Insights from International Educator: Taiwan (41st TYOC)
The second interview in our international educators series features Ms. Ssu-Wei Chang of the Taoyuan City Jungli Youth Orchestra in Taiwan.
Insights from International Educator: Korea (41st TYOC)
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.
Interviews with International Participants – 41st TYOC, March 2025
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.
Report on “The 41st Toyota Youth Orchestra Camp (TYOC)” hosted by JAO
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.
Report on the 52nd Amateur Orchestra Festival in Tokyo (Hosted by JAO)
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.
NPO-WFAO Participates in Public Lecture (JAO Festival Event)
The NPO-WFAO (World Federation of Amateur Orchestras) participated in a public lecture in collaboration with the certified NPO "KnK" (Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi, Children Without Borders).
Report on the 40th Toyota Youth Orchestra Camp (hosted by JAO)
The "40th Toyota Youth Orchestra Camp" was held in Matsue-city, Shimane, Japan. This milestone concert, the first in six years, included 12 international participants, featuring members from Belgium for the first time.
Report on the “51st Amateur Orchestra Festival in Akita” (hosted by JAO)
The 51th festival was held in Akita-city, located in the Tohoku region of Japan. This year, the festival welcomed participants from Singapore (2), Korea (2), Shanghai (2), Beijing (2), Taiwan (2), Shanghai (2), and Germany (BDLO) (4).