-About us-
The philosophy of the university's wind orchestra is to respect the independence of students, to encourage each student to demonstrate their creativity, to seek better music, to value the bonds with their peers, and to take an active role. In order for students to grow as individuals through their activities over the four years, we have set the following policy.
<Activity Policy>
- Through club activities, students will develop communication skills that allow them to respect each other's opinions and produce better results.
- Learn to behave in a way that is acceptable for a member of society and become someone who can convey their own appeal.
- Actively participate in local music and cultural activities and develop the motivation and structural ability to contribute to the formation of the local community.
- Acquire the fundamental skills and expressiveness to continue rich musical activities even after graduation.
- Learn to behave in a way that is acceptable for a member of society and become someone who can convey their own appeal.
- Actively participate in local music and cultural activities and develop the motivation and structural ability to contribute to the formation of the local community.
- Acquire the fundamental skills and expressiveness to continue rich musical activities even after graduation.
-Activity results-
Since its founding in 2021, the Kansai International University Wind Orchestra has been actively engaged in a wide range of activities, such as participating in competitions, regular concerts, events in Hyogo Prefecture, and performances at elementary schools and local communities, while valuing its connections with society, and delivering heartfelt music to many people. Please take a look at the recordings of our performances, which have aimed to connect people through the power of music and share joy, and get a feel for our activities.
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Contest
The band participates in the Hyogo Prefecture Wind Orchestra Competition, held every August, and won the silver award in 8 and 2023. -
Subscription concert
The regular concert held every March is our most important event alongside the competition. We put all our effort into not only the performance but also attracting and running the concert as the culmination of a year's work. -
University festival
At the university festival held in the fall, the group plays upbeat music, mainly pop music, that is appropriate for a festival, and enjoys themselves as well as the audience. -
Local event
Local events are important opportunities for us to connect with the local people. We are proactively involved in local music festivals and other events, such as planning music events together. -
Requested Performances
We provide live performances at the request of various organizations, such as elementary schools, fire departments, local businesses, etc. We are flexible in accommodating the scale and content of the performance, so please feel free to contact us. 
-Musical Director and Ensemble
Section Trainer
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Music directorTohru ItoA.Reed Otonowa Wind Symphonica Conductor
Graduated from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts. Conductor of Japan Super Band and the "A.Reed Otonowa Concert". Conductor of "Concerto for Band" and author of many other works, including the "Band Training Book". Served as music director for the 46th National Athletic Meet "Ishikawa National Athletic Meet" and "Nenrinpic Ishikawa 2010". Served as head of the orchestral and percussion department, diploma department, and education division at Shobi Music College. Currently adviser to the "Ishikawa-Kanazawa Wind and Green Music Festival" and visiting professor at Kansai International University. -
Ensemble and Woodwind Section TrainerHirohisa TakanashiFull-time lecturer at Shobi Music College,
Member of the Japan Wind and Percussion Band Association
(Member of the Wind Instrument Certification Committee)
Graduated from Kashiwa Municipal Kashiwa High School, Kanagawa University, and Shobi Music College at the top of his class. With the motto of "creating a good sound through sound training", he is active in various places as a band director, and also works as a judge for song arrangements and competitions.Currently, he continues research in his specialized field, such as curriculum design and practice.He studied conducting under Mr. Yasuhiko Shiozawa. -
Chief coach
Ensemble/Brass Section TrainerYouichi TanimotoTrumpet player (freelance), wind orchestra instructor,
YAMAHA wind instrument instructor,
Seike Music School Instructor
Born in Toyonaka, Osaka. Graduated from Shobi Music College. Studied trumpet under Hajime Kawakami and Choko Miyazawa. Won third place in the brass section of the 3rd Sakai Wind and Percussion Competition. Currently performs mainly in the Kansai region, and also gives wind ensemble lessons all over the country. The schools he teaches have achieved success in national competitions for wind ensemble competitions, wind ensemble contests, ensemble contests, and solo contests. -
percussion section trainerTakumi NakamuraOsaka Philharmonic Orchestra
Timpani and percussionist, Tokushima Bunri University Faculty of Music
Part-time lecturer, Soai High School Music Department,
Part-time lecturer at Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Ichioka High School and Soai University Music Department, majoring in percussion instruments.He performed at the university's graduation concert.He was selected as a Kansai representative at the Kansai Percussion Newcomer Concert, which he performed at the time of graduation, and won the Percussion Category Grand Prix at the 25th Japan Percussion Newcomer Concert. Joined the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra in 2009.He has studied percussion under Mitsuru Nakatani, Yoshimasa Horiuchi, Atsushi Takahashi and Yasuko Miyamoto, and Latin percussion and drums under Yukihide Kutsuno.
<Message from the Advisor>
Advisor: Hitoshi Takanezawa
Music is a communication tool that connects people. When people play together, or when someone plays a song and someone else listens, there is a dialogue through music. Music can be said to be a "universal language" that can convey each other's thoughts and emotions beyond almost all barriers, such as language and borders, as well as gender, skin color, and wealth. Our university's wind orchestra aims to acquire the ability to connect with society and the world through music, which is a universal language. Practice an instrument, create a piece of music with your friends, and share your emotions with various people. Doesn't that sound exciting? Come and acquire the power of music to connect with the world under the guidance of our wonderful instructors!
