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The Japanase baritone, conductor, music teacher and reasercher, Naoki Sasaki [Jananese: 佐々木直樹], teaches vocal music. His specialization is German lieder and oratorios (religious music), but he also sings Japanese songs, songs from various countries, and opera arias. In vocal music classes, he provides instruction in a lesson format, tailored to each student's future aspirations and skill level. In choral classes, they work on performing various choral works from around the world in preparation for their annual concert.
Naoki Sasaki has Undergraduate degree from Shimane University Department of Arts and Expression Education, Music Education Major; Graduate degree from Graduate School of Education (Teacher Training Graduate School), Part-time Faculty Member Specialization and Keywords: Vocal Music (Solo, Choral, Opera, Vocal Technique, Choral Conducting, etc.); Current Research Fields/Themes; As part of vocal performance techniques, he researches expressive methods for lieder and singing techniques for opera and oratorios. In recent years, he has focused on research into vocal techniques applicable to various musical genres, as well as choral expression and teaching methods.
Recent Research Findings:
Papers:
- "A Study on Vocal Instruction in Teacher Training Courses (2) - Focusing on Vocal Theory and Vocal Organs -" Shimane University Journal of Comprehensive Educational Clinical Research, Vol. 14, 191-205 (2015)
- "Practical Vocal Instruction in Junior High School Choirs: Focusing on Vocal Instruction for the Alto Part" Shimane University Journal of Comprehensive Educational Clinical Research, Vol. 12, 91-104 (2013)
- "A Study on Vocal Instruction in Teacher Training Courses (1) - Vocal Instruction Focusing on Singing Posture -" Shimane University Journal of Comprehensive Educational Clinical Research, Vol. 09, 179-190 (2010)
- "A Study on Vocal Practice in Choral Instruction (1) - Walter Schneider's Theory and Method of Vocal Practice (Breathing and Resonance) -" Shimane University Faculty of Education Bulletin, Vol. 42, 65-73 (2008)
Solo Performances:
- 34th Plava New Year Opera Concert (2023, Matsue City)
- Okayama Bach Cantata Society 35th Anniversary Concert "J.S. Bach: Cantata BWV 64, etc." (2022, Okayama City)
- Nakaumi Symphony Orchestra Beethoven 250th Anniversary Symphony Concert Series Vol. 5 L.v. Beethoven: "Symphony No. 9" (2022, Matsue City)
33rd Plava New Year Opera Concert (2022, Matsue City)
- Mini-Concert by Faculty Members of the Shimane University Music Education Department (2021, Matsue City)
- Morioka Bach Cantata Verein 40th Anniversary Concert "J.S. Bach: Johannes-Passion BWV 245 (4th Version)" (2017, Morioka City)
- Shikoku Gakuin University 40th Anniversary Messiah Concert "G.F. Handel: Messiah" (2016, Zentsuji City)
- Bach Ensemble Toyama 10th Anniversary Concert "J.S. Bach: Matthäus-Passion BWV 244" (2015, Toyama City)
- Naoki Sasaki Baritone Recital (2015, Matsue City)
- Naoki Sasaki & Asami Kano Joint Recital (2013, Matsue City)
- BACH-KANTATEN "J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 46, BWV 102, BWV 105" (2013, Leipzig)
- Okayama City Arts Festival "Ninth Symphony" "L.v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Conducted by Kazufumi Yamashita)" (2012, Okayama City)
- Sendai Religious Music Choir 34th Concert "G.F. Handel: Messiah (W.A. Mozart arrangement)" (2012, Sendai City)
- Kochi Bach Cantata Verein 15th Concert "J.S. Bach: Johannes-Passion BWV 245" (2012, Kochi City)
- Morioka Bach Cantata Verein 35th Anniversary Concert ~The Brilliance of Italian Baroque~ "M. Colette: Praise the Lord, etc." (2012, Morioka City)
[Ensemble/Chorus]:
Bach Collegium Japan "L.v. Beethoven's Symphony No. 9" (2022, Saitama City, Shinjuku Ward)
- Bach Collegium Japan 105th Regular Concert "W.A. Mozart: Requiem" (2013, Sapporo City, Saitama City, Shinjuku Ward)
- 《AUFERSTEHUNG》 Choral Concert "J. Brahms: Love Songs" OP.52 (2013, Rothenburg, Rostock)
- Bach Collegium Japan Passion Season Concert 2013, 101st Regular Concert "J.S. Bach: Johannes-Passion BWV 245" (2013, Shinjuku-ku, Saitama City)
- Bach Collegium Japan, Shoin Women's Academy 120th Anniversary Performance "F. Mendelssohn: Paulus" (2012, Kobe City)
- Bach Collegium Japan, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall 15th Anniversary Performance "F. Mendelssohn: Paulus" (2012, Shinjuku Ward)
Courses Taught:
Undergraduate:
Basic Vocal Practice, Applied Vocal Practice I, Applied Vocal Practice II, Choral I, Choral II, Choral III, Choral IV,
Introduction to Opera and Oratorio, Research on Content Structure of Elementary Music Education, Research on Content Structure of Vocal Music, Graduation Research
Graduate School:
Course Design Theory Addressing Contemporary Issues, Research on Educational Materials and Development of New Teaching Materials
Recent Social Activities/Community Contribution Activities:
- NH Judge, Shimane Prefecture, K National School Music Competition
- Judge, Shimane Prefecture, Japan Classical Music Competition
- Judge, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Classical Music Competition
- Judge, Tottori Prefecture Choral Festival Competition
- Judge, Okayama Prefecture Choral Competition
- Judge, Yamaguchi Prefecture Choral Competition
- Judge, Matsue Puraba Music Competition
- Judge, Matsue Puraba Chamber Choir Competition
- Vice Chairman, Shimane Prefecture Choral Federation |
