In preparation for that night, Tomo No Taiko performed at the 1992 UCI Rainbow Fest and Asian Heritage week.
As Kamon's main goals for the group were to spread cultural awareness and appreciation of the artform, so Tomo No Taiko did not reinforce strict practice schedules until after Asian Heritage Week.
In a passionate protest that ended with a private performance-protest for the chancellor, Kamon and Shiwota led Jodaiko through four songs, including Tomo, Oni, and Senshin.
However, their poor performance of these songs led Tomo No Taiko's members to realize their need for a more regimented practice schedule.
The group adopted a creed of five values (Character, Attitude, Respect, Passion, Dedication) and the name "Jodaiko" in remembrance of the spirit of the original founding members.
Jodaiko has since received a generous donation of six chudaiko and an odaiko from Victor Fukuhara, the respected founder of Kokoro Taiko Kai.