{"product_id":"857994","title":"Ongakunotomosha Band Journal June 2026 issue","description":"Band Journal June 2026 issue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 49th All Japan Ensemble Contest \/ Teaching Techniques to Make Music More Enjoyable: Let's Play Ensemble Pieces, Even for Beginners! \/ Now is the Time for Secret Practice: Supplementary Sheet Music: In Memory of Professor Norio Akiyama - Chorale Collection \"Reminiscences of Days Gone By\" (Composed by Hiroshi Hoshina, Hideshi Suzuki, and Yasuhide Ito)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Feature article\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 49th All Japan Ensemble Contest was held at the Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall. 77 groups, recommended from 11 branches across the country, performed.\u003cbr\u003e We present the event with stage photos and comments from the three judges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Feature 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Teaching techniques to make music more enjoyable: Let's play songs together, even for beginners!\u003cbr\u003e For all the new club members who have just decided on their instruments, the most important thing is to start \"making music\" from the very beginning.\u003cbr\u003e Why not try a different approach to practice so that beginners and advanced players can enjoy the joy of making music together?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ccontents\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ●What instructors can do: Yoshihisa Fujishige ●Innovations in school settings: Ryotaro Shiratsuki, Shinji Hattori, Sayuri Torii ●Beginner grades \u0026amp; repertoire: Hiroshi Goto ●Musical ensemble experiences boost motivation!\u003cbr\u003e Hiroshi Hoshina ● Professional musicians' personal practice ideas Hiromasa Hayashi, Ryo Noda, Mana Koshino ● [Survey Project] What was your \"first ensemble piece\"?\u003cbr\u003e ● [Column] Witnessing a Superb Rehearsal - Toru Miura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Special Feature 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Now more than ever, practice is essential to improve your skills. However, many people are probably worried because they can't practice as much as they'd like due to limited club activity time, or because they can't secure a practice space or time.\u003cbr\u003e That's when secret practice comes in handy. Why not make effective use of your free time at home for your instrument?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ccontents\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ●Where and how do you practice?\u003cbr\u003e Questionnaire by Naohiro Harada: A collection of secret practice ideas from professional musicians!\u003cbr\u003e Hiroaki Kanda, Masanori Oishi, Soichiro Takezaki, Shinji Kitabatake, Asako Takayanagi, Kenji Kubota ● Helpful items and services for secret practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Special Feature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Let's re-examine your embouchure! Have you ever wondered what your embouchure looks like while playing brass instruments?\u003cbr\u003e The reason you can't play as you'd like might be due to your embouchure.\u003cbr\u003e Everyone's mouth shape is different, but with the right understanding, you should be able to find the optimal solution for yourself. Whether you're struggling to improve or just want to get better, why not take some time to think about your embouchure?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ccontents\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ● Learn about the mechanism of a \"good embouchure\" by Kozo Moriyama ● Ask the pros! Key points of embouchure by Naoki Inoue, So Hamachi, Katsumi Hagiya, Koichiro Yamamoto, Ayano Iwakuro, and Taishi Furumoto ● Learn about the relationship between embouchure and teeth!\u003cbr\u003e Kazuaki Kikumoto ● \"What's your favorite mouthpiece?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ Memorial Feature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Memory of Professor Norio Akiyama ③\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This concludes our three-part tribute to Professor Akiyama. This month, along with a \"Chorale in Memory\" by three composers (included score), we reflect on our memories of Professor Akiyama, who also dedicated himself to the development of wind band music in Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e German Brass with Banjasaurus (Illustration: Masafumi Ohno)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ Spotlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e German Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼My instrument, my partner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Toshiyuki Onishi (trumpet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼Excuse me for interrupting your practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tokai University Affiliated Osaka Gyosei High School\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼BJ Pick Up!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Philharmonia Winds Tokyo 2026\u003cbr\u003e Piccolo trumpeter Otto Sauter speaks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼Overseas Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I participated in festivals in Guam and Saipan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼Concert Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nobuya Sugawa \u0026amp; Takafumi Fujimoto Duo Recital - Philharmonic Winds Hamamatsu 14th Regular Concert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ▼Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2026 28th Japan Junior Wind and Percussion Competition, 38th All Japan High School Selected Wind Band Competition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◎Serialized articles, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Kohei Ueno's \"Life and the Rails Aren't Straight Ahead, That's What Makes It Interesting!\" Vol. 11\u003cbr\u003e - Solfège for Instructors: Hiroki Iida - Expand Your Repertoire!: Aio Nakahashi - Introducing the Zoorasian Brass' Favorite Items, Part 2: Sumatran Tiger's Favorites - Manga - Life in a Boys' School Brass Band, Vol. 20: Conte-kun, New Member Conte-kun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◎One Point Lesson to Help You Play\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Flute Rei Shimizu\u003cbr\u003e Oboe Kenta Urawaki\u003cbr\u003e Clarinet Takuma Sato\u003cbr\u003e Fagotto Shusuke Ouchi\u003cbr\u003e Saxophone: Takahiro Nishio\u003cbr\u003e Horn Makoto Shigatani\u003cbr\u003e Trumpet: Ryo Nakamura\u003cbr\u003e Trombone player Marina Fujita\u003cbr\u003e Euphonium Sakura Iwaida\u003cbr\u003e Tuba Tomoki Natsume\u003cbr\u003e Contrabass: Seiya Yoshida\u003cbr\u003e Percussion Mizuki Aida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Separate supplement sheet music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Memory of Professor Norio Akiyama: A Collection of Chorales, \"Reminiscences of Days Gone By\" (composed by Hiroshi Hoshina, Hideshi Suzuki, and Yasuhide Ito)\u003cbr\u003e This month's included sheet music is a collection of chorales dedicated to Professor Norio Akiyama, composed by three different composers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Depending on stock availability, delivery may take up to one week.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, if the item is discontinued or out of print, we will cancel your order.\u003cbr\u003e Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/contents\u003e\u003c\/contents\u003e\u003c\/contents\u003e","brand":"Ongakunotomosha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43216448815217,"sku":"857994","price":8.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/Band_Journal_June_2026_issue_01.jpg?v=1778409679","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/zh-hant\/products\/857994","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}