Touring

FSYO will commence their Japan Tour with a performance in Orlando's Sister City: Urayasu City. A sister city partnership is a long-term international relationship between two communities. Urayasu is known for Tokyo Disneyland, while Orlando is renowned for its numerous theme parks, including Walt Disney World. The sister city relationship was officially established in 1989.

In collaboration with the Urayasu Youth Orchestra, FSYO will present a joint concert on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This event has been made possible through the cooperation of the Urayasu Youth Orchestra, Akemi Jr. High School Orchestra, Urayasu International Friendship Association, and with the support of Urayasu City.

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Time: 6:30pm (GMT+9) | 5:30am (EST)

Location: Urayasu Cultural Hall - 1 Chome-1-2 Nekozane, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0004, Japan

Admission: Free and open to the public

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Our next destination on the tour is Salamanca Symphony Hall. Established in 1994, the hall is renowned for its full-sized pipe organ. Its "shoebox" architectural design provides excellent acoustics, making it well-suited for classical performances. Additionally, the hall features a Renaissance-inspired aesthetic, incorporating oak wood throughout the interior. This performance will feature a collaboration with the Gifu University Orchestra.

Gifu

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Time: 7:00pm (GMT+9) | 6:00am (EST)

Location: Salamanca Symphony Hall - 5-14-53 Yabutaminami, Gifu city, Gifu 500-8384

Admission: Free and open to the public

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FSYO will proceed to Hiroshima, a city with a significant historical background related to the atomic bombings of World War II. This event is being conducted in collaboration with the Higashihiroshima City Kurara Junior Orchestra. Like FSYO, the Higashihiroshima City Kurara Junior Orchestra is dedicated to fostering children's education and engagement with music through performance activities. The concert will take place at the Higashi Hiroshima Arts & Cultural Hall and is organized and co-sponsored by Kurara.

Hiroshima

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Time: 2:00pm (GMT+9) | 1:00am (EST)

Location: Higashi Hiroshima Arts & Cultural Hall - 7-19 Saijosakaemachi, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0015, Japan

Admission: Free and open to the public

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FSYO will wrap up its Japan Concert Tour with a performance by the FSYO Tour Jazz Band. Performing at the Kowa Singularly High School Himawari Plaza, the FSYO Tour Jazz Band will perform selections by Count Basie, Benny Carter, and Sammy Nestico to name a few.Whether you're attending in person or cheering from afar, we invite you to celebrate this exciting performance with us.

Jazz Band Hiroshima Date: Monday, June 29, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM (GMT+9) | 10:00 PM (EST on Sunday, June 28)

Location: Kowa Singularly High School Himawari Plaza- 11-16 Minami Tsukumo-cho, Kaida-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima

Admission: Free and open to the public

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On Monday, June 24, 2025, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO) members, families, and staff will embark on an experience of a lifetime for a Concert Tour around Japan. Travelers will spend 12 days exploring multiple Japanese cities with performances taking place in Gifu, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Tokyo. Multiple of these concerts will include a side-by-side experience with fellow Japanese young musicians, and FSYO's Tour Jazz Band will represent America in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka! Stay tuned for more information about performances.

Tour Dates: June 23 - July 4, 2025

Tour Cities: Tokyo, Gifu, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Osaka