The company
Ju Percussion Group
The Ju Percussion Group (JPG), founded by percussionist Ju, Tzong-Ching in January 1986, comprises 20 talented percussionists and 3 composers in residence. The group devotes itself to performance, education and percussion promotion, and has become known worldwide for its innovative blends of East and West, traditional and contemporary.
By the numbers
- 1986
- Founded in Taipei
- 3,500+
- Performances given
- 37
- Countries toured
- 286
- Commissioned works
- 160,000
- Percussion learners taught
- 22
- Percussion music schools
History
From a hot pot restaurant to the world
In 1986, the Ju Percussion Group met at a hot pot restaurant in Taipei and announced to the world that Taiwan's very first professional percussion band had been born. Most people in Taiwan were then unfamiliar with the genre; thanks to the group's activities, JPG soon became a household name throughout the island.
Apart from its concert performances, another feature of the group is its composition of original musical pieces. JPG is one of the few ensembles with its own exclusive composers, and has commissioned as many as 286 works, investing massive resources in domestic and overseas creation.
The group has been invited to international events including Quartier d'Été in Paris, the Budapest Spring Festival, the 2005 World Exposition in Japan and the Chekhov International Theatre Festival in Moscow, and has performed in Washington D.C. and across China.
Since 2013 JPG has been chosen as a Taiwan Brand Performing Arts Group. Its 2014 European tour reached Linz, Vienna, Germany and Hungary, including a first performance at the Wiener Konzerthaus.
Ensembles
Four ensembles, one family
Ju Percussion Group
The flagship ensemble of 20 percussionists and 3 composers in residence, presenting three grand concerts every year and touring worldwide.
Ju Percussion Group 2
In recognition of the creativity of youth, JPG2 devotes itself to holding concerts for children.
Jumping Percussion Group
Performs at schools in order to foster the development of future performing talent.
Juvenile Percussion Ensemble
Recruits learners from the group's instruction system; 100 groups have been established throughout Taiwan.
Education
Teaching and convening
Ju Percussion Music School
Introduced in 1991, the instruction system swept the country with its absorbing and authentic teaching format. There are 22 percussion music schools today.
Taiwan International Percussion Convention (TIPC)
Hosted triennially since 1993, TIPC has become an important venue exploring global percussion trends, supported by world-renowned ensembles and musicians.
Taipei International Percussion Summer Camp (TIPSC)
Held every year since 1999 to further the spirit of TIPC. In 2017 the first TIPC Competition was held alongside the 9th convention.
Press
In the press
“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.”
See them live in San Francisco
Energy ∞ Infinite — Nov. 10, 2026, 8:00 PM at Herbst Theater.
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