About

Mixed Chorus Kakehashi was founded on January 28, 2012 by seven people* from the parents chorus of San Francisco Japanese School, San Jose campus. 

The name “Kakehashi”, which means “bridge”, was originally chosen by the parents chorus with the hope of becoming a cultural bridge through choral music. The same spirit was carried into Mixed Chorus Kakehashi. In October 2019, we became a 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to “provide international choral music to the local community and promote cultural awareness, with an emphasis on the performance of music relating to Japan.” 

In addition to our own annual concerts, we have performed at various local events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, Union Church Holiday Benefit Concert, "For Love" Annual Benefit Concert in Campbell, and Japanese Choral Culture Showcase. We have also been invited to perform by organizations such as Santa Clara University, San Jose Giants, HSSK Kendo Dojo Tournament, and Stanford University. You can also find us on YouTube under the channel name “TheKakehashi” https://www.youtube.com/@TheKakehashi . Our repertoire ranges from Japanese songs and contemporary choral works to classical music and international folk songs. Through music, we strive to build connections among people of diverse cultural backgrounds and generations.

• seven founders: Koji Amakawa (president); Takae Hirano (music director); Minako Amakawa; Tetsuya Taura; Kyoko Ramirez; Hiroyuki Matsunami; Ayano Nagaoka;