About the Singing Group

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The Norway-Japan Society Choir started its activities in September 2008, thanks to the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Masatake Seo, then president of the Society, and recently (May 2024) welcomed Norwegian Ambassador to Japan Kristin Iglum as an honorary member. We meet twice a month at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hiroo, Tokyo, to practice songs by Norwegian composer Eduard Grieg and other Norwegian composers, as well as Japanese songs by Japanese composers, and present the results at the association's New Year's party and other events. We also hold occasional lunch meetings to deepen mutual friendship among members. We welcome Norwegian students and other chorus lovers to join our club.

Contact: Rie Takanezawa (choir representative) E-mail address: rie_takanezawa@hotmail.com

Choir Activities: The choir's activities begin in January and end in December, except for July and August each year.

Membership categories and annual dues:

Regular member: 30,000 yen per year (semi-annual installments are acceptable)

Student member: Annual membership fee 5,000 yen (same as above)

Method of payment of membership fees (first half of the year: January to May; second half of the year: June, September to December):

Bank transfer (in principle, payment in advance every six months)

Bank account: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Gakugei Daigaku Ekimae Branch

　　　　　　　　　　Ordinary account 6874695 (Japan-Norway Society Association Choir)　

<Outline of Practice Sessions

Practice venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nearest station: Hiroo station on the Hibiya subway line) Practice time: 19:00-21:00 (2 hours)

Singing coach: Ms. Jun Koda Piano accompaniment: Ms. Mayumi Motohashi