Shoichiro Hokazono Explained

Shoichiro Hokazono is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist. He most notably played with the Central Band of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and plays on euphoniums made by Besson.^{[1] [2]}

Background

Hokazono studied at the Shobi Conservatory in Tokyo, Japan under Toru Miura, graduating in 1994. He then continued his studies under Kaoru Tsuyuki and Steven Mead.^[3]

Career

In 1995, Hokazono appeared as guest recitalist at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference (ITEC) held at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.^[4]

Throughout his career, Hokazono has played with several orchestral groups, including the NHK Symphony Orchestra, Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra, Sapporo Symphony Orchestra, Strasbourg Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.^[5]

Hokazono played solo euphonium in the Japan Air Self Defense Force Central Band before retiring in March 2013.^[6] He is also a professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and at Soai University.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shoichiro Hokazono | Besson. www.besson.com.
2. Web site: Shoichiro Hokazono - VGMdb. vgmdb.net.
3. Web site: Euphonium.net. www.euphonium.net.
4. Web site: 外囿祥一郎公式WEBサイト　プロフィール. www.sol.dti.ne.jp.
5. Web site: Shoichiro HOKAZONO | Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra – Official Web Site. Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra – Official Web Site | Mainly in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, professional orchestra to represent the Tokai region, the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra official site. Such as the introduction of the orchestra and, concert schedules and ticket assistance..
6. Web site: 不動産の賃貸選びのポイントは. www.hokazon.com.
7. Web site: Euphonium.net. www.euphonium.net.