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Message from the president

 Within a short span of fifty years Toho Gakuen School of Music has established itself as one of the leading music schools in the world producing students who are very active in every field of music. We are so indebted to those great founders who had a clear vision and profound dedication, and those excellent pedagogues who possessed such an enthusiasm and a sense of commitment. We are very proud to be a part of this exceptional institution which keeps up its great tradition. 

 The very beginning of our history was creation of the Music School for Children which at present has more than two thousand students all over Japan providing musical training. Then came the high school division to continue educating those students who wish to pursue music as their career. The development continued further to the creation of Junior College, and then to the present School of Music. In addition, in Toyama City we now have the Orchestra Academy for those people wishing to become professional ensemble players, and Toho Gakuen Graduate School of Music for further accomplishment as a performer and for research activities.

 Our aim is to help a student become a total musician who will be able to make significant and meaningful contribution to our society.

President Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi

Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, President

History

1948 The Music School for Children established in Kudan, Tokyo
1950 Music School Orchestra organized
1952 A co-educational course of music established in Toho High School for Girls
1953 The Music School for Children relocated to Sengawa in Chofu City,Tokyo
1955 Toho Gakuen Jinior College of Music established
1961 Toho Gakuen Jinior College became Toho Gakuen College Music Department (four years)
1995 Toho Orchestra Academy established in Toyama
1999 Toho Gakuen Graduate School of Music established in Toyama

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