About IGOA ABOUT
International Guitar Orchestra Association
Referred To As IGOA
The International Guitar Orchestra Association IGOA was founded in Japan and is composed of member countries from all over the world. The purpose of the establishment of the association is to promote the development and popularization of guitar orchestra, and to promote the development of this culture on the world through the advocacy of the association.
TARGET
We hope to accelerate the establishment and development of global guitar orchestras and experience a diverse music feast as our primary goal
We believe that music is a cross-cultural language that can transparently integrate cultures and barriers and connect people together.
VISION
In response to the advent of the soul-centered era, we launched a "broad, in-depth and educational music movement. We hope that this project can improve musical talents, promote music into daily life, and aim to build a society rich in the meaning of life. NKG's The core area of activities is Japan, and the name of overseas activities is the International Guitar orchestra Association (IGOA).
In the process of pursuing this goal, we will be committed to promoting the establishment and development of global guitar orchestras.
We believe music has the power to soothe and connect people's souls. Through the promotion of activities, the charm of music can be conveyed to more people.
We believe that music has a unique power that can bring people closer and make them more united and harmonious.
By establishing a global guitar orchestra, we hope to promote cultural exchange and understanding and create a more harmonious and inclusive society.
We will create a diverse and dynamic community of musicians to learn from each other, create artistic passion, and enjoy the beauty of music so that people can enjoy the beauty and passion that music brings.
I believe that through the construction and development of the Global Guitar Orchestra, it will be able to bring an unprecedented music feast to everyone.
Founding President Hiroki Nibori
Hiroki Niibori is the founder, music director, and conductor of the Niibori Guitar Orchestra (N Orchestra),With the motto of "making high-quality music the into nourishmentfor the soul and sharing it on to everyone", the Niibori Guitar Music Academy was founded in 1957.
Aiming to establish the guitar music education community and promote the construction of the earth family through music, he designed and developed guitars in various ranges of treble, midrange and bass, so that people can easily enjoy harmonious music in the full range. He founded a guitar orchestra and continued to publish works on coaching methods, composition and arrangement methods, conducting methods and playing methods through a large number of books, CDs, DVDs and performances. These achievements attracted global attention as the "Niibori Method", and in 1995 it received the "International Awards" from the "World Academic and Cultural Council".
He is the founder of Niibori Gakuen (Fujisawa Campus of International Niibori Art Academy), Tokyo Campus of International Niibori Art Academy, and various other specialized schools, as well as NKG (Japan Guitar Education Alliance), IGOA (International Guitar Orchestra Association), and many other educational institutions. He is also involved in instrument research and development, academic writing, sheet music publication, as well as the production of software such as CDs and DVDs, and concert planning. He is the owner of the musical group N Group.
In addition, he has been recognized for his "promoting peace through music" activities carried out in various countries as the principal conductor. In 2002, he was commended by the United Nations non-governmental organization "World Peace Academy" and was blessed and commended by the Pope in 2007. . As of 2023, he has published more than 74 books and won awards from more than 90 countries.
Chairman Kazuyuki Terada
born in Tokyo in 1965
graduated from Guitar Specialist in Japan in 1982
Chairman of the International Guitar Orchestra Association
minister of Japan Education Guitar Federation
professor of International Niibori Art Academy (Classical Guitar Department)
Principal Conductor of the Niibori Guitar Orchestra
The member of the guitarist in Japan
Performance History
The principal conductor of Niibori Guitar Orchestra & Niibori Guitar Ensemble
Vice-principal of the International Niibori Arts Academy
Leading professional and student orchestras, he has performed as a conductor and musician in various locations throughout Japan and internationally in Germany, Poland, the United States, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore.
1st Place in the Solo Division of the 1990 All Japan Guitar Contest.
