Choeur Premier
Choeur Premier
Japan
Choeur Premier was founded in January 2018 by graduates of the chorus club in Matsudo Dai-ichi（the first） Junior High School in Chiba, Japan. The name “Premier” means “the first” in French. The choir is based in Chiba, actively participating in choral festivals and competitions. It is composed of university students and young adults. Last year, the first independent concert was held in their hometown of Chiba and was a great success. In 2021, the choir received a Gold Prize and 1st Place at the 14th National Vocal Ensemble Contest held in Fukushima, Japan. In 2025, it was also awarded a Gold Prize at the All-Japan Choral Competition National Finals.
Category
Contemporary Music
Kazunobu Kurokawa
Category 2
Kazunobu Kurokawa is a choral conductor born in 1979 in Chiba, Japan. He graduated from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts and completed a master’s degree in Music Education at the university. He is currently a lecturer at Showa University of Music, specializing in choral music and conducting. He has published three books on choral instruction and currently conducts 15 choirs. As a conductor of “VOCE ARMONICA”, he received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (1st place) at the All-Japan Choral Competition National Finals. He serves as Chairman of the Matsudo Choral Federation and is a proud father of a four-year-old daughter.