Friends from junior high and high school are still treasures of my life. This is especially for those of us in band as we shared many times of laughter and tears through our music, and are still connected by a lifelong bond. I composed "Memories of Friendship" wishing that young performers also have many friends to treasure for a lifetime. I will be very happy if this work becomes a page in your memory. I look forward to hearing the joyful, cheerful and thoughtful performances to come!

(Satoshi Yagisawa)