Molding Memories into Clay

Striking the Rhythm of Our Original Heartbeat

Through the transformative journey of fire and flame

 every step moves toward the light.

The percussion theater Mud premiered worldwide at the end of 2019 and was restaged in January 2021 as the Ju Percussion Group’s 35th Anniversary representative production. With its heartfelt simplicity and innovative approach, the work offered audiences a rich and deeply moving experience, receiving enthusiastic acclaim.

At the end of 2025, on the eve of the Ju Percussion Group’s transformation into “2.0” and its upcoming 40th anniversary, the third staging of Mud carries special significance. It is a powerful rebirth — an extensively revised and elevated version that, while staying true to its original spirit, evolves into an exploration of “finding one’s own voice and form.”

A lump of clay, once kneaded and fired, becomes a vessel capable of holding light.
This time, let rhythm awaken memory, let sound flow into the most tender cracks of the heart — each beat a burning trial, transforming once more into eternal brilliance.

Performance｜Ju Percussion Group

Founded in 1986 by Mr. Ju Tzong-Ching, the Ju Percussion Group is Taiwan’s first professional percussion ensemble and one of the few international groups capable of blending traditional and contemporary performance styles. Widely recognized and beloved by both professional circles and the general public, the group has been a key driver in the development of modern percussion.

For 38 years, the Ju Percussion Group has called Taiwan home while taking the world as its stage, integrating performance, education, research, and promotion to continuously share the inspiring power of rhythm. To date, the group has performed in 35 countries and regions, commissioned 276 original works, and nurtured nearly 155,000 learners through its educational programs.

Expanding its reach, the group has also established ensembles such as Ju Percussion Group 2, Dynamic Percussion Group, JUT Young Percussion Ensemble, and JUT Percussion Teachers Ensemble, all contributing to Taiwan’s emergence as a major hub for percussion development worldwide.