This is a report from the joint practice session in June. (The meaning of the microphone in the top image will be explained later.)

The first joint practice session for the 5th TYO term was held on Sunday, June 16th.
It looks like it's about to rain... The members gather in Fukushima on a cloudy day.

Contrabass player Kaneko appeared with bedhead. Perhaps he was in a hurry because of the early morning meeting.

Now, rehearsal for Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 (commonly known as the "Ninth") has finally begun!

At this practice session, we practiced in sections under the guidance of teachers from the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.

The string teacher is Ryo Takebayashi (Vc)

The woodwind teacher is Junichi Mori (Fg)

The brass teacher is Satomi Matsutani (Tb)

The percussion teacher is Itegami Tatsuya

"The Ninth" is a piece that requires detailed ensemble work. The members of the orchestra still seem to be struggling.
Let's work hard in our practice from now on to create good songs...!

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This is what it looks like during lunch.

A snap of Hibino Ai taking a break!

Hibino is apparently serving as the "Sendai, City of Forests Goodwill Ambassador" ( http://sendai-shinzentaishi.com/service-1 ).
The way their hands are stacked really creates a nice atmosphere...!

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Here, I have some news to share.

In fact, a program featuring the Tohoku Youth Orchestra will start on Shibuya Radio ( FM 87.6MHz ) in July.

"Shibuya Radio" ( https://shiburadi.com/ ) is a community radio station in Shibuya.
Hirokazu Tanaka of the TYO Secretariat is the editor-in-chief of the Wednesday issue.

Starting from July 3rd, a live broadcast titled "Tohoku Youth Orchestra in Shibuya" will take place every Wednesday from 11:30-11:55, in which members, alumni, and administrative staff, along with guests, will report on the activities of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra through the voices of each individual member.

During this practice session, we also recorded interview material to be used on the show!

■New captain Shiori Tajima (Hr)

■ Former Captain Hinako Isogai (Hr)

■Committee member Masahiro Watanabe (Vn) (pictured right)

■Sota Watanabe (Va), son of Fukushima office manager Yutaka Watanabe, who joined us this season

We asked the members about their enthusiasm for the Ninth Symphony!

"Shibuya Radio" can be listened to via the app.

*Install the app here!
[For iOS (iPhone)] https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/se-gunorajio-gong-shiapuri/id1093416496
[For android] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shibuyanoradio&hl=ja

In addition, after the broadcast, an archive will be posted on the official note of "Shibuya Radio."
https://note.mu/shiburadi

Be sure to check out the "Tohoku Youth Orchestra in Shibuya" starting in July!

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The whole rehearsal ended at 3pm, and then we practiced for the concert that is coming up at the end of this month.

The conductor is Manabu Takeda from the Fukushima Secretariat.

This is a shot taken after practice, and it looks like they're filming some kind of video.

They are currently working hard to plan PR activities centered around junior and senior high school members.

More details will be provided in the report later!