Mai Kokubo (Euphonium) is from Shizuoka, Japan and holds a Master of Music Degree in Euphonium Performance from University of North Texas where she studied under Dr. Brian Bowman.She also holds a bachelor's degree from Kunitachi College of Music where she studied under Mr. Toru Miura. 

 She has been invited to appear as guest artist at various esteemed music festivals including the U.S. Army Tuba - Euphonium Workshop 2024 (Washington D.C., U.S), International Falcone Tuba Euphonium Festival 2023(Michigan, U.S), International Tuba Euphonium Conference 2023(Arizona, U.S.) ,2019(Iowa, U.S.), 2016(Tennessee, U.S.), and 2014(Indiana, U.S.).

  As a Soloist, she has performed with The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", Tokyo New City Orchestra, UNT Symphony Orchestra, UNT Wind Symphony, and with multiple school bands. 
Also, Mai has released CDs "A War in Wonderland"(2015) and "Miko Dance" (2020) which were nominated ITEA Roger Bobo Awards. 

 Mai hosted "Euphonium and Tuba Festival in Hamamtsu" in May 2015 and May 2018. Over 200 participants enjoyed many events such as warm-up clinic, band excerpts, and recitals by her college students and professional musicians.

She currently teaches at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, Kinjyo Gakuin University, and Tokoha Gakuen Junior Collge.