October 28th 2nd joint practice session @Fukushima City

The Azuma mountain range, visible from Fukushima Station, is lightly covered in snow.
The trees around the Fukushima Minpo office were also beautifully colored in autumn colors.

As with the last practice, this time too, ensemble instruction was provided by Mr. Takeda.
Due to the season, many schools were holding their school festivals, and therefore many people were absent, so only about 80 people practiced.

During the orientation before practice, the members said,
There were announcements about volunteer concerts, lobby concerts, and concerts by organizations to which I belong.
The members also seem to be taking action independently.

A flyer station has been created.

Practice "Firebird" and "Umi" over and over again!!!
In the afternoon, each group performed a full run-through.

At the end, they quickly ran through three songs that they had performed at the previous concert and plan to perform again at the next one.
The number of songs I have to practice will gradually increase.
We only have joint practice sessions once a month, so we would like to ask each of you to make sure you do not neglect your individual practice.

Miura Mizuho and Igarashi Yu surrounded by brand new percussion instruments.

A gathering of four female double bass players.

In addition, after the joint practice,
Practice for the "JA Kyosai Calligraphy and Traffic Safety Poster Competition" to be held on November 11th.
A practice group has also formed for a volunteer concert to be held at Iwaki Latbu on November 19th.

Vn. Miyu Sato, Akane Hatakeyama, Vla. Shoko Suzuki, Vc. Kenmaru Honda, Cb. Hikaru Soga.

Vc. Horikaku, Cb. Karin Hashimoto, Tb. Maon Fukuzumi, Fl. Momoka Kanno, Vn. Ayaka Kikuchi, Vla. Hikari Sato, Vn. Yuko Yamazaki,
Cl. Nakayama Yuki, Vla. Hattori Mikiko, Hr. Senda Natsuki.

Please check out TYO's Instagram to see their activities.

Yes! In the evening, Momo Hasegawa, the first captain, came to visit us with some gifts! (Sorry, I don't have a photo.)
Everyone was delighted to see a familiar face!!
Please come and see us at our concerts.

Naomi Okada, Tohoku Youth Orchestra Secretariat