Yasuhide Ito
Yasuhide Ito (b. 1960), professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, has earned international acclaim for his compositional endeavors. His more than 1000 works include 90-plus wind band scores. Gloriosa (1990 Ongaku No Tomo Sha; Bravo Music, international distributor) is one of the most frequently performed masterworks in the world, having the distinction of appearing in a standard Japanese high school music textbook. His Festal Scenes (TRN) saw its US premiere with Ito himself conducting, marking his first international appearance at the 1987 ABA-JBA joint convention.
Ito’s compositional talent covers a variety of musical media. His piano ensemble series, Guru-guru Piano (Ongaku No Tomo Sha, 8 volumes) expands the scope of four-handed performance. His 2001 opera Mr. Cinderella received much critical acclaim and greatly impacted the Japanese opera scene. By request from his hometown of Hamamatsu, he composed music for the official city song rededicated in 2007. In honor of those affected by the tragic East Japan Earthquake, Ito collaborated with famous poet Ryoichi Wago, offering songs of gifts and prayer. His kindness and generosity through music has touched many lives.
Ito’s distinguished musical career includes guest conducting the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for their ‘Asian Concert Tour 2002’ on behalf of maestro Frederick Fennell, and the International Youth Wind Orchestra at WASBE 2005 in Singapore. He is in high demand as a guest conductor, clinician, lecturer, and educator in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore, and gives clinics for WASBE and other band festivals worldwide.
Ito was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan in 1960. His musical career began with childhood piano lessons and later compositional studies while in high school. He graduated from the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music with a bachelor of music degree in composition.
Ito's musical talent has been recognized through awards at the Shizuoka Music Competition (piano, first prize, 1980), Japan Music Competition (composition, third prize, 1982), the Competition for Saxophone Music (1987) and the Bandmasters Academic Society of Japan (the Academy Prize, 1994; Research Branch Prize, 2012).
Ito’s compositional talent covers a variety of musical media. His piano ensemble series, Guru-guru Piano (Ongaku No Tomo Sha, 8 volumes) expands the scope of four-handed performance. His 2001 opera Mr. Cinderella received much critical acclaim and greatly impacted the Japanese opera scene. By request from his hometown of Hamamatsu, he composed music for the official city song rededicated in 2007. In honor of those affected by the tragic East Japan Earthquake, Ito collaborated with famous poet Ryoichi Wago, offering songs of gifts and prayer. His kindness and generosity through music has touched many lives.
Ito’s distinguished musical career includes guest conducting the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for their ‘Asian Concert Tour 2002’ on behalf of maestro Frederick Fennell, and the International Youth Wind Orchestra at WASBE 2005 in Singapore. He is in high demand as a guest conductor, clinician, lecturer, and educator in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore, and gives clinics for WASBE and other band festivals worldwide.
Ito was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan in 1960. His musical career began with childhood piano lessons and later compositional studies while in high school. He graduated from the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music with a bachelor of music degree in composition.
Ito's musical talent has been recognized through awards at the Shizuoka Music Competition (piano, first prize, 1980), Japan Music Competition (composition, third prize, 1982), the Competition for Saxophone Music (1987) and the Bandmasters Academic Society of Japan (the Academy Prize, 1994; Research Branch Prize, 2012).
Concert Band
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Bilder einer Ausstellung (Rental)-Symphonic Cantata fo...Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich Ito, YasuhideJPY 80,000
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Antiche Danze ed Arie per Liuto Terzo SuiteRespighi, Ottorino Ito, YasuhideVibrant wind instruments breathe new life into these ancient lute melodies.JPY 25,000 -
St. John's Night from The Fair at SorochinrzyMussorgsky, Modest Petrovich Ito, YasuhideJPY 25,000
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CHACONNE Partita No.2 BWV.1004 [ver. 1988]Bach, Johann Sebastian Ito, YasuhideRich harmonies and varied tone colors recreate this ancient Spanish dance.JPY 18,000Ensemble
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Three Airs after Bach for Saxophone QuartetBach, Johann Sebastian Ito, YasuhideThree cherished Bach airs beautifully reimagined for expressive saxophone quarte...JPY 3,000 -
from Lyric Pieces - Saxophone QuartetGrieg, Edvard Ito, YasuhideFive lyrical Grieg miniatures capturing Norway's landscapes, songs, and spirit.JPY 4,800 -
Chaconne for Euphonium and Tuba QuartetBach, Johann Sebastian Ito, YasuhideJPY 4,800 -
Rhapsody in Blue - Brass OctetGershwin, George Ito, YasuhideGershwin's classic distilled into a sparkling five-minute brass ensemble showpie...JPY 3,600Solo-
Standard Arrangement Selections for Horn Solo with Pia...Ito, YasuhideJPY 3,200
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Euphonium Classic Arrangement SelectionsIto, YasuhideJPY 2,700
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Euphonium Standard Arrangement SelectionsIto, YasuhideJPY 2,200
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Lyric Pieces Op.71 - Alto Saxophone and PianoGrieg, Edvard Ito, YasuhideJPY 2,700March
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Brave Seventh, March for BandIto, YasuhideThis powerful march portrays the immense courage of an armored division.JPY 12,000
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As Time Is Passing On, Symphonic poem for BandIto, YasuhideThis poignant symphonic poem perfectly blends requiems with moving vocals.JPY 50,000 -
A Carnival DayConcertino for Alto Saxophone and Euphon...Ito, YasuhideLuscious melodies define this exuberant virtuoso concerto for two soloists.JPY 20,000
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Fantasia on GreensleevesIto, YasuhideJPY 18,000
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