Purpose of Establishment

From the earliest days of human history, music has been one of the most natural and artistic forms of human expression. It has moved people throughout the ages.
Yamaha Music Foundation strives to convey the joy of music across cultural and national boundaries, and to enhance the sensibility that allows people the freedom of expression through music. In so doing, we hope to contribute to the creation of a brighter and happier world.

Shuji Ito
President
Yamaha Music Foundation

Yamaha Music Foundation was established in 1966 as a public interest corporation with the approval from the Ministry of Education (now the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology). The Foundation's Endowment Act (Articles of Association) declares that "the Foundation shall be widely involved in music education and popularization in the public interest from an enduring perspective." Its objective is "to explore fundamental issues of educational activities pertaining to music that serve as a basis to cultivate a rich sense of humanity in toddlers, young children, youths and adults, to pursue the popularization of music and contribute widely to the promotion of social education, and endeavor to improve musical culture in Japan and other countries." To fulfill this public-interest objective, Yamaha Music Foundation, since its establishment, has been continuously engaged in creative projects and broad-ranging activities that contribute to society.