Shin'ya Takahashi

Born in 1962 in Sendai City, Takahashi graduated from Kunitachi College of Music as a composition major and finished his postgraduate degree of composition in music research. He is a member of the Japan Federation of Composers.

His outstanding works include the march "Beyond the Horizon" (selected as a 1999 All Japan Band Competition test piece), "Jalan-jalan: Vision of the Isle of the Gods"(selected as a 2005 German-Bavarian State Wind Band Competition test piece, upper grade), "KAEN for Wind Ensemble", "Sharaku" and so on. Most of his compositions are published and recorded, and frequently performed throughout his country and the world.

He is presently very active in performance leadership for school and adult bands throughout Japan and is an active adjudicator and frequent guest conductor who is always received with deep regard and warm appreciation.

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  Glacier Express for Wind Ensemble

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Depicts the exhilaration of a Swiss Alps sightseeing train with a melody.

  JPY 11,500

  

  

  
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  Sharaku

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Expresses the mysterious persona and ukiyo-e prints of the artist Toshusai.

  JPY 16,500

  

  

  
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  Starlight Wink

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Ternary form piece depicting twinkling stars and the vast night sky.

  JPY 11,500

  

  

  
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  Gold Rush! [Reduced Instrumentation]

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Comically portrays frenetic lives of gold-seekers with rapid changes.

  JPY 13,000

  

  

  

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  Metropolitan - Brass Octet

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  City scenes surge from stylish bustle to weary rest and renewed urban chaos.

  JPY 3,600

  

  

  
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  Rose Garden - Small Suite for Brass Quintet

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Four colorful movements portray roses through purity, grace, jealousy and passio...

  JPY 3,200

  

  

  
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  Cat's Eye - Brass Octet

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  A chorale of lament and a toccata of prayer contrast warmth with vibrant energy.

  JPY 3,600

  

  

  
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  Rush Hour - Percussion Sextet

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Captures Tokyo's bustling rush hour with vivid rhythms and energetic percussion.

  JPY 3,600

  

  

  

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  March "Beyond the Critical Point"

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Honor the fearless courage of extreme athletes pushing every limit.

  JPY 8,000

  

  

  
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  March - Wind for Winds

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Fast-paced and refreshing, this concert march evokes a strong breeze.

  JPY 7,000

  

  

  
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  Brilliante March

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Rich harmonies and brilliant melodies shine in this joyful concert piece.

  JPY 7,000

  

  

  

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  Gold Rush! for Brass Band

  Takahashi, Shin'ya

  Arranged for Brass Band from the Original Wind Band Version

  JPY 8,400