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Heartwarming Autumn Concert by Aoshima Hiroshi Children's Choir

Mark your calendars! The Aoshima Hiroshi Komagome Children's Choir is set to host a delightful Autumn Concert in 2025. This event is organized by the Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation, led by director Naoto Aiba, and will take place at the Minami-Otsuka Hall in Toshima City, Tokyo, on September 27, 2025.

About the Choir

Founded in 2012 under the guidance of renowned musician Hiroshi Aoshima, the Aoshima Hiroshi Komagome Children's Choir consists of young singers ranging from 5 years old to middle school students. The choir not only nurtures a love for music among children but also aims to enhance their expressiveness through choral activities, promoting social skills and cooperation among children of diverse ages. The choir also seeks to foster closer ties with the local community, contributing to the cultural development of the region.

Concert Details

Date and Time

• - Date: September 27, 2025 (Saturday)
• - Doors Open: 11:00 AM
• - Concert Starts: 11:30 AM

Venue

Minami-Otsuka Hall
2-36-1 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima City, Tokyo

• - Access by Train:

- 8-minute walk from Shin-Otsuka Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Exit 1)
- 5-minute walk from Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line, South exit)
- 5-minute walk from Otsuka-Eki Mae Station (Toden Arakawa Line)

• - Access by Bus:

- 5-minute walk from Otsuka Station bus stop

Admission

• - Free Entry

The concert is open to everyone, from children to adults, ensuring a joyful musical experience suitable for all ages.

Featured Performances

The choir will showcase a variety of musical pieces ranging from traditional children's songs and popular melodies to originals composed by Hiroshi Aoshima. Among the main program:

• - Selected songs from the children's song collection including "Umi" and "Mura Matsuri"
• - Original compositions like "Asa wa Sekaseka" and "Nyan Goro Song" featured in the choral version of "11 Piki no Neko"
• - Popular pieces such as "Sanpo" and "Te no Hira wo Taiyou ni"

Aoshima Hiroshi - A Brief Biography

Born in Tokyo in 1955, Hiroshi Aoshima graduated top of his class from Tokyo University of the Arts. His diverse expertise includes opera, choral compositions, and piano performances. With over 300 compositions to his name, he is also known for his involvement in concert and event productions. Aoshima's teachings and appearances on television programs (such as NHK and TV Asahi) are well-established, and he has authored several books, making a significant impact in both education and music.

Conclusion

Join us for a day filled with music, joy, and community bonding at the heartwarming Autumn Concert by the Aoshima Hiroshi Komagome Children's Choir. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the incredible talent of the young performers whose delightful voices and charming dance will surely create memorable moments for everyone.

For more information, please visit the official website or contact the Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation at 03-3940-2400 (8:45 AM – 9:30 PM, closed on certain days).