21st Century Japanese Music Project: New Music Composition Contest 2015
International Center for Japanese Culture
21st Century Japanese Music Project:
New Music Composition Contest for the YIS Japanese Music Ensembles
Cash Prize: First Prize ¥500,000, Second Prize ¥100,000
Additional Awards: Performances in Japan and USA, Composer Invitation to Yokohama, Music Publication
Mission
To promote and raise awareness of traditional Japanese instruments and music by encouraging new compositions on an international scale.
To expand the repertory of quality compositions that successfully utilize Japanese and western traditional instruments.
To support young koto musicians and encourage their participation in the contemporary music scene.
Organizer: International Center for Japanese Culture Finanical Support: Toshiba International Foundation Contributors: Mother Earth Publishing, Hogaku Journal
21st Century Japanese Music Project: New Music Composition Guidelines
Background
The International Center for Japanese Culture (ICJC) is working to promote new compositions for traditional Japanese instruments in order to bring attention to their unique sounds and musical capabilities.
To promote and raise awareness of traditional Japanese instruments and music by encouraging new compositions on an international scale.
To expand the repertory of quality compositions that successfully utilize Japanese and western traditional instruments.
To support young koto musicians and encourage their participation in the contemporary music scene.
Organizer: International Center for Japanese Culture Finanical Support: Toshiba International Foundation Contributors: Mother Earth Publishing, Hogaku Journal
21st Century Japanese Music Project: New Music Composition Guidelines
Background
The International Center for Japanese Culture (ICJC) is working to promote new compositions for traditional Japanese instruments in order to bring attention to their unique sounds and musical capabilities.
In spite of increasing worldwide exposure and interest in the traditional music and instruments of Japan, new compositions which successfully combine both western and Japanese instruments are still unusual.
2015 is the inaugural year of the 21st Century Japanese Music Project, and the first initiative is the creation of a composition contest combining the Japanese koto with one western instrument (details below).
2015 is the inaugural year of the 21st Century Japanese Music Project, and the first initiative is the creation of a composition contest combining the Japanese koto with one western instrument (details below).
The competition aims to promote a deeper understanding of traditional Japanese culture and international collaboration through new music written by composers worldwide.
Winning compositions will be awarded a cash prize of ¥500,000 for first place and ¥100,000 for second place.
Winning compositions will be awarded a cash prize of ¥500,000 for first place and ¥100,000 for second place.
In addition,winning compositions will be premiered both in Japan and the USA in 2015 by the award winning Yokohama International School High School Japanese Music Ensemble.
Compositions will also be published through Mother Earth Publishing Company.
Submission Requirements
Instrumentation: The submitted works must be written for two to five performers including up to three 13-string kotos and one 17-string bass koto.
Submission Requirements
Instrumentation: The submitted works must be written for two to five performers including up to three 13-string kotos and one 17-string bass koto.
One western instrument must be included in the composition (flute, clarinet, violin or cello).
Composition Length:6 to 12 minutes
Score:Western Score
Other stipulations:No age limit or nationality requirement.
Composition should not be previously performed or recorded.
*For more information on composing for the Japanese koto,
Composition Length:6 to 12 minutes
Score:Western Score
Other stipulations:No age limit or nationality requirement.
Composition should not be previously performed or recorded.
*For more information on composing for the Japanese koto,
as well as video recordings of the YIS Japanese Music Ensembles,
please see the ICJC homepage at www.icjc.jp.
Submission Information and Announcement
Please refer to the submission guidelines below. Panel of Judges
Katsuhiro Tsubonou, Composer (Panel Chairman)
Submission Information and Announcement
Please refer to the submission guidelines below. Panel of Judges
Katsuhiro Tsubonou, Composer (Panel Chairman)
Dr. Joseph Amato, Composer
Noriko Nakamura, Composer
Noriko Nakamura, Composer
Christopher Yohmei Blasdel, Shakuhachi performer
Kumiko Takahashi, Composer
Cash Prize and Awards
1) Music Manuscript in either PDF or hard copy format.
*Please note scores will not be returned.
2) Application information including Full Name, Birthdate, Nationality, Address, Phone/Fax,
Cash Prize and Awards
1) Music Manuscript in either PDF or hard copy format.
*Please note scores will not be returned.
2) Application information including Full Name, Birthdate, Nationality, Address, Phone/Fax,
Email, Composition Length and short profile (200 words) in English or Japanese.
*Application form may be downloaded from the ICJC homepage.
Submission Method:
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・ Music score (PDF) and application information should be emailed to amatoj@icjc.jp.
*Application form may be downloaded from the ICJC homepage.
Submission Method:
<E-mail>
・ Music score (PDF) and application information should be emailed to amatoj@icjc.jp.
Please include the following information in the subject box: “21st Century Japanese Music Project.”
Data should not exceed 5MB.
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・ Music score (2 copies) and application information should be
sent by registered mail to:
International Center for Japanese Culture “21st Century Japanese Music Project”
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・ Music score (2 copies) and application information should be
sent by registered mail to:
International Center for Japanese Culture “21st Century Japanese Music Project”
Yamate-cho 249-2, Naka-ku,Yokohama, 231-0862
JAPAN
*Confirmation of receipt of materials will be sent via email by ICJC and posted within three working days.
If not, please contact ICJC.
Winning compositions will be announced on Monday, June 15th, 2015.
For further information and details regarding the 21st Century Japanese Music Project,
Winning compositions will be announced on Monday, June 15th, 2015.
For further information and details regarding the 21st Century Japanese Music Project,
submission guidelines and the 2015 concert information, please see the ICJC homepage
at www.icjc.jp or contact via email at info@icjc.jp.
Submission Deadline:Sunday, May 31, 2015 (6:00pm local time)
Submission Materials:
Two compositions will be selected and awarded cash prizes:
First Prize ¥500,000
Second Prize ¥100,000
In addition, the following considerations will be granted to the winning compositions:
1. Premiere performances in both Japan and the USA in 2015 by the YIS Japanese Music Ensemble.
2. Composer invitation to the premiere performance in Yokohama in 2015.
Submission Deadline:Sunday, May 31, 2015 (6:00pm local time)
Submission Materials:
Two compositions will be selected and awarded cash prizes:
First Prize ¥500,000
Second Prize ¥100,000
In addition, the following considerations will be granted to the winning compositions:
1. Premiere performances in both Japan and the USA in 2015 by the YIS Japanese Music Ensemble.
2. Composer invitation to the premiere performance in Yokohama in 2015.
(Domestic transportation within Japan and lodging to be paid for by ICJC).
*Please note award winning composers will be asked to give a short presentation
*Please note award winning composers will be asked to give a short presentation
regarding their composition during the concert. Concert schedule to be published at a later date.
3. Winning scores will be published by Mother Earth Publishing Company, Tokyo.
* Please note all international copyright laws apply and legal ownership/royalties
3. Winning scores will be published by Mother Earth Publishing Company, Tokyo.
* Please note all international copyright laws apply and legal ownership/royalties
under agreement with the composer, ICJC and Mother Earth Publishing.
General Contact Information: International Center for Japanese Culture
〒231-0862 Yokohama, Naka-ku, Yamate-cho 249-2 Phone/Fax(: 81)045-263-8009
General Contact Information: International Center for Japanese Culture
〒231-0862 Yokohama, Naka-ku, Yamate-cho 249-2 Phone/Fax(: 81)045-263-8009
Email:amatoj@icjc.jpURL: www.icjc.jp
Publishing Inquiries:Mother Earth Publishing Company
〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shiba 5-29-22-403 Phone/Fax(: 81)03-3455-6881
Publishing Inquiries:Mother Earth Publishing Company
〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shiba 5-29-22-403 Phone/Fax(: 81)03-3455-6881
E-mail: info@mother-earth-publishing.com URL: www.mother-earth-publishing.com
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