The Percussion Ensemble is a form of music often performed at wind music competitions and contests. Nowadays, as well as classical music, competitions and contests also feature black music and contemporary music style improvisation. However, there is a limited number of musicians with a foundation in the source of these musical genres who are able to perform them, resulting in a tendency towards “music for contests” rather than a focus on musical content.
Percussion Ensemble “CROWS” aims to be an ensemble representing a clear departure from “contest music,” and hopes to broaden the genuine horizons of the percussion ensemble for the benefit of audiences and amateur musicians. With these values in common, Kakizaki, Kubota, Kudo, and Shibata formed the Percussion Ensemble “CROWS.” Each has a solid foundation in classical music, jazz, etc. The Ensemble hopes to take a new step forward with this project at Meguro Persimmon Hall, set the direction for “CROWS,” and apply this to future content creation.