Call for applications: K’ARTS International Composition Competition in South Korea
Composers around the world are invited to submit applications for the 2023 edition of K’ARTS International Composition Competition in Seoul, South Korea.
The competition aims to discover a variety of creative works that combine Eastern and Western instruments based on traditional Korean music, pioneering the way for traditional Korean music to enter the world stage. It is designed to promote international exchange and build a global network.
Eligibility
- The competition is open to contestants of all nationalities and countries.
- All previous winners are not eligible for application.
Submission of composition
- New works which have never been previously premiered.
- Works of any style, aesthetic form and notation will be considered.
- The submitted work should be around eight minutes in duration (less than nine minutes).
- The instrumentation of works must be chamber music for one to three players. It must include at least one traditional Korean instrument.
- Composers can select one of each of the following instruments: Korean instruments: daegeum, piri, haegeum, gayageum (12, 18, or 25 stringed), geomungo, ajaeng (so-ajaeng or dae-ajaeng), Saenghwang, percussion (ex. Jangu, Jing, Kkwaenggwari, Sori-buk, etc). One player can play only up to five instruments.
- Western instruments: flute, B♭ Clarinet, oboe, bassoon, violin, viola, cello, piano, percussion (one player can play only up to five instruments). Special instruments (such as alto flute and E♭ clarinet, etc) and keyboard percussion (such as marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, etc) cannot be used.
Required documents and registration
- Composers should download the application form here, filled and submitted via email to karts.prize@gmail.com before 30 June.
- The anonymous score as a PDF document (computer-written document) including a separate cover page with the title of composition and the name of the composer.
- MIDI Mockup (file name: composer’s name_mockup).
Rules and regulations
- Previously performed, published or awarded works are not eligible for submission.
- Only one entry per composer.
- Submitted score must be anonymous. Composers must put the composer’s name on the separate cover page.
- The selection will be cancelled if the contents are found to be false even after the announcement of the result.
- Submitted scores and materials will not be returned.
- Composers must apply in accordance with the designated form and submission guidelines. If it does not meet the guidelines presented or if the quantity of data is insufficient, it will not be eligible for screening.
Evaluation procedure
- Review period: July 2023.
- The jury shall comprise the professors at the Korea National University of Arts and other professionals.
- The jury will review scores and performances.
- Winners will be contacted and the results will be posted on the website.
- No comments or feedback shall be provided on the compositions.
- The jury is at liberty to alter the number of selected compositions.
Awards
- The selected works will be performed at the K’ARTS International Music Festival. (This benefit is subject to change depending on COVID-19 situation).
Prize
- First prize: KRW4 000 000 (about $3 000)
- Second Prize: KRW3 000 000
- Third Prize: KRW2 000 000
- Fourth and fifth prize: KRW1 000 000
Performance of the works
- The winning works will be performed by a group designated by the host of the competition at the K’ARTS International Music Festival.
- The host of the competition has the right to use the winning works for three years from the performance schedule. During this period, the host can use the winning works for free at the K’ARTS International Music Festival Award Concert, promotional materials, and other concerts organised by the host.
Awards ceremony and concert
- Date: End of August 2023.
- Venue: The Arts Small Theater at Korea National University of Arts, Seokgwan-dong.
All questions should be sent via email at karts.prize@gmail.com.
View the original call here.
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