Koichi Kawanami

Born in Fukuoka, Japan, he entered the Faculty of Music at Souai University in 2002. Started her musical career as a student in professional orchestras and chamber music.In 2006, she graduated at the top of her class from the Faculty of Music at Souai University. Performed in the university's graduation concert, the Yomiuri Newcomer Concert, the Kansai Newcomer Concert, the YAMAHA Wind Instrument Newcomer Concert and many other concerts. In 2007, he joined the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra as a top player. Participated in the Affinis Summer Music Festival, studying under Gene Pokorny. Second prize at the 30th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition, and has appeared on NHK-FM's Recital Nova. Has studied tuba with Fuminori Ogata, Shuzo Karakawa, Tatsuki Yoshino and Rex Martin. Part-time lecturer at Soai University, Osaka College of Music and Kobe College.