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Call for Application: The 3rd International Composition Competition

KARTS School of Korean Traditional Arts
The 3rd International 
Composition Competition
Guidelines and Rules

“The K'ARTS International Composition 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. 
We look forward to active participation of many composers who are interested in traditional Korean music

Application Period
2023.6.1THU - 6.30 FRI (in Korean Standard Time)

Eligibility
The competition is open to contestants of all nationalities and countries. 
*All previous winners are not eligible for application.

1. New works which have never been previously premiered.
2. Works of any style, aesthetic form, and notation will be considered.
3. The submitted work should be around eight minutes in duration (less than nine minutes).
4. The instrumentation of works must be a chamber music for one to three players. It must 
include at least one traditional Korean instrument. You can select one of each of 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 and 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 and etc. and keyboard percussion
(such as marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel and etc.) cannot be used.

Application Procedure
Submit all the required documents by email to karts.prize@gmail.com

Awards
1. The selected works will be performed at the K’ARTS International Music Festival. 
(*This benefit is subject to change depending on COVID-19 situation.)
2. Prize
First Prize: 4,000,000 KRW 
Second Prize: 3,000,000 KRW
Third Prize: 2,000,000 KRW 
Fourth and Fifth Prize: 1,000,000 KRW

※ For the further details, please refer to the Competition Guidelines and Rules

Presented by K’ARTS School of Korean Traditional Music
Supported by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Republic of Korea

 
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