At the request of a local elementary school PTA, we delivered a live band performance for elementary school students. The setlist featured catchy selections centered on current pop hits and songs used in popular anime, creating an engaging and enjoyable musical experience for the children.
The elementary school students were full of excitement and energy
By incorporating MC segments that spoke directly to the children throughout the program, we were able to deliver a truly fun and engaging stage experience. Since most of the songs performed were familiar to the students—tracks they had heard at least once before—they listened enthusiastically, and many even began singing along. It became a special opportunity for them to experience a lively, interactive atmosphere that they do not often encounter in their everyday school life.
The purpose of the performance was to share the joy and fun of music
The primary purpose of delivering a live band performance for elementary school students is to help them realize just how fun and exciting music can be.
Some children already study music under the influence of their parents, but for many, live performances are something they only experience through television or YouTube. Opportunities to hear music performed live in the same space are quite limited.
One reason for this is that live concerts are often held in the evening, typically starting around 6:00 p.m. or later, which can be physically demanding for younger children.
With this in mind, the musicians performed with the hope that today’s experience would leave a strong impression—sparking curiosity and inspiring as many children as possible to discover the beauty and joy of music firsthand.
Band lineup
- Piano – Kiyoshi Kanamaru
- Saxophone – Motoki Sugino
- Drums – Kazuma Iida
- Bass – Tsuyoshi Maki
- Guitar – Daiki Tsutsumino
Performed repertoire
- Kaikai Kitan
- Merry-Go-Round of Life
- Always With Me
- Lupin the Third Theme
- Lupin the Third – Love Theme
- We Are!!
- New Genesis
- Mixed Nuts
- Koi – Gen Hoshino
- Cry baby
- Sanpo
- Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon
- Detective Conan – Main Theme
- Sparkle
- Jōnetsu Tairiku
