title: [Contemplation of the alma mater song of Hoshi University].
abstract: Respective alma mater songs (school songs) are a spiritual symbol of each school. The alma mater song of Hoshi Commercial School was composed in 1923, and strongly reflected the spirit of Hajime Hoshi, the founder of the school. The alma mater song of present day Hoshi University was poeticized by Yoshio Katsu, and composed by Kosaku Yamada in 1941. The two famous artists produced a lovely song rich in artistic flavor. This study analyzes the words and music from various viewpoints for the first time after its production. Cultivating a better understanding of the present song is a valuable asset for educating the mind, and creating a meaningfulness for those students and graduates singing it.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, Hoshi University School of Pharmacy, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.
authors.forename: Miwa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Misawa
authors.forename: Ayako
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Iijima
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D007564:Japan; D009146:Music / Q000266:history*; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history