■Common information regarding each competition■
※Situations may be different according to individual competitions. Please make sure to confirm all information with the website for your corresponding event.
Regulations listed on the website are prioritized over any rules written in general leaflets about the event.
■Regarding acceptable songs and performances
- Existing compositions (Any style)
- Original compositions (Once an original composition has been submitted, any applications to change your song cannot be accepted)
- For compositions under copyright, please contact the event in advance
- Piano, vocal, and string performances must be memorized (Sonatas and Contemporary compositions are excluded from the competition
- Using musical scores is acceptable for piano duos, piano four hands, brass instruments, woodwinds, saxophones, duos, and chamber music performances.
- Using copied musical scores is prohibited (Unless the original is brought along with the copies to the event)
- Performing multiple compositions is acceptable as long as it is within the allotted time
- Performing the same composition for the video preliminary and final rounds is acceptable.
(For competitions with original works, the information above is not applicable)
- As a general rule, judging is open to the public
- Judges may differ depending on the day of the event
- Due to personal circumstances, there may be cases where judges written in leaflets or on homepages may not be able to participate in events
- Order of performance is not determined by order of submitted applications; it will be determined as soon as all applicants’ documents have been received 。
- All rights regarding the recording, sales, and distribution of all audio and video of the performances carried out by K Music Competition belongs to the sponsor of the event
- Personal audio and video recordings are prohibited.
- Audio and video recordings of the concert of the prizewinner are allowed.
- If the allotted time for a performance is exceeded, a bell will be rung. This will not influence the contents of the judging results.
- When filling out the application form, please let us know if your song will exceed the allotted amount of time
- If necessary, please bring your own piano pedal extender.
■Sending DVDs', and Documents
- Without exception we are unable to process refunds or returns of ordered DVDs', and we are unable to return processed documents back to the applicant
- Please write the following on the face of DVD or send us by email :
・The name of the competition you applied for
・Your full name
・Name of the composition performed as well as the composer
・Your instrument
- Comments from judges will not be included on the DVDs'
- It doesn’t matter if the application for the competition and the DVD are sent separately or together.
- DVD purchases will be accepted past the deadline. However, please finish the performance application and pay the application fee by the deadline.
■Requesting an accompanist ・Rehearsals
- Specialized accompanists can be prepared for performers. Please inquire with K Music Competition about the availability of accompanists. The cost is ¥12,000.
- Each participant is responsible for either bringing his or her own accompanist and page-turner, or inquiring about requesting one.
- Rehearsals between performers and requested accompanists beforehand can be arranged. Please inquire with the venue.
- Tokyo, weekdays only : 17:30 – 21:00 ¥5,000 / 40 mins TEL 03-3560-9181
- The cost of a rehearsal is added on top of the ¥12,000 commission for an accompanist, collectively reaching a total of ¥17,000.
- Accompanist requests are not applicable for competitions using original compositions.
In addition, refunds are not available for accompanists requests
Commission for an Accompanist
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Commission for a rehearsal accompanist beforehand
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Cost for using the venue for rehearsal
(Tokyo Venue) |
Total costs |
¥12,000 |
¥12,000 |
¥5,000/40mins |
¥29,000
(¥12,000+¥12,000+¥5,000/40mins) |
■Regarding Accompanists
- Instead of trying to align with the schedule and time of the accompanist, we will look for an accompanist who can meet according to the performer’s schedule.
■Q & A regarding accompanists
Q “Because I’m unable to meet with the accompanist according to their schedule, would you be able to adjust the date and time for me?”
A “There may be cases where we are unable to adjust the date and time.”
●Transportation costs can be expensive for performers travelling from far away. As we believe monetary burdens will lessened if you request an accompanist, we recommend a specialized accompanist.
■Judges and Judging Results
- Each competition’s individual judging panel determines the rank of the performers. Judges will sort out results according to musical style and school year.
- Without exception, we do not respond to inquiries regarding judging results.
■ Awards
- Receive the prize at the winner concerts or we will remit the prize.
- The total sum for the monetary prize differs with each competition.
- Tax will be deducted from the monetary prize.
- The monetary prize will be proportionally distributed if there are ties for first, second, and third.
- If the first, second, or third place winner is absent, his or her monetary prize will not be given out.
- If the first place performer is absent and there are multiple performers tied for second place, the monetary prize for second and third place will be split.
- If the first and second place winners are absent and third place is the highest a performer places, only the monetary prize for third place will be paid out. If there is a tie for third place, the monetary prize for third place will be split.
■Admission Fee
- There is no admission fee
■Tokyo Venue
Look at the big map
Zentoku Roppongi Building 1st floor
K Music Contest Jimukyokua
Tokyo-to Minato-ku 1-7-27
〒106-0032
03-5545-1511
■Inquires
K Music Competition
TEL: 03-5545-1511
E-MAIL:dkcompetition@designk.co.jp
HP: http://k-concours.org/