Jennifer Weir first saw taiko in 1997. Rick Shiomi performed a Matsuri solo at Theater Mu event and her life was forever changed. Since then she has been steadily performing, teaching and composing taiko. Jennifer is also a Mu Artistic Core Member and directed premiere productions of Ching Chong Chinaman, Dipped in Love, Bahala Na and Happy Valley. She also served as A/D for Flower Drum Song. She is a MN State Arts Board, Jerome Foundation and American Composers Forum grant recipient. She owes a great debt to Rick and Iris for starting and keeping her on this taiko journey.