混声合唱団「花みずき」
Hanamizuki Mixed Choir
Japan
Introduction to Hanamizuki Mixed Choir
Founded in 2006, by the graduates of Amagasaki Municipal Tachibana Junior High School Choir in Hyogo prefecture. Currently, members from across Japan, not just Hyogo Prefecture, gather to pursue unique expression in line with Terumi SAKAI's musical philosophy.
We have participated in the 4th Tokyo International Choir Competition, and achieved 1st prize and Best Interpretation for Compulsory pieces in the Category D chamber choir, leading us to perform in the Grand Prix round. In the same year, we received lessons from composers Mr. Javier Busto and Mr. Ambrož Čopi.
Furthermore, we have won numerous gold awards in competitions such as the Kansai Choral Competition and Hyogo Prefecture Vocal Ensemble Contest. Expanding our activities, we have taken on joint concerts, performances at coming-of-age ceremonies, and charity concerts. In February 2024, we held our fourth solo concert featuring guest conductor Ko Matsushita.
酒井 輝美
Introduction to Terumi SAKAI
After Terumi SAKAI had graduated from Mukogawa Women’s University, majoring in music (Vocal music), she specialized in methods of chorus instruction in Graduate School of Human Development and Environment of Kobe University. In 2012, she performed in Poland as a member of the JCDA Youth Choir, which won the third prize at the 28th Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus Contest. Presently, besides being a conductor in Hanamizuki Mixed Choir, she is also a vocal instructor in male choir Ginga, in Kansai University Junior & Senior High School Chorus Club and in Inter-college ensemble KOBE (ICEK). Moreover, she participated in the recording of “Operreta BOOK with a CD” (Hikarinokuni. Co., LTD.) as a singer. She studied vocal music under Yoshifumi HATA and conducting under Yoshio SAIDA.
