Toru Miura

Miura studied with Kiyoshi Ohishi at the Conservatory of Music of Tokyo University of the Arts, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1971.He completed a masters in 1973, studying with Ray Young at the University of Southern Mississippi.This was followed by studies at the Eastman School of Music in New York, where he played in the Eastman Wind Ensemble under Donald Hunsberger, and also studied with Cherry Beauregard.[2] After returning to Japan, he went on to become a euphonium soloist with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Ensemble from 1978 to 2007.[1] Recognizing his role in promoting the euphonium outside of its traditional western environment, and advancing the wind symphony movement, ITEA awarded Miura a lifetime achievement award.
Anime International CompanyEuphoniumInternational Tuba Euphonium AssociationTokyo University of the ArtsUniversity of Southern MississippiEastman School of MusicEastman Wind EnsembleDonald HunsbergerTokyo Kosei Wind Ensemblewind symphonyToho Gakuen School of MusicSoai UniversityKunitachi College of MusicBessoneuphoniums