pick whichever one fits your schedule best!
3. How many rounds of tryouts are there?
Three. The first round is split into two days, so please come to exactly ONE of the two choices. Rounds 2 and 3 will be for callbacks only.
4. What should I bring to tryouts?
Water (please hydrate!)
We will provide all equipment
Comfy clothes are best :)
5. Do I need a certain level of proficiency/experience before joining?
Nope, most of us had little to no experience with taiko or even drumming before joining!
6. Who are you?
We are Yamatai, Cornell's one and only Japanese taiko drumming team! For more, see About.
7. Why Yamatai?
See Why Yamatai
8. What is taiko/what music do you play?
See below!
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