Young talents from Japan and the U.S. will gather in Yokohama for the International Exchange Concert to be held on June 3, Teikyo University Symphonic Band" and "Ochanomizu Orchestra" have been selected to perform with the Japanese side!
～The U.S. Youth Orchestra and the U.S. Youth Orchestra, which wowed Carnegie Hall, will perform a one-night-only festival of music, A one-night-only music festival by a prestigious Japanese student organization and a talented youth orchestra from the U.S.A. that wowed Carnegie Hall.
Music Masters Concert Series
Music Masters Concert Series (located in the United States of America) is pleased to announce that the Japanese co-starring groups for "Music Masters Japan 2026," an international exchange concert to be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Yokohama Minatomirai Hall, will be the Teikyo University Symphonic Band and the Ochanomizu Orchestra,
The Japanese side will perform with the Teikyo University Symphonic Band and the Ochanomizu Orchestra.
Music Masters Japan 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony touring Japan
This performance is a special event commemorating the visit to Japan of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, a U.S. orchestra that is active on the world stage.
This will be a rare opportunity for Japanese student groups to gather on the same stage and for the cultures of Japan and the U.S. to resonate with each other. Admission is free (advance registration required).
Please register in advance at the following website.
Introduction of Japanese Performing Groups
Two student music groups representing Japan have been selected to perform at this year's exchange program.
Teikyo University Symphonic Band
The Teikyo University Symphonic Band is one of the oldest and largest music groups on campus, and performs under the motto of "Unity, Progress, and Passion. The club has been vigorously expanding its activities, including participation in the All Japan Wind Music Competition and performances rooted in the local community.
In this performance, we will present the gorgeous and powerful sound that only a brass band can deliver. The Ochanomizu Symphony Orchestra will perform with the energy of a young band.
The Ochanomizu Orchestra
The Ochanomizu Orchestra consists of approximately 150 university students from Tokyo University of Science (formerly Tokyo Medical and Dental University) and Ochanomizu University.
In this performance, the orchestra will present a dynamic and delicate program centered on masterpieces of classical music. Please come and experience the passionate stage performance that only a student orchestra can deliver.
Highlights of this performance
A one-night-only concert by "young talents" from Japan and the U.S.
Students from Japan and the U.S. will take the stage with passion and enthusiasm. The first sound is a powerful brass fanfare, followed by the graceful sound of violins,
The next, elegant violin music envelops the audience.
This is a "musical showcase" that even first-time concertgoers will be thrilled to enjoy until the very end.
World-Class Youth Orchestra Visits Japan
This is a rare chance to hear the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, which has received rave reviews at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, perform in Japan.
No dress code!
No dress code is required for this performance, so feel free to stop by in casual attire such as jeans and sneakers on your way home from work, sightseeing in Yokohama, or on a date.
Outline of the event
Title: Colorado Springs Concert in Japan - Japan-U.S. Student Music Exchange
Music Masters Japan 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony touring Japan
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (Concert begins at 18:30 (Doors open at 17:30))
Venue: Yokohama Minatomirai Hall (Main Hall)
Admission: Free (first-come, first-served; advance registration required)
Time Schedule (tentative)
18:30 Concert begins
18:40 Ochanomizu Orchestra
19:20 Teikyo University Symphonic Band
20:00 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
21:00 Closing
Background and Ideas
This performance is designed to create cross-border exchanges through music and to broaden the horizons of young people who will lead the next generation,
The purpose of this performance is to broaden the perspectives of young people who will lead the next generation by creating cross-border exchanges through music.
Students with different cultures and values sharing the same stage and sound not only perform, but also provide a valuable opportunity to foster mutual understanding and trust.
We also aim to provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the universal power of music and the significance of cultural exchange through up-close and personal performances of international flavor.
■About the Visiting Groups
The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony is the flagship ensemble and top-ranking full orchestra of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Orchestra.
The orchestra has toured internationally in Japan, Australia, China, Greece, Turkey, and various European countries, and has performed on world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
The orchestra also focuses on educational programs, contributing greatly to the development of music education in the local community and the training of young musicians.
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
■ Conductor
The performance will be conducted by Gary Nicholson, the organization's Music Director.
Since the organization's founding in 1980, Mr. Nicholson has devoted himself to youth music education and international exchange, and has conducted orchestras on numerous international stages.
Mr. Gary Nicholson
About the music to be performed
The program will be announced at a later date.
The music to be performed will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned for further details.
Organizer Information
Trade name: Music Masters Concert Series
Business description: Planning and operation of international concerts, provision of music education programs
Official website: https://mastersconcert.com/
Sponsoring Organization
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