Shoichiro Hokazono

Shoichiro Hokazono is a Japanese euphonium player and soloist.[1][2] Hokazono studied at the Shobi Conservatory in Tokyo, Japan under Toru Miura, graduating in 1994.[3] In 1995, Hokazono appeared as guest recitalist at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference (ITEC) held at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.[5] Hokazono played solo euphonium in the Japan Air Self Defense Force Central Band before retiring in March 2013.[6] He is also a professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and at Soai University.
Kagoshima CityeuphoniumBessonTokyo, JapanToru MiuraSteven MeadChicago, IllinoisNHK Symphony OrchestraOsaka Philharmonic OrchestraSapporo Symphony OrchestraTokyo Symphony OrchestraTokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra