Anti-war Statement from the Kyushu Composers Association

The Kyushu Composers Association expresses deep concern about the current state of war between Ukraine and Russia.
　We hereby declare our opposition to any state of war as an organization.
　This Association was organized approximately 40 years ago, centered on composers connected to Kyushu and Okinawa in Japan, and works for the purpose of contributing to music culture inside and outside Kyushu and Okinawa through composition activities.
　Through our musical activities, we keenly recognize how precious the rich creativity of people in a peaceful life is.
　War is the most foolish act of humanity, robbing people of everything in their lives.

We strongly hope that the current state of war will end as soon as possible and that all people around the world will recover peaceful lives.

　March 5, 2022
　All members of the Kyushu Composers Association
　Representative (Chairman) Mineaki Yoshida 吉田峰明

Anti-war statement from the Kyushu Composers Association

The Kyushu Composers Association is deeply concerned the war between Ukraine and Russia in present.
　We hereby expresses our opposition to any state of war.
　About 40 years ago, this association was organized around composers with connections to Kyushu and Okinawa in Japan.
　We are working for the purpose of contributing to music culture inside and outside Kyushu and Okinawa through music composition activities.
　We believe that the rich creativity of people in a peaceful life is precious. Through our musical activities, we are keenly aware of this.
　War is the most foolish act of human beings, taking away all of people's lives.
　We hope that the current state of war will end as soon as possible.
　We strongly hope that all people around the world will return to a peaceful life.

　March 5, 2022
　All members of the Kyushu Composers Association
　Representative (Chairman) Mineaki Yoshida