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February 2026
The Maestro Toshio Akiyama Memorial Farewell Concert was streamed live on YouTube, allowing audiences around the world to commemorate his extraordinary life, artistry, and lifelong dedication to wind music education and performance.
This memorial concert was held at the RaiBoC Hall in Omiya, Saitama, Japan on Saturday, February 21, 2026 and celebrates Maestro Akiyama’s profound contributions to the wind band movement in Japan and beyond. Performers included volunteers from the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra, Omiya Wind Symphony, Family Winds NAGOMI, Omiya City Community Band HIBIKI, and music universities across Tokyo. Through a thoughtfully curated program, the performance reflected both his musical passion and the enduring legacy he leaves for future generations of musicians.
June 2014
Declaration of Sister-Band Affiliation with Omiya Wind Symphony. This declaration, made by and between the Honolulu Wind Ensemble of Honolulu, State of Hawaii of the United States of America and the Omiya Wind Symphony of Omiya City, Saitama Prefecture of Japan, herby affirms the establishment of a Sister-Band affiliation.
Congratulatory messages received.
October 27, 2013
Proclamation presented proclaiming that October 27, 2013 is Honolulu Wind Ensemble Day.
January, 2012
Honolulu Wind Ensemble and Omiya Wind Symphony Joint Concert
January 28, 2012 at Pearl City Cultural Center
Hands Across the Sea conducted by Toshio Akiyama
January 28, 2012 at Pearl City Cultural Center
The Stars and Stripes Forever conducted by Les Tanaka
January 28, 2012 at Pearl City Cultural Center
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