Buzz Five
Formed in 1997 by classmates from Tokyo University of the Arts. Composed of two trumpets, a horn, a trombone, and a tuba, they are active as one of Japan's leading brass quintets. In 2000, he started performing in the Tokyo University of the Arts chamber music regular concert, and started his activities in earnest. He has been invited to many events, including the FIFA World Cup and the opening ceremony of Nitten.
Received 1st place in the brass quintet division of the Japan Brass Competition 2001, as well as the grand prize, the Senzoku Gakuen Prize, and the Mayor of Kawasaki Prize. In addition to his individual performance skills and ensemble ability, he is also highly evaluated for his stage progression that conveys the joy of music and his ability as a brass band leader.
The activities are spread all over the country, and they are also putting a lot of effort into outreach activities. Since 2004, he has been a registered artist in the public hall music revitalization project of the general foundation for regional creation, and in addition to performing at public halls all over the country, he is actively working on exchanges with the community and teaching brass band. .
Since 2005, he has performed at the public interest incorporated foundation Saitama Arts and Culture Foundation "MEET THE MUSIC ~ Artists come to school". Every year, he visits public schools in various parts of the prefecture and is well received. In 2010, we visited all 31 elementary and junior high schools in Izu City for a music appreciation class, which impressed the children.
Released the first album "Disc Buzz" in 2002 and the second album "Bazooka" in 2009. "Buzz plays BACH" released in 2013, along with the CD release commemorative concert at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, was highly evaluated in various fields. He was in charge of the music for the music picture book "Arigato Tabu" written and performed by Marina Watanabe, and has appeared in many concerts.
He has studied chamber music with Masakatsu Kurita and Satoshi Kamiya. As a brass ensemble that represents Japan, further success in Japan and overseas is expected.
Jin Ueda (Trumpet)
Born in Kyoto City. Started playing the trumpet at the age of 12. After studying music at Horikawa High School, graduated from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts. In 2009, he studied at the Weimar Franz Liszt College of Music as a trainee of the 2009 Overseas Study Program for Upcoming Artists (Agency for Cultural Affairs). So far, he has studied chamber music with Hiroaki Hayasaka, Masahiko Kurano, Genzo Kitamura, U. Komischke, and W. Hilgarth. Performed concertos with Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, etc. Released solo albums "Kaleidoscope", "Telescope" and "Microscope". Won 1st place in the 69th Japan Music Competition Trumpet Division and the Matsushita Prize. Received the 2004 Aoyama Music Award. Tokyo City Philharmonic guest first player. Siena Wind Orchestra contract member, Buzz Five leader. Nagano Prefecture Komoro High School Music Department, Senzoku Gakuen University and its graduate school lecturer.
Moe Matsuyama (Trumpet)
Born in Okinoshima Town, Shimane Prefecture. Started playing the trumpet at the age of 12. 1st place in the 30th Japan Wind and Percussion Concours Trumpet category, along with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award and Tokyo Governor's Award. At the special grand prize concert, he co-starred with the Tokyo New City Orchestra in H. Tomasi's concerto, and won the Tokyo New City Orchestra Special Award. Received the 2013 Excellence Student Award for Culture and Arts. In 2014, when he graduated from the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts, he won the Acanthus Music Award and the Doseikai Award. Appeared in the Doseikai Rookie Concert. Appeared on NHK-FM radio "Recital Nova". 2016 The 14th Tokyo Music Competition brass division prize. Studied trumpet under Toshiyuki Komagari, Sakichio Fusaka, Mineo Sugiki, Hiroaki Hayasaka, Toshihiro Furuta, Yuki Sato, and Hiroki Tochimoto. He studied chamber music under Kozo Moriyama, Eiichi Inagawa, and Hiroki Tochimoto. Currently a part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts Orchestral Research Department.
Masami Tomoda (Horn)
Born in Saitama prefecture. At the age of 12, he began studying the horn under Makoto Yamamoto. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, after studying at the Music High School attached to the Faculty of Music. Appeared in a concert for newcomers at the Tokyo University of the Arts Doseikai. Passed the Sainokuni Emerging Musician Audition and performed in the same debut concert. Performed with the Tokyo University of the Arts Student Orchestra and the Romanian National Symphony Orchestra. In 2004, he completed the Franz Liszt Conservatory in Hungary, where he was dispatched as an overseas trainee by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Studied horn under Makoto Yamamoto, Yutaka Matsuzaki, M. Nagy, Kozo Moriyama, V. Papyrin, F. Adam, and S. Palma, and chamber music under Koji Okazaki, Masakatsu Kurita, and Satoshi Kamiya. Members of Horn Ensemble Noah, United Horn Club, and Ensemble SIX. Principal player of the Yokohama Sinfonietta.
Tadaaki Kato (Trombone)
Born in Saitama prefecture. Started playing the trombone at the age of 10. Graduated from the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. Studied trombone under the late Naoyuki Shiraishi, the late Yukio Nagahama, and Satoshi Kamiya. So far, he has performed in orchestras and brass bands as an extra, in studio work, and in musicals. After working as a part-time lecturer at the Tokyo University of the Arts Orchestral Research Department, he currently visits various parts of the country as a soloist and as an ensemble member to develop concerts. He also puts a lot of effort into teaching the next generation, and has gained a lot of trust as a band director in the field of brass band and as a coordinator in the field of outreach. One good foundation) Regional Creation <<Public Hall Music Revitalization Project>> Cooperating artist. Members of Trio “N”, Ensemble Kofu, The Best Bee-Brass in Japan, and Sinfonietta Shizuoka. Director of the Japan Trombone Association.
Masae Ishimaru (Tuba)
Born in Toyama prefecture. Started tuba at the age of 12. Graduated from the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. In addition to orchestra and brass band, he performs in various fields such as chamber music and ensemble. In addition, we actively focus on teaching backwards. It firmly supports the base of the ensemble, and has a reputation for its delicate and warm tone. As one of the few female tuba players, she has developed a distinctive activity.
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