We accepted this engagement at the request of the kindergarten principal, who wished to provide an experience that would not only be enjoyable for the children, but would also help nurture and develop their artistic sensibilities.
Rather than focusing solely on anime songs or recent popular music, the program was designed to feature representative pieces from a variety of musical genres. Accordingly, the performance was presented by a vocalist accompanied by guitar.
We were able to secure ample time for rehearsals, and the complete sound system was fully installed and set up by our team.
While musical preferences naturally differ, it is quite common for children to be influenced and inspired by witnessing live performances. From an educational perspective, this is an important and valuable experience. For example, there are many cases in which a child’s latent talents have blossomed after encountering live music for the first time—whether through a marching band at a theme park, a police parade, or a music festival.
The principal’s educational philosophy, which recognizes and embraces the significance of such experiences, is truly admirable.
Seiichi Banki
