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Okayama University's Wind Ensemble Achieves New Heights in Chugoku

The Okayama University Wind Ensemble, under the leadership of President Akinobu Nasu, achieved a remarkable feat by winning a gold medal at the 66th All-Japan Band Competition in Chugoku, hosted at the Shunan City Cultural Hall in Yamaguchi Prefecture on August 24, 2025. This victory signifies a step up from their previous year’s silver medal, showcasing an impressive improvement in their performance.

The ensemble earned their spot at this prestigious competition after clinching the gold medal at the Okayama Prefectural Band Competition, which took place on August 10 at the Kurashiki Civic Hall. Being selected as the representative of Okayama Prefecture allowed them to compete against top universities across the Chugoku region.

During the competition, the ensemble captivated the audience with their performances of the required piece,