Shuhei Tamura
Shuhei Tamura-born in Okayama, 1986. He began composing at age 17 and graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and Tokyo Gakugei University Graduate School majoring in composition. He writes for varied genre including orchestra, chorus, concert band, and chamber ensemble.
He is very active as a clinician, adjudicator and band director.
He was commissioned by and appointed as a music director for the 37th All Japan Arbor Ceremony and the All Japan High School Interscholastic Athletic Meet opening ceremony. Tamura is also a member of the Japan Federation of Composers Inc.
Band Works
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Prologue One |  |
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| In the moments of challenge and struggle there is progress. Now is the time for shaping new cultures and empowering new friendships. Then we can restart our lives more confidently. "Prologue One" holds my wishes for the world and future. I hope this song gives people hope. | |||
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Angel, in the Dark | |
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| Light is beautiful because it is born out of darkness and disappears. Music and life as well is just a momentary light floating in the dark. That's why its glow is remarkable, leaving a beautiful trajectory in people's memory. | |||
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Pirate's Highway | |
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| Although the technical difficulty required for each part is relatively high, the composer feels that it is a work that can fully utilize the character of each instrument. | |||
Chamber Music
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Heroes of the Forest - Woodwind & Percussion Octet | |
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| The setting is in a forest, and various instruments represent different characters. The story line is creative and performers should think freely and enjoy expressing their own ideas. | |||
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Rakuichi-Rakuza - Brass Octet | |
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| The "(RAKU)" from the title originally means "relaxed or simple". Another meaning for RAKU is fun or lively. The composer would like for the performers to be imaginative. It can be a specific season, scenery, or even a name. Have fun coming up with your original associations. | |||
Flexible Ensembles
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Onihime - Flexible Octet | |
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| Onihime literally means demon princess: a woman with the nature of demon or a female demon.Though her appearance is alternately beautiful and terrifying, and her powers are deadly, her feelings are nonetheless driven by human emotions and needs. | |||