Studying with professional performers
Implementing student-centered learning,
Developing 'musicians who think and act on their own'.
The educational system established as 'SHOBI for wind, string and percussion instruments' has developed many soloists, professional musicians and excellent instructors.
In line with future goals, we have established two majors: wind, string, percussion major for those aiming to become musicians; wind instrument & marching band instructor major for those aiming to become instructors.
Through personalized education, students can not only improve their performance skills, but also acquire rich sensibilities as musicians and humanity as working adults.
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Introduction Video of the Department
FUTURE JOB PROSPECTS
Careers in Performance
Band members(orchestra/wind band)
Player(ensemble/marching)
Amusement park artist
Civil Servant Band (Self-Defense Forces/Police/Fire Service)
Careers in Education
Music instructor
Junior high school/high school teacher
Conductor
Wind instrument instructor
Marching instructor
Other careers
Music companies etc.
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Practical Curriculum with Achievements and Proud Traditions
Practical training includes basic training to cultivate basic skills and applied major (individual lessons) to establish student's expressiveness. In addition, through classes organized by large groups such as wind music, students can acquire humanity and social skills. In the wind instruments/marching band instructor major, it is possible to obtain the wind instrument certification from the Japan Academic Society of Wind Music or an instructor license certified by the Japan Marching Band Association.
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Practical Study with Experience Professional Techniques First-hand
Lessons are taught by top class professional players of each instrument as well as special lectures by visiting professors and special lecturers will be held. Student can hone their playing skills while experiencing first-hand techniques and ways of thinking of professionals every day. Moreover, there will be opportunities to participate in professional performances such as collaborative concerts through industry-academia collaboration with Japan's leading wind band, the Siena Wind Orchestra.
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Support that Connects You to Various Career Paths
In addition to guidance to help students improve basic skills to handle any genre and get a job as a performer or instructor, generous support on job-hunting at music companies is also provided. For those who want to study more deeply, they can transfer to the 3rd year of the Comprehensive Music Department (four-year course) or entry to the Conservatoire Diploma Department (supplementary education, two-year course). It is also possible to obtain a teaching license if transfer to the sister school, Shobi Gakuen University in the 3rd year.
