NATIONAL NEWS: Boston Yamaha Student Kento Ishii Performed in National Junior Original Concert
For over 30 y
ears, the Junior Original Concert has inspired audiences around
the world by showcasing the exceptional musical talent of the next generation. On July 31, 2011, YMS Boston student Kento “Kent” Ishii performed his original composition at the National Junior Original Concert in La Mirada, CA. Kent was one of 11 student composers selected from Yamaha schools across the US.
The piece, “Departure,” describes Kent’s journe
y from Japan to the United States a few years ago, and the sadness, thrills, and joys that he found in leaving old friendships and places, and finding new ones. Kent’s piece was chosen from hundreds of other original compositions by talented young musicians across the country, and his performance was broadcast live on the web.
Kent began studying music at age three in the Music Wonderland program at the Yamaha Music School of Tokyo. When his family relocated, he transferred to YMS Boston and joined the Junior Special Advanced Course (JSAC). He takes private lessons with Ayako Hattori, and studies composition with Aaron Jackson. Kent and his parents, Tomoe and Toru Ishii, live in Arlington, MA.
You can watch Kento's performance on the Yamaha Hub by clicking here.
