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Tokyo Music Competition
HIGASHIKAWA Akihiro

Trombone
Born in: Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
2nd place (Top prize) , Brass Section, The 12th Tokyo Music Competition 2014
Musical Study Experiences
2004: Graduated from Takamatsu Daiichi High School
2008: Graduated from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts
Teachers
Studied under Murayama Shuichi, Kamiya Satoshi and Koga Shinji
Musical Careers
2003 | 1st Place, the 10th Japan Trombone Competition |
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2006 | Prizewinner, Trombone Category, the 23rd Japan Wind and Percussion Competition |
2012 | 1st Place, Trombone Category, the 29th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition |
2014 | 2nd Place (top prize), Brass Section, the 12th Tokyo Music Competition |
Current | Currently a part-time lecturer and a trombonist at the Geidai Philharmonia Orchestra, Tokyo at Tokyo University of the Arts |
Repertoire
Wide range of classical music pieces from Baroque to contemporary; also Jazz music for performing at bars and clubs