Our History
Since our inception in July 2020 (incorporated October 2020), Ensemble Hanabi has grown from a marimba quartet to an eclectic, multi-instrumental nonprofit ensemble. Below is a living record of every member’s service, roles, and transitions.
Founder
| Name | Roles | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Tsubasa Okada | Founder · President · Lead Performer | Oct 2020 – Dec 2024 |
Lead Instructors
| Name | Roles | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Chieko Jimbo | Music Director · Instructor | Oct 2020 – Current |
| Ai Yumiba | Piano Instructor | Oct 2020 – Current |
| Mattheas Boelter | Percussion Instructor | Sep 2024 – Current |
Board Members
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Yuka Kawabe | Oct 2020 – Jun 2022 |
| Reiko Picciano | Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 |
| Tatsuko Yoneyama | Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 |
| Yuichi Okada | Jul 2023 – Current |
| Hiroko McCauley | May 2025 – Current |
Current Members
| Name | Main Roles | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Clementine Kanfom | Performer · President & Music Director | Oct 2020 – Current President/Music Director since Jan 2024 |
| Cloud James | Performer · President | Oct 2020 – Current President since Jan 2024 |
| Haruna Delphia | Performer · Accounting | Oct 2020 – Current Accounting Oct 2020 – May 2022, Aug 2023 – Current |
| Emily McCauley | Performer · Transportation Mgr · Social Media Asst. | Oct 2020 – Current Logistics & Social Media since Jul 2024 |
| Hinako Moutai | Performer · Equipment Mgr · JP Comms · YouTube Admin | Oct 2020 – Dec 2024 Staff roles since Jul 2023 |
| Chloe James | Performer · Web & Social Media Admin | Jul 2023 – Current Admin roles since Jul 2024 |
“Senkou Hanabi” Youth Ensemble (est. Sep 2024)
| Name | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Misaki Ichikawa | Performer | Sep 2024 – Current |
| Mina Kobayashi | Performer | Sep 2024 – Current |
| Kaycee McCauley | Performer | Sep 2024 – Current |
| Sakurako Hayashi | Performer | Sep 2024 – Current |
Alumni & Former Members
| Name | Roles Held | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Anika Kawabe | Vice President | Oct 2020 – Jun 2022 |
| Touma Yoneyama | Vice President | Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 |
| N | Performer · Website & YouTube Admin · President | Oct 2020 – Aug 2024 President Jan 2024 – Aug 2024 |
Origins: “Marimba 4”
Ensemble Hanabi began as a marimba quartet performing outdoor concerts in the summer of 2019. Members rotated, but the core stayed together until officially incorporating as an NPO in 2020.
| Member | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Tsubasa Okada | Performer | Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 |
| Clementine Kanfom | Performer | Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 |
| Haruna Delphia | Performer | Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 |
| Emily McCauley | Performer | Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 |
| Hinako Moutai | Performer | Jul 2020 – Sep 2020 |
Milestones
- Jun 2019 – First public performance as “Marimba 4”
- Jul 2020 – Group expands, adopts name Ensemble Hanabi
- Oct 2020 – Incorporated as a Michigan NPO
- Jan 2024 – Leadership transition to dual presidency
- Sep 2024 – Launch of youth group “Senkou Hanabi”
At a Glance
Active Members: 9
Total Alumni: 7
Youth Performers: 4
Instruments Covered: Marimba, Piano, Taiko, Djembe, Snare Drum, Voice & more