Tokyo International Music Festival Pre-Conference

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual

Tokyo International Music Festival Executive Committee

subsidy category

Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant

Grant Type

single year

FY 2017 Tokyo Culture Program Grant: Support for Citizen Creative Cultural Activities, Phase 1

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Business Overview

The Tokyo International Music Festival Pre-Festival is a unique musical event, bringing together amateur performing groups from a variety of genres, including wind bands, marching bands, orchestras, string ensembles, choirs, and jazz and pops, primarily from the Tokyo and Kanto regions. Through concerts and clinics, the event aims to foster friendship and exchange among musical groups from different genres, as well as contribute to the advancement and development of music culture and the development of the next generation. Friday, May 5th (national holiday) will feature concerts (6 groups), instrument-specific clinics (8 courses), free concerts (4 groups), an opening ceremony, and a symposium. Saturday, May 6th will feature concerts (7 groups), instrument-specific clinics (8 courses), free concerts (4 groups), and a closing ceremony. Amateur groups, primarily from top high schools nationwide, including Tokai University Takanawadai High School and Makuhari Sogo High School, will participate. Clinic instructors will include members of the NHK Symphony Orchestra and its affiliates, university music instructors, and players from the Japan Jazz Association.

Period of Activity / Project

May 5, 2017 (Fri Holiday) - 6th (Sat)

Venues

Tokyo International Exhibition Center Conference Building (Koto Ward, Tokyo), East Promenade (Koto Ward, Tokyo)

*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.

Profile

[Hideto Okuda]
Stage name: Hideto Okuda "Singy"
Vice President, Japan Jazz Association 21
He is the bandleader of the Blue Sky Orchestra and a leading drummer and percussionist. As a music producer, he has produced and directed various advertisements, video works, artists, etc., such as the Coca-Cola commercial "Tomorrow is Arusa." In addition, through producing the "All Japan Pops & Jazz Band Grand Prix," he has made efforts to teach middle and high school students and promote music.