Ju Percussion Group presents
Energy & Infinite
One night only at Herbst Theater, San Francisco — a signature concert program by Taiwan's Ju Percussion Group, reflecting the ensemble's artistic roots and its four-decade journey of innovation.
- Date
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM
- Length
- 100 minutes
- Performers
- 12 percussionists
2026 Ju Percussion Group U.S. Tour
Since its founding in 1986, Ju Percussion Group has remained dedicated to its core vision of "Rooted in Taiwan, Embracing the world," elevating Taiwanese percussion to the international stage. Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026, the ensemble will embark on a U.S. tour featuring commissioned works and classic percussion repertoire to showcase the dynamic diversity of contemporary percussion.
This tour follows the group's acclaimed performance at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC). Breaking its customary policy against re-inviting artists within five years, the convention has invited the ensemble back to the world's largest percussion event in 2026, building on their resounding success in 2022. By designating "Ju Percussion Group's 40th Anniversary" as a key convention theme, PASIC highlights the profound global recognition of the group's artistic achievements.
The program
About the concert
Opening with an iconic work from the international repertoire, the program unfolds into a selection of pieces primarily drawn from JPG's extensive body of commissioned works — over 286 compositions created in close collaboration with composers around the world.
Rooted in contemporary Western percussion traditions and enriched by distinctive elements of Eastern culture, the program expands through modern, experimental and cross-disciplinary approaches, blurring the boundaries between classical, contemporary, world and popular music.
40
Years of heritage
286+
Commissioned works
12
Percussionists on stage
Repertoire
The evening's works
- 01
The First CirclePat Metheny, Lyle Mays
- 02
BeyonD the bEndGene Koshinski
- 03
Solar MythChang, Chiung-Ying
— 15-minute intermission follows — - 04
Attraction 2Emmanuel Séjourné
- 05
SeekLu, Huan-Wei
- 06
Tsá-TshiKao, Han-Yen
Where
Herbst Theater
The Herbst Theatre is a cornerstone of San Francisco performing arts, with more than 200 shows presented on its stage every year.
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Address
401 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Date & time
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — 8:00 PM.
Doors open one hour before the performance.
Performance
Approx. 100 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission), performed by 12 percussionists.
Press
What critics say
“The Ju Percussion Group is renowned for their outstanding musicianship and excellent performances. Their character creates a joyful atmosphere in their performances.”
“The Ju Percussion Group has dedicated, vibrant and highly competent musicians.”
“The Ju Percussion Group has dramatically increased percussion education and done an outstanding job of informing the public about percussion music.”
“Nothing short of awesome.”
The company
朱宗慶打擊樂團 JU PERCUSSION GROUP
Founded by percussionist Ju, Tzong-Ching in January 1986, JPG comprises 20 percussionists and 3 composers in residence, and is known worldwide for its innovative blends of East and West, traditional and contemporary.