Midwest Clinic Performing Organizations

Time:

Friday
December, 18, 2026
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Location:

W375E

Conductor

Yoshihiro Fujimoto

Performer Details

Performer Bio Synopsis

Founded in 1983 in conjunction with the opening of our school, our band operates under the steadfast motto of "Balancing Academic Excellence with Extracurricular Activities." Our performance calendar is diverse, centered around our Annual Concert and Christmas Charity Concert, and extends to outreach performances at kindergartens, local schools, and various community events. Our dedication to musical excellence has led us to five appearances at the All-Japan Band Competition and one appearance at the All-Japan Marching Contest. We also place a strong emphasis on international exchange through wind music. Over the years, we have built meaningful connections with prestigious institutions worldwide, including Carthage College (USA), Royal St. George's College (Canada), Taipei Municipal Da-An Junior High School (Taiwan), St. Olaf College (USA), and The Ohio State University Wind Symphony (USA). Most recently, in April 2024, we were invited by the city of Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, where we held a successful international concert. Under the musical goal of "creating moving music born from a beautiful sound," our mission is to foster individuals who contribute to a peaceful society through the power of wind music. Ultimately, we strive to enrich our community and the world through the pursuit of music and the arts.

Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School Wind Orchestra

Conductor's Bio

Fujimoto began his musical journey on the clarinet as a member of his junior high school wind orchestra. After graduating from Tokai University Gyosei High School and Osaka College of Music, he moved to France to further his studies. He earned higher performance diplomas in both clarinet and chamber music from the prestigious École Normale de Musique de Paris. He studied clarinet under the guidance of Koichi Honda and Guy Deplus. Since 2002, Fujimoto has been a faculty member at his alma mater, Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School. He currently serves as the director for the school’s wind orchestra, dedicated to the musical development of the next generation.

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Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School Wind Orchestra