We have been reborn.

On March 16th, 2015, we started anew. The Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra declared its rebirth as "Shion" of its own accord: by continuing to produce the "genuine sound" backed by 90 years of tradition and history, we will express our gratitude to the people of Osaka and all the fans of wind band nationwide who have supported us so far. We truly appreciate your warm support. Kindly ask for your continued support in the future.

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  Around 1921, during the Taisho era, the country's finances were in dire straits and, due to the experience of World War I, the need to promote the modernization of the military was being considered. As a result, the Fourth Division Military Band, which had a history of 35 years since 1888 in Osaka, was disbanded. However, in Osaka, there was strong support from the citizens, and after consultations between the Fourth Division headquarters and Osaka City, the Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band was established as a subsidized organization of the city. The Fourth Division Military Band's performance activities centered around Osaka and their active and close interaction with civilians in promoting Western music played a big role in this.

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  On October 31, 1923, in the 12th year of the Taisho era, the somewhat established Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band held its inaugural ceremony and commemorative concert at the Osaka City Central Public Hall. Despite the unfortunate rainy weather, the audience filled the hall, and it became a great success.

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  In May 10th, 1925, the Osaka Broadcasting Corporation, a social corporation, broadcasted experimental radio waves from the rooftop temporary broadcasting facility of Mitsukoshi Department Store's Osaka branch, and on June 1st, the temporary broadcast started from there. On the first day of the broadcast in Osaka, at noon for 30 minutes, the Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band played a commemorative performance that was broadcasted. The repertoire included "Kimigayo," "Opera (La Traviata) Highlights," and "March Napa Ho."

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  In Showa 56 (1981), it was decided to move to Osaka Castle Park, and a farewell concert was held at Tennoji Music Hall, which had hosted numerous events over the years. The concert was a huge success, with over 5,000 people attending and entry restrictions being imposed after the start of the concert. The following year, in Showa 57 (1982), the opening ceremony of the Osaka Castle Music Hall was held, and the Twilight Concert has since been held in Osaka Castle Park.