Tokyo Wind Ensemble To Come To Batavia For Unity Concert

BATAVIA, IL — A hundred and fifty students from Inagakuen Sogo High School in Tokyo are coming to Batavia in December to perform a concert at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre.

One of Japan's finest wind ensembles, winners of the Vienna Grand Prix, and 15-time All Japan Band Contest Gold Medalists are coming to Chicago for the 2024 Midwest International Band Clinic, beginning with a special cultural exchange concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Batavia High School.

The group of musicians will perform an assortment of works, including Satoshi Yagisawa's "Hymn to the Sun," John Mackey's "Haunted Objects (American Premier)," Thomas Doss' "Troll Dance (American Premier)" and Philip Sparke's "The Year of the Dragon," among other pieces.

"This stellar group of musicians will perform an assortment of new and unique works combined with an exciting pops display you are sure to enjoy," Director of Communications Holly Deitchman wrote in a news release. "Ensembles from Batavia High School will share in this presentation of global harmony."

Tickets to the concert are free, but registration is required.