What was the "0歳からの金管アンサンブル×絵本" event?

It was a series of three "Picture Book x Music Concert" performances held from January to March 2026, designed for infants and young children. The event combined professional brass ensemble music with readings of picture books, aiming to engage children through multiple senses.

How many people attended the "0歳からの金管アンサンブル×絵本" performances?

The cumulative attendance exceeded 5,000 people, and all three performances were sold out.

What was the duration of the concert program?

The program was designed to be 45 minutes long, considering the attention span of infants and toddlers.

What picture books were featured in the concerts?

The January performances featured "Don't Push the Button!" and "Obentoubako no Uta." The February-March performances featured "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

Who organized the event and what support was provided?

The event was organized by AKI Concert Planning (Representative: Kaori Akiyama) and received support from the Children's Dream Fund (National青少年教育振興機構).

Cumulative Attendance Exceeds 5,000! "Brass Ensemble x Picture Book from Age 0" Concludes All 3 Performances to Sold-Out Crowds. Expanding the World of Reading Through Music with "Reading Challenge" by Preschoolers.

Published Mar 31, 2026 3:59 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

"Brass Ensemble x Picture Book from Age 0" Performances Conclude to Sold-Out Crowds, Surpassing 5,000 Cumulative Attendees.

AKI Concert Planning (Representative: Kaori Akiyama), with support from the Children's Dream Fund (National青少年教育振興機構 - National青少年Education and Research Organization), held three "Picture Book x Music Concert" performances from January to March 2026. This project fused professional brass ensemble performances with readings by announcers. It created an environment for infants and young children to engage with music and picture books through their five senses, receiving sold-out responses for all performances.

Scene from the "Brass Concert Plus for Ages 0 and Up" Tama performance in March 2026.

Scenes from the January-March 2026 Performances

Saturday, January 10, 2026: Tamagawa Community Hall Seseragi Hall, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (Holiday): Nova Hall Small Hall, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Saturday, March 7, 2026: Parthenon Tama Small Hall, Tama City, Tokyo

Audience members during the performance.

Children participating in the ensemble.

【Program Overview】

Considering the concentration span of infants and toddlers, the program was designed as a 45-minute experience stimulating sight, hearing, and touch. We incorporated elements such as instrument introductions and ensemble segments by professional musicians, powerful performances by a brass quintet, and hand-clapping songs, ensuring a fun time for both parents and children.

Furthermore, by synchronizing the readings by announcers and a singing sister with the picture book pages displayed on a large screen, attendees could experience the world of stories and music in real-time.

▼ Works Used

January Performances: "Don't Push the Button!" (Author: Bill Cotter, Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing), "Obentoubako no Uta" (Author: Akiko Takagi, Illustrator: Yuko Kato, Publisher: Sekai Bunka Publishing)

February-March Performances: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" (Author: Eric Carle, Translator: Morihisa, Publisher: Kaiseisha)

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Scenes from the January-March 2026 Performances

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