[Tsuzuki Gakuen Group] [Japan University of Economics] Wind Orchestra Wins Gold Medal for the First Time at the 73rd All-Japan Wind Orchestra Competition Tsuzuki Gakuen Group Press Release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Media [Japan University of Economics] Wind Orchestra Wins Gold Medal for the First Time at the 73rd All Japan Wind Orchestra Competition The Wind Orchestra of Japan University of Economics (Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Ayaka Tsuzuki) represented Kyushu at the 73rd All-Japan Wind Orchestra Competition, University Division, held at Ryutopia Niigata City Performing Arts Center in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, on October 25th, and won the Gold Award. This is the first time the orchestra has won the Gold Award since its founding. At the competition, Required Piece III: March “Memories Refrain” by Shion Ito Free Piece: Always the Way Remains / Jun Nagao The club performed two pieces. For the free piece, they attempted a piece that has rarely been performed at national competitions. As the title, “The Path to What’s Important,” suggests, the piece expresses various “paths” through music. In addition to the main melody, the delicate tones, profound resonances, and gorgeous sounds of each instrument overlap, making this a piece that requires advanced performance technique. Each member of the club demonstrated the results of their practice, delivering a well-coordinated performance that produced a
three-dimensional sound. When the performance ended, the venue was filled with cheers of “Bravo!” and thunderous applause.
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competition, which brought together strong universities from all over the country, is due to the support and guidance of our university’s faculty and staff, parents, and teachers who gave us lessons. It is also the result of each and every member’s dedication to daily practice. Thank you very much. Without resting on our laurels, the Japan University of Economics Wind Orchestra will continue to aim for even greater heights and practice with even more enthusiasm so that we can become the best band in Japan. We appreciate your continued support. Permanent Conductor of the Brass Band Professor Yuji Shibata (Head of Creative Production Department, Faculty of Business Administration) Now in our seventh year since founding, we started from scratch, but we finally won the gold award at the national competition. Motivated by the disappointment of last year’s bronze award, we worked together with the students to hone our sound and take on the challenge with one heart. With gratitude in our hearts for everyone’s support, we will continue to aim for even greater heights. Japan University of Economics (Tsuzuki Educational Group / Tsuzuki Educational Institute)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20664/286/20664-286-6762fdca426fc1c6f6f8279a27d47ef0-600×400.jpg Representative: President Akizuka Tsuzuki The Tsuzuki Gakuen Group was founded in 1956 with the founding spirit of “improving life through the development of individuality.” Now celebrating its 57th
anniversary, Japan University of Economics is a highly international university with two faculties, seven departments, and 19 specialized courses specializing in the practical study of economics and management, and boasts one of Japan’s largest international student populations. Fukuoka Campus 3-11-25 Gojo, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kobe Sannomiya Campus 4-4-7 Kotonoo-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Tokyo Shibuya Campus 24-5 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo https://www.jue.ac.jp/