The Endless Voyage
The student body of Tokyo College of Music is made up of individuals from various backgrounds. However, the one point that links them together is music. All of them will spend their student lives in different ways but no matter what they do, I hope they will devote themselves to enhancing their character, hopefully influencing others in turn.The four years that they will spend here will pass quickly and each student will make progress in ways that they are not aware. This will become a precious asset throughout their lives.
It was in 1912 that the founder of this college, Yonejiro Suzuki, embarked on a voyage to America in his pursuit of musical knowledge. It was considered an extremely daring attempt in those days to look outward towards the world and we continue to hold this pioneering spirit today as a legacy to pass on to future generations.
Tokyo College of Music will soon celebrate its centenary anniversary of its founding and we wish to make the achievements of this college forever known to future generations. We shall embark on a journey of our own for the goal of continuing education, from early childhood through the post graduate level.
It was in 1912 that the founder of this college, Yonejiro Suzuki, embarked on a voyage to America in his pursuit of musical knowledge. It was considered an extremely daring attempt in those days to look outward towards the world and we continue to hold this pioneering spirit today as a legacy to pass on to future generations.
Tokyo College of Music will soon celebrate its centenary anniversary of its founding and we wish to make the achievements of this college forever known to future generations. We shall embark on a journey of our own for the goal of continuing education, from early childhood through the post graduate level.
Yoshio Unno
President
President
New Life Into The Tradition
Tokyo College of Music is the nation's longest serving private music college and we will soon celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the college in 2007. Having entered the 21st century, it is our desire to breathe new life into this great 100 year tradition.
Many believe that the university of the 21st century will be student oriented. It is the goal of our faculty and staff that new students, who are filled with hope and ambition, will be able to learn what they want to learn, as well as enjoy their student years.
The college has two very strong advantages. The first being there are a large number of distinguished faculty, who are both musicians and educators. The second is that there are many great performance venues, such as Tokyo Fine Arts Theater, within walking distance of the college giving Tokyo College of Music a superb location. It is our hope that this may help our students attain a high level of practical music skills.
Furthermore, we are striving to nurture people who not only have musical talent, but who also respect the traditional Japanese philosophical concept of "truth, good and beauty". We hope that our graduates can make valuable contributions to society as a whole. It is my sincere desire that as many people as possible will come see for themselves the flow of energy that bristles within our college.
Many believe that the university of the 21st century will be student oriented. It is the goal of our faculty and staff that new students, who are filled with hope and ambition, will be able to learn what they want to learn, as well as enjoy their student years.
The college has two very strong advantages. The first being there are a large number of distinguished faculty, who are both musicians and educators. The second is that there are many great performance venues, such as Tokyo Fine Arts Theater, within walking distance of the college giving Tokyo College of Music a superb location. It is our hope that this may help our students attain a high level of practical music skills.
Furthermore, we are striving to nurture people who not only have musical talent, but who also respect the traditional Japanese philosophical concept of "truth, good and beauty". We hope that our graduates can make valuable contributions to society as a whole. It is my sincere desire that as many people as possible will come see for themselves the flow of energy that bristles within our college.
Katsutoshi Suzuki
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board