Update : 2023-6-5
To Be Held Soon and Recruitment of Performers
Sport Concert of Harps
A concert will be held at the venue of an international exchange festival, prior to the main concerts of the International Harp Festival to be held in November.
The performers will be Ms. MATSUKI Arisa and Mr. Enrique CARRERA (Arpa).
Date and time
June 11 (Sun), 1:10 ~ 1:40 p.m.
Place
The 35th Anniversary Hall of Dokkyo University
Dance Festival
Participants for Kids Dance Being Recruited
Why not perform in the dance festival to be held on October 9 (Holiday).
Practice days
Starting on July 16 (Sun) [8 days in all]
Place
Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall)
Target
3rd graders of an elementary school to senior high school students
Accommodation
40 people
Fee
8,000 yen for elementary and junior high school students / 9,000 yen for senior high school students (including the costume and the insurance)
Application
Read the entrance requirements list distributed at Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall) (also viewable on the website of the Hall), and fill in the application form from June 10 (Sat) and 25 (Sun) .
Family Concert for Babies and Toddlers
"Icchy & Naru" with an Orchestra Halloween Party for Families
NO entrance restriction during the performances and babies can cry!
This is an orchestra concert to enjoy singing and dancing.
Date and time
October 22 (Sun), 2:00 p.m.
Place
Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall)
Performers
Song: "Icchy & Naru,"
Conductor: Mr. EBIHARA Hikaru
Performance: Tokyo city Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets
All seats to be reserved / 4,000 yen for those of age 4 or older (Free admission for those of age 3 or younger who are to be held on a parent's knees)
Application
Contact a ticket agency or dial Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall) from June 17 (Sat).
Tickets are available at the counter of the Hall from 10:00 a.m. on June 18 (Sun).
Tel.(048) 931-9977
Opera Oratorio Class XVII
"Let's Sing Requiem"
Enjoy a masterpiece of chorus with professional musicians, and show your results of practice in the Heartful Concert to be held on December 3 (Sun).
Dates and hours
July 8 and 22, August 12 and 26, September 9 and 30, October 7 and 14, November 4 and 25 (Sat) / October 29 and November 26 (Sun), 6:00 ~ 9:00 p.m.
Place
Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall)
Target
Elementary school students or older
Accommodation
40 people
Fee
12,000 yen (20,000 yen for a pair of parent and child)
Application deadline
Fill in the application form distributed at Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall) and some other places by July 7 (Fri) and submit it to the designated place.
Performers Recruited for the Heartful Concert
Audition of Classical Music
Those who pass the audition will perform in the Heartful Concert to be held on December 3 (Sun).
Make a solo performance of the piano, vocal music or the wind, string and percussion instruments of pieces of free choice (within 10 minutes, including the entering and leaving time)
Date and time
July 29 (Sat), 6:00 p.m. ~
Place
Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall)
Target
Those of age 18 or older who study at or graduated from music college, or who have equivalent or greater performing competence, and who can contribute to the promotion of music culture in Soka City
Entry fee
10,000 yen
Accommodation
10 people
Application deadline
Fill in the application form distributed at Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall) and some other places and send it to the designated place to be postmarked by July 13 (Thu).
Cooperative Events
| June 10 and 11 | Zenso-an "Travel among Stars and Music in the Universe" |
|---|---|
| 11-Jun | Spot Concert of Harps at the International Exchange Festival (Soka International Harp Festival 2023) |
| 18-Jun | Pianica Magician Concert |
| 9-Jul | Special Concert of Mr. HAKASE Taro (SOLD OUT) |
| 28-Jul | Harp Concert for Babies and Toddlers (Soka International Harp Festival 2023) |
| August 20 ~ | Lever Harp Classes for Children (Soka International Harp Festival 2023) |
| 10-Sep | Music of Matouqin, Mongolian Music "Suho’s White Horse" |
| October 12 and 13 | Concert for Kids (Soka International Harp Festival 2023) |
| 22-Oct | "Icchy & Naru" with an Orchestra |
| 3-Nov | Cultural Forum 2023 |
| 8-Nov | Spot Concert of Harps at Ueno Gakuen (Soka International Harp Festival 2023) |
| November 18 and 19 | International Harp Festival 2023 Main Concerts at Soka City |
| 3-Dec | Heartful Concert |
| 9-Dec | Soka Music Festival |
| 24-Dec | Soka Pine Opera Concert |
| 6-Jan | New Year Soka Wappa Festival |
| 21-Jan | "Do-re-mi-fa Soka Concert" Staged by Everyone |
| 4-Feb | Music Festival for Children (Tentative name) |
| February 10 ~ 12 | Soka City Music Festival for Citizens |
Inquiry
Soka-shi Bunka Kaikan (Soka City Culture Hall)
Tel.(048) 931-9325
FAX(048) 936-4690