Sakura Junior Choir
佐倉ジュニア合唱団
Japan
Sakura Junior Choir was formed in 2003. Through the choir, members learn the splendor of self-expression and the value of connecting with others. Major activities include regular concerts, performances in the local community, as well as active exchanges and collaborations with choral groups both domestically and internationally. So far, the choir has performed at Japan International Choral Festival in 2024, the Karuizawa International Choir Festival in 2016, 2019, and 2023, and was invited to perform at the Taipei International Choir Festival in 2017. At the 38th Takarazuka International Chamber Choir Competition in 2023, they won the Gold Award in the junior division. They have also participated in the Tokyo International Choir Competition in the children's choir category in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2025, winning Gold Awards each time. In the 4th edition in 2022, they achieved first place in their division and participated in the Grand Prix competition.
Category
Children’s Choir (18-year-old or younger)
Tokiko Toya
Category 2
Tokiko TOYA completed her undergraduate studies at the Kunitachi College of Music, Department of Music Education. She received Ph.D in the Pedagogical Techniques, The United Graduate School of Education Tokyo Gakugei University. Ms. TOYA won first place in the Vocal Solo Division at the 29th Yamaguchi Prefecture Student Musical Competition and received the Mainichi Shimbun award. She has performed in the Rentaro Taki Music Festival. In Hungary, she received diploma in the 11th Szeged International Choral Conducting Seminar in 2015. Currently, she is a diligent member of the choirs which composer/conductor Ko MATSUSHITA is a music director. Textbook for Certification (Educational Publishing), Editorial Committee Member of Elementary School Music Textbooks, Director of the Japan Kodály Association. Lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Toyo University, and Musashino University.