During the 53rd Amateur Orchestra Festival in Fukui, hosted by JAO in September 2025, seven international participants were interviewed. We invite you to listen to their genuine and heartfelt voices - reflections born from music and human connection.
The 53rd Amateur Orchestra Festival in Fukui, hosted by the Japan Amateur Orchestra Federation (JAO), concluded successfully with the participation of 10 international members from China (Beijing and Shanghai), South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, and 9 members from Germany (BDLO).
The third interview in our international educator series features Professor Edna Marcil “Michi” Martinez, educator of UP Arco from the Philippines.
The second interview in our international educators series features Ms. Ssu-Wei Chang of the Taoyuan City Jungli Youth Orchestra in Taiwan.
We conducted interviews with international educators at the 41st TOYOTA Youth Orchestra Camp (TYOC), held in Tokyo in March 2025. The first interview features Ms. Choi Seoyoung, educator of the Gimpo Youth Orchestra from Korea.
During the 41st TOYOTA Youth Orchestra Camp (TYOC), held in Tokyo in March 2025, we interviewed international participants. We invite you to watch and listen to their authentic voices and firsthand impressions.
The 41st Toyota Youth Orchestra Camp (TYOC), hosted by the Japan Amateur Orchestras Association (JAO), was held in Tokyo. This year’s international participants included a total of nine young musicians—three from Korea, three from Taiwan, one from the Philippines, and two from Norway—along with one instructor each from Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
The 52nd Amateur Orchestra Festival in Tokyo, hosted by JAO, was successfully held, with participants from around the world, including 10 people from Germany (BDLO), 1 person from Beijing, 2 person from Shanghai, 2 people from South Korea, 2 people from Singapore, and 2 people from Taiwan, joining the performances.