Steven Morgan creates instant harmony with the wave of his hand. For 15 years, he has been conducting some of Tokyo's leading English choirs, bringing the pleasure of choral music performances to both singers and audiences alike.

Since 2009, Morgan has served as assistant professor of chapel music at Rikkyo University, but originally he taught English to children here. A pioneer in the field of incorporating music into English studies at Japanese elementary schools, he will soon be making music with a new generation of children through the Tokyo International Children's Choir.

The new choir, which is not affiliated with any church, is open to all students of elementary and junior high school age, and begins regular weekly rehearsals at St. Paul International Lutheran Church at the end of this month. Assisting Morgan as accompanist is classical pianist Chihiro Tan.