First year with SO: 1990

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Instrument: Thanks to a generous donor, Yoko gets to perform on a beautiful set of Adams Philharmonic Classic model timpani, made in Holland, and purchased in 2016.

Education:
Bob McCormick at University of South Florida; Shigeru Maeda in Japan

Passions/Interests:
In her spare time, Yoko enjoys reading, cooking, and playing with flowers.

Career Highlights:
Yoko performs with many area ensembles and orchestras. She also participates in an annual recording project with Carl Fischer Publisher.