The Music High School Attached to The Faculty of Music,Tokyo University of the Arts
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History and Overview

History

Our high school was established in 1954 with the goal of providing early specialized music education, and is the only national music high school in Japan.

The MHS has developed much from that time until today, and we have sent forth a great number of excellent composers, performers and other professionals that are active on the world stage.

Our graduates include soloists and principal members of preeminent domestic and international orchestras and chamber music ensembles, as well as the holders of important posts at the Tokyo University of the Arts and other music education institutions across the country. Many of our graduates fill leadership roles in Japanese music education.

The MHS recruits students from all over the country who dream of becoming great musicians in the future. Most of these students desire to continue their education at the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts.

While there are no special privileges in regard to continuing education, most students pass the TUA entrance examination on the basis of their own abilities and continue their education there.

May 1949
The Tokyo University of the Arts is established.
March 1954
The Faculty of Music-affiliated high school is established.
April 1954
The first entrance ceremony is held.
March 1957
The first graduation ceremony is held.
June 1963
The 10th anniversary ceremony and concert are held.
November 1974
The 20th anniversary ceremony, commemorative project and concert are held.
October 1984
The 30th anniversary ceremony, commemorative project and concert are held.
November 1989
The First Regular Concert is held.
October 1994
The 40th anniversary ceremony, commemorative project and concert are held.
March 1995
The new school building is completed, and the school moves to the Ueno Campus.
April 1995
New uniforms are adopted starting with entering students.
April 1999
The Koto specialization is established.
April 2001
Specializations in Nagauta Shamisen and Traditional Japanese Music Accompaniment (Kotsuzumi Drum, Ookawa Drum and Taiko Drum) are established.
April 2003
Specializations in Vocal Music and Traditional Japanese Music Accompaniment (Japanese Flute) are established.
November 2004
The 50th anniversary ceremony, commemorative project and concert are held.
April 2007
The UNESCO Prayer for Peace Concert (Paris) is held.
March 2010
The China-Japan Youth Exchange Concert (Beijing and Shanghai) is held.
March 2012
The Japan-China Youth Exchange Concert (Tokyo) is held.
April 2012
The Nagauta specialization is established.
December 2012
Student recruitment for Vocal Music specialization is halted.
November 2014
The 60th anniversary ceremony, commemorative project and concert are held.

The Music High School Attached to the Faculty of Music,Tokyo University of the Arts
Ueno Park12-8, Taito Ward, Tokyo, JAPAN 110-8714 TEL: +81-50-5525-2406 FAX: +81-3-5685-7803

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