Seventh Akiyoshidai Music CompetitionAkiyoshidai Music Competition
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Overview
Dates
Tuba Category
| First Qualifier | April 23, 2018 (Mon.) |
| Second Qualifier | April 24, 2018 (Tues.) |
| Final Selection | April 25, 2018 (Wed.) |
Stringed Instrument Category
| First Qualifier | April 30, 2018 (Mon./Holiday) |
| Second Qualifier | May 1, 2018 (Tues.) |
| Final Selection | May 2, 2018 (Wed.) |
Venue
Akiyoshidai International Art Village (50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-city, YAMAGUCHI)
Eligibility for participation
Both Candidates must be over 16 and under 39 years old as of April 1, 2018
(Birthdate must be between the 2nd of April 1978 and the 1st of April 2002.)
Participation fee
30,000yen
* Three day’s accommodation is included. The meal expenses are not included. Fees must be paid by bank transfer after a notification is delivered.
Application Period
January 4 to no later than March 12, 2018(JST)
- 〔In case of a large number of applicants〕
- – Tuba: In the order of arrival of registration. *The number of applicants reached the limit. New applications will be on the waiting list.*
- – Stringed Instrument: There is the possibility of a screening by resume.
Sponsors
【Organized】Yamaguchi Kirameki Foundation Akiyoshidai International Art Village
【Supported】Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi Board of Education, Mine City, Mine City Board of Education, The Asahi Shimbun, The Yomiuri Shimbun West Japan Head Office, The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd., The Chugoku Shimbun Co., Ltd. Bocho Head Office, The Yamaguchi Shimbun, Yamaguchi Broadcasting Co.,Ltd., Television Yamaguchi Broadcasting Systems Co.,Ltd., Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting.,Ltd., FM-Yamaguchi co.,Ltd., FM Kirara, Yamaguchi Prefectural Cultural Association, Japan Euphonium Tuba Association
About examination
Screening Procedure
– The first qualifier, the second qualifier and the final selection will be held at the venue (Akiyoshidai International Art Village Concert Hall).
– The results of the first qualifier and the second qualifier will be announced by the examination committee the same day as the preliminary exam at the venue.
– The results of the final selection will then soon be announced after each performance is over at the venue, and an awards ceremony will be held.
Prize Money and Certification of Merit
First Prize: 400,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Second Prize: 200,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Third Prize: 100,000 yen / Certification of Merit
Fourth to Sixth Prize: Certification of Merit
Grand Prix (Prefectural Governor Prize): Certification of Merit
Jury
Tuba Category
Chief juror Tetsuya OTSUKA
Yukihiro IKEDA
Hiroyuki KANAKI
Tatsuki YOSHINO
Isao WATANABE
Peter LINK
Koji SUZUKI
Stringed Instrument Category
Chief juror Iwahisa KUROKI
Tomoko KATO
Hiroyuki KANAKI
Kei SHIRAI
Sachiko SUDA
Sonoko NUMATA
Nobuko YAMAZAKI
Application Procedure
Application
Completed application form with an attached ID photo taken within the last six months.
*Recruitment has ended.
Application form（pdf）
ADDRESS
Music Competition Office
Akiyoshidai International Art Village 50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-city Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN
Regarding Accompanists
Public pianists (paid) may be used for the first and second qualifiers and the final selection.
We will designate the time and place of practice with public pianists on the previous day of each qualifier and final selection at the Village. The public pianist will be designated not by the participant but by the Music Competition Office.
If you request a public pianist for your accompanist, please fill in the designated form.
You may accompany your pianist at your own expense.
Public pianist fee
| First qualifier | 5,000yen |
| Second qualifier | 8,000yen |
| Final selection | 10,000yen |
Public pianists
Tuba Category: Kaori OHKAWA, Yuko SUGINO, Rena HASHIMOTO
Stringed Category: Maki TANAKA, Yoshitaka SUZUKI, Fuyuka KUSA
Other
Acceptance Procedures
Lots will be drawn to decide the order of appearance.
Participants are expected to complete administrative procedures at the designated place, day and time, and then follow directions of the staff. If a participant does not arrive in time, this will be regarded as a default.
Complimentary shuttle buses between JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, Yamaguchi-Ube airport and the venue on the previous days of the first qualifiers and after the days of final selections will be available.
Regarding fee payment
Those who do not pay the fee within the prescribed time limits are not admitted to attend the contest.
We cannot refund the fee once it is paid.
The fee does not cover the expenses of participants during this competition apart from the accommodation fee (3 nights) of Akiyoshidai International Art Village. The expense for the piano accompanist is also not covered.
Participants can use the restaurant during their stay on the premises (on their own charge, reservation is required).
Privacy Policy
Please be aware that the participant’s name, age, highest level of education, and ID photo may be used for this competition’s public relations activities.
Participant’s private information is only used for management of this competition.
Our institute has the right to take photos and record videos of this competition for broadcasting, etc.
Other
In the event that you must withdraw from this competition after you apply, please inform us as soon as possible.
Assigned pieces
Tuba Category
* Notices
– You have choices memorizing or not.
| First Qualifier | R.Schumann : Adagio and Allegro *The score of any publisher can be used. *Play in an original key (A-flat Major). *The first note of the solo must be E-flat(actual pitch) on the third space of a staff marked with the F-clef. |
| Second Qualifier:Play in numerical order 1 to 2. | 1. Malcolm Arnold : Fantasy for Tuba (published by Faber Music) 2. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Bass Tuba (published by Oxford University Press) *There are several editions. Choice of edition at participant’s discretion. |
| Final Selection | J.Williams : Concerto for Tuba (published by Hal Leonard) |
Stringed Instrument Category
Violin
* Notices
- The piece at the first qualifier and final selection must be played from memory. Playing from memory is optional at the second qualifier.
| First Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. Play one of the following pieces from (a) to (c). *Without Cadenza (a) W.A.Mozart: Violin concert No.3 mov.1 (b) W.A.Mozart: Violin concert No.4 mov.1 (c) W.A.Mozart: Violin concert No.5 mov.1 2. N.Paganini: Select one piece from Capliccio 24 op.1 (No repeat, but repeat only No.24) |
| Second Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. Play one of the following pieces from (a) to (d). *No repeat (a) L.v.Beethoven: sonata for Violin and Piano No.2 mov.1 (b) L.v.Beethoven: sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 mov.1 (c) L.v.Beethoven: sonata for Violin and Piano No.4 mov.1 (d) L.v.Beethoven: sonata for Violin and Piano No.7 mov.1 2. Select a virtuosic piece and play about 10 minutes. |
| Final Selection:Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. (with piano accompaniment) | – L.v.Beethoven: Violin Concerto – F.Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto – P.I.Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto – J.Brahms: Violin Concerto – J.Sibelius: Violin Concerto – B.Bartok: Violin Concerto No.2 |
Viola
* Notices
– The piece at the first qualifier and final selection must be played from memory. Playing from memory is optional at the second qualifier.
– The score of any publisher can be used, but should be stated.
| First Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. Play one of the following pieces (a) or (b). *Without Cadenza (a) F.A.Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D major, mov.1 (b) C.Stamitz: Viola Concerto in D major, mov.1 2. Select one of the pieces from (a) to (c) and play two movements (one slow movement and one quick movement) from that. (a) M.Reger: 3 Suite, op.131d, No.1 (b) M.Reger: 3 Suite, op.131d, No.2 (c) M.Reger: 3 Suite, op.131d, No.3 |
| Second Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. Play one of the following pieces from (a) to (c). (a) J.N.Hummel: Sonata Es-Dur Op.5 No.3. mov.1 *No repeat (b) L.v.Beethoven: Notturno in D major, Op.42. mov.1 and 2 *No repeat (c) F.Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata, D.821, mov.1 *No repeat 2. Select one or few of virtuosic pieces and play about 10 minutes. Unaccompanied pieces can be selected. |
| Final Selection:Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. (with piano accompaniment) | – B.Bartok: Viola Concerto (The score of any publisher can be used, but use from the one publisher.) – W.Walton: Viola Concerto – B.Martinu: Concerto Rhapsody – P.Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher |
Cello
* Notices
– The piece at the first qualifier and final selection must be played from memory. Playing from memory is optional at the second qualifier.
| First Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. F.J.Haydn: Cello Concerto D-Dur, mov.1 (before the development) *Without Cadenza 2. A.C.Piatti: Select one piece from 12 Caprices *No repeat |
| Second Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. Play one of the following pieces (a) or (b). *No repeat (a) L.v.Beethoven: Cello Sonata No.3 mov.1 (b) L.v.Beethoven: Cello Sonata No.4 mov.1 2. Select one of Virtuoso pieces (approximately 10 minutes) e.g.) B.Martinu: Variations on a Theme of Rossini A.Ginastera: Pampeana P.I.Tchaikovsky: Pezzo capriccioso, etc. |
| Final Selection:Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. (with piano accompaniment) | – A.Dvorak: Cello Concerto – R.Schumann: Cello Concerto – E.Elgar: Cello Concerto – P.I.Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme – D.Shostakovich: Cello Concert No.1 |
Double Bass
* Notices
– The piece at the first qualifier and final selection must be played from memory. Playing from memory is optional at the second qualifier.
– Play all pieces in solo turning.
| First Qualifier:Play both 1 and 2. | 1. H.Fryba: Suite im alten Stil “Prelude” G-Adur 2. J.S.BACH: Viola da gamba Sonata No.2 mov.1 and 2 |
| Second Qualifier:Play all of 1, 2 and 3 | 1. F.Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata mov.1 *No repeat 2. G.Bottesini: elegia in Re 3. Play one of the following pieces from (a) to (c). (a) G.Bottesini: Tarantella (b) G.Bottesini: Capriccio di Bravura (c) G.Bottesini: “La Sonnambula” Theme and Variation |
| Final Selection:Select one of the following pieces and play all movements. (with piano accompaniment) | – G.Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto No.1 – G.Bottesini: Double Bass Concerto No.2 – S.Koussevitzky: Double Bass Concerto – N.Rota: Divertimento concertante – J.B.Vanhal: Double Bass Concerto C-Ddur (*Play cadenza from Grueber Edition.) |