A native of Takarazuka, Japan, Nobuyoshi Yasuda’s musical studies began on the violin at the age of three. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Soai University in Japan and a Master of Music degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. His interest in conducting was sparked by his desire to find new ways to share his passion for music with people.
Mr. Yasuda was appointed as Orchestra Director at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1991, Music Director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony in 1993, and most recently, Associate Conductor of the Grand Teton Music Festival in 1999. His performance of Milhaud’s Création du monde at the festival was broadcast on National Public Radio, Performance Today in July 2001. His recent appearances as guest conductor include the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, IN. He made his debut in Germany with the NDR Philharmonie-Hannover in May, 2003. He has served as Acting Assistant Conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra. His conducting studies include fellowships with Gunther Schuller at the Festival at Sandpoint, and with Murry Sidlin and Michael Tilson Thomas at the Aspen Music Festival. Mr. Yasuda credits Eiji Oue, the former Music Director of the Minnesota Orchestra, as his principal conducting mentor.
Nobu visited Cathy Seipel's 1st grade class at Pedersen Elementary School, Altoona. He talked to them about the violin and "Peter and the Wolf."
