Toshio Akiyama
The Development of Asian Wind Bands

 

Born in Ohmiya City, Japan, Mr Akiyama studied at the Musashino School of Music, the University of Tokyo School of Fine Arts and the Eastman School of Music in the USA. He has held many important positions including:- Vice President, Kantoh Band Association (1961 - 1973); Vice President, All Japan Band Association (1973 - 1983); President, Japanese Band Directors Association (1993 - 1997); Instructor, Musashino School of Music (1968 -1999) and Conductor, SONY Concert Band (1958 - 2000). He is also an Honorary member of several organizations:- American Bandmasters Association (1983 -Present); World Association for Symphonic Band and Ensembles(1995 - Present); Asian Pacific Band Directors Association (Honorary President,1996 - Present) and All Japan Band Association (1999 - Present).
Currently, he is the Honorary President of the Japanese Band Directors Association since 2003. He has won many awards for his contributions to bands and is also a well-known author. Currently, Mr. Akiyama conducts “Ohmiya Wind Symphony” community band in his hometown and he is an Honorary Musical Culture Advisor for Hamamatsu city.


The Development of Asian Wind Bands
15th July 2005 (10:45 am to 12:15pm)

Mr Akiyama will provide an introduction to Asian Pacific Band Directors Association (APBDA) and will also cover the following subtopics:-
1) History of Asian Pacific Band Directors Association (APBDA)
2) Activities of APBDA
3) Band Activities in APBDA Membership Countries and will also be glad to take on any enquiries relating to APBDA membership.