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Kenji Kikuchi, composer and flutist received his B.M. from Berklee College of Music and his G.P.C. from the Boston Conservatory. He is an active performer in the style of classical and jazz not only his primary instrument, flute, but also on clarinet, saxophone and musical saw. He is also an accomplished composer of contemporary classical music, being a member and founder of the composer’s group The Human Connection. Kikuchi had several of his works premiered including Overture for Orchestra and Saxophone Concerto by Quincy Symphony, his Marimba Concerto and Prelude for Orchestra by the Melrose Symphony and Cape Ann Overture by Cape Ann Symphony. He has also published Astronomy I, II (Finalist, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 2002), Quartet no.2 (Winner, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 1998), and Airmail Edition with Falls House Press, Sonata for Flute and Piano and Piece for Solo Piano with BKJ Publications.
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Q:Tell us about your act, music style, and brief history, including band members and what instruments they play.
A:Composing symphonic and chamber music. Performing in Boston area with various groups in style of jazz and classical. Some of them have webpages.
SKY,contemporary music trio
http://hometown.aol.com/skyensemble/index.html
Charisma, pop/rock seven piece band
http://www.charismaband1.com
Q:What are you working on now?
A:Writing chamber concerto for flute and nine instruments and wind ensemble piece.
Q:What have been some important gigs or venues you've played?
A:Commissioned works including Overture for Orchestra and Saxophone Concerto by Quincy Symphony, his Marimba Concerto and Prelude for Orchestra by the Melrose Symphony and Cape Ann Overture by Cape Ann Symphony. Published works including Astronomy I, II (Finalist, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 2002), Quartet no.2 (Winner, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 1998), and Airmail Edition with Falls House Press, Sonata for Flute and Piano and Piece for Solo Piano with BKJ Publications.
The Human Connection concerts.
Q:What kind of people or opportunities are you hoping to find on Berkleemusic?
A:Any people who need composer to write music and wind player.
Please visit other related website:
http://hometown.aol.com/composerkenji
http://hometown.aol.com/skyensemble/index.html
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The latest news about me. You can also read the
archive of past news.
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July 29, 2005
Hi, Everybody. I just came back from Japan tour with Groton School's "Soul Souce" Jazz Ensemble. Yes, this is the band I'm conducting. It was one of the best tour. I guess my performers felt like rock stars!
October 17, 2004
The Human Connection Concert was exciting and successful. Thank you for coming, people who supported us. Next one will be in February.
October 14, 2004
Thank you for coming to Kenji and Friends concert. We all four, Jamie, Justin, Steve and myself are so happy to have the performance in Lawrence Accademy.
May 28, 2004
The Human Connection Concert will be on September 24, 2004. We have a guest composer Guy Ferla from France.
February 13, 2004
Thank you for coming to The Human Connection Concert on 2/4/04. Next one is going to be in September.
August 12, 2003
New CD "Nossa Bova" recording has done. This flute and guitar duo CD includs original compositions of Kenji Kikuchi and Wolfgang Sussitz.
For more info, Email me at composerkenji@gmail.com.
August 12, 2003
The new composer's group, The Human Connection is organizing a concert in October 2003. For more info, e-mail humanconnection@aol.com
October 18, 2002
The new composer's group, The Human Connection is organizing a concert in February 2003. For more info, e-mail humanconnection@aol.com
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