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SGCM Composition Competition for Shakuhachi 2010
Organized bySenzoku Gakuen College of Music
Cooperated bySGCM Institute of Japanese Traditional Music
OverviewSenzoku Gakuen College of Music is pleased to announce a call for submissions in its competition for music compositions for the shakuhachi.
SGCM has consistently attempted to enliven the creative impulses of music artists, not only in traditional orchestral instruments, but also in jazz, musical theatre, rock, pop and traditional Japanese music. In addition to being a major instrument of Japanese traditional music, the shakuhachi is a direct conduit to the Japanese spirit. As such, it is increasingly gaining international recognition both in listenership and number of players. The goal of this competition is to open the door for talented composers to make a contribution to the field of Japanese traditional music.
The winning compositions will be considered for performance at the 5th SGCM Japanese Traditional Music Subscription Concert, subtitled “Origin of Shakuhachi” (Produced by Kifu Mitsuhashi), to be held at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Takemitsu Memorial on October 10th, 2010.
Jury
Shinichiro Ikebe (Composer); Kazushi Ishida (Critic, Prof. of Kurashiki Sakuyo Univ.);
Akiko Nishigata (Shamisen artist/Prof. of SGCM); Tomotsune Maeno (Keyboard artist, Associate Prof. of SGCM); Kifu Mitsuhashi(Shakuhachi artist, lecturer of SGCM)
Akiko Nishigata (Shamisen artist/Prof. of SGCM); Tomotsune Maeno (Keyboard artist, Associate Prof. of SGCM); Kifu Mitsuhashi(Shakuhachi artist, lecturer of SGCM)
Prizes
First Prize \200,000
Second Prize \100,000
Third Prize \50,000
Second Prize \100,000
Third Prize \50,000
Performance and Awards
The winning compositions will be performed at the 5th SGCM Japanese Traditional Music Subscription Concert subtitled “Origin of Shakuhachi”, which is held at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Takemitsu Memorial, on October 10th, 2010. The concert program will be included in the world premiere composition for 100 shakuhachi players by Kim Dae-Seong, a promising Korean composer, with Japanese National Treasure shakuhachi artists.
Rules for Submissions- One score per applicant
- Scores must be previously unpublished
- Instrumentation: either solo or ensemble piece - no preference
Compositions for ensemble should be for less than 5 players, including soloist.
Accompaniment may be of Japanese and/or western instruments. - No sound amplification
- Duration : 12 minutes maximum
- Scores must be written in staff notation, not traditional shakuhachi score.
- The composer’s signature should be made only on the cover sheet.
Eligibility
Open to individuals of any nationality and age
Fees
Application Fee: \10,000 /US$100.00/€100.00
Transportation Expenses: The winners are expected to pay for their own transportation and/or hotel accommodation expenses for the rehearsal and the concert
Transportation Expenses: The winners are expected to pay for their own transportation and/or hotel accommodation expenses for the rehearsal and the concert
Application Process Submit one copy of score with the application form in English (downloadable from website:www.senzoku.ac.jp/genhouken/shakuhachi/index-e.html). SGCM will inform all applicants upon receipt of application fee (\10,000 /US$100/E100) by bank remittance.
The bank account information will be notified upon your request.
Materials and application fee will not be returned.
March 19, 2010 deadline. All application materials received after this date
will not be accepted. Materials should be sent by registered mail or courier. Application fee should be received by the office by March 19, 2010.
Institute of Japanese Traditional Music
Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
2-3-1 Hisamoto, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi
213-8580 JAPAN
E-mail: genhouken@senzoku.ac.jp
FAX: +81 44-856-2937*Inquiries are being accepted by e-mail or FAX only.
