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The previous chapter provided the “view from below,” that of actual participants in the All-Japan Band Association national competition. It is now useful to consider how the world’s largest music competition is viewed from above, as seen by an executive of the All-Japan Band Association (who will be referred to as its “Director”). As part of this study, the AJBA Director was interviewed at the organization’s offices in downtown Tokyo on April 15, 2003. The interview provided new information regarding the association and illustrated the objectives of its leadership. Key points have been extracted as part of this discussion.
雨降って地固まる
Ame futte ji katamaru
“Earth that is rained upon hardens” – adversity builds character
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Hebert, D.G. (2012). Winning in Band: Views from Above and Beyond. In: Wind Bands and Cultural Identity in Japanese Schools. Landscapes: the Arts, Aesthetics, and Education, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2178-4_8
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