Brass octet “Illusion” (The first movement - Torn city) composed by Soichi Konagaya, from Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band, the 14th regular concert

Here is the video of the brass octet played on April 1st from the 14th regular concert of Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band held at Echizen City Cultural Center’s main hall on April 1st (Sat) and 2nd (Sun), 2017. The title is “Illusion”(The first movement - Torn city), which was awarded a gold prize in Hokuriku Ensemble Contest, composed by Soichi Konagaya.

The members walk slowly on the stage by making sharp sound occasionally, which creates a modern and nihilistic atmosphere.

The program of Takefu Commercial High School Wind Band | The 14th regular concert

The first part : Symphonic stage, conducted by Kaoru Ueda

1. Aces of the Air
   2017 Central Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by K.L.King, arranged by J.Swearingen
2. Scherzando
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Daisuke Ehara
3. Intermezzo
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Hiroshi Hoshina
4. Metamorphose - For wind-instrument music -
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Kiyohiro Kawai
5. Popcopy
   Composed by S. McAllister

The second part : A la carte stage

#1-3 were played by graduates of the wind band

1. March Shining Road
   2017 All Japan Band Competition’s compulsory piece, composed by Ryo Kiuchi
2. Safeguards of the Sea
   Composed by Soichi Konagaya
3. Let's Go Crazy
   Composed by Prince, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
4. Illusion (The first movement - Torn city)
   Brass octet, awarded a gold prize in Hokuriku Ensemble Contest, composed by Soichi Konagaya

The third part : Guest and funky stage, special guest：Maki Otsuki

1. Treasure
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
2. Run! Run! Run!
   Written by Maki Otsuki, composed by Junta Mori, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
3. If I Ain't Got You
   Composed by A.Keys, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
4. Destiny
   Written by Maki Otsuki, composed by Kaoru Ueda
5. 24K Magic
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda
6. Runaway Baby
   Composed by B. Mars, P. Lawrence and others, arranged by Kaoru Ueda