2008 Woodie Awards
Tokyo student reflects on Missouri experience
Charlotte Holman
Issue date: 4/27/07 Section: In the Spotlight
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She also returns to the United States with plenty of her favorite Japanese foods and snacks.
"I also bring lots of chopsticks, because Americans like to have chopsticks as gifts," said Komamiya. "I always bring many toothbrushes and toothpaste because I like my Japanese brand."
Komamiya started playing the cello in the third grade. Her mother is a music teacher, and Komamiya first learned to play the violin like her sister. Soon, her mother decided that the family did not need two violin players and Komamiya would learn to play the cello.
She continued to play the cello until sixth grade. After sixth grade, Komamiya wanted to play basketball, which took up too much time for cello practice. Komamiya put the cello down for the rest of junior high and high school. She did not pick it up again until her freshmen year at SBU. Komamiya says she loves playing the cello because she enjoys making music.
"You don't have to have musical genius," said Komamiya. "Everyone can be good if they practice."
Komamiya's senior recital is in Meyer Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. Komamiya will be following senior Jennifer Hoover, who performs at 7 pm. Komamiya's mother and oldest sister are coming to watch and share in her recital, the culmination of all her hard work.
"I would rather them come for my recital than graduation," said Komamiya.
After she graduates, Komamiya wants to return to Japan to teach children music and English.
"I also bring lots of chopsticks, because Americans like to have chopsticks as gifts," said Komamiya. "I always bring many toothbrushes and toothpaste because I like my Japanese brand."
Komamiya started playing the cello in the third grade. Her mother is a music teacher, and Komamiya first learned to play the violin like her sister. Soon, her mother decided that the family did not need two violin players and Komamiya would learn to play the cello.
She continued to play the cello until sixth grade. After sixth grade, Komamiya wanted to play basketball, which took up too much time for cello practice. Komamiya put the cello down for the rest of junior high and high school. She did not pick it up again until her freshmen year at SBU. Komamiya says she loves playing the cello because she enjoys making music.
"You don't have to have musical genius," said Komamiya. "Everyone can be good if they practice."
Komamiya's senior recital is in Meyer Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. Komamiya will be following senior Jennifer Hoover, who performs at 7 pm. Komamiya's mother and oldest sister are coming to watch and share in her recital, the culmination of all her hard work.
"I would rather them come for my recital than graduation," said Komamiya.
After she graduates, Komamiya wants to return to Japan to teach children music and English.
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