2023 International Music Competition - Tokyo Japan
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Join the GASCA International Music Competition and Showcase Your Talent! 

Are you a pianist, strings or winds player looking for a platform to showcase your skills? Join the GASCA Music Competition and compete against some of the best musicians around the world in Japan. And with a central location in the heart of Tokyo, you can enjoy the beauty and energy of Shinjuku while showcasing your talents. SIGN UP NOW, let your talent shine and win the USD1000 worth GASCA Grand Prize !

  • Rules & Regulations
  • Awards & Venues
  • How to Apply
  • Jury Panel members
The GASCA 2023 International Music Competition will take place on  7th Aug 2023 in Japan's Tokyo Shinjuku Bunka Center.

The Competition is open to musicians of all nationalities.

All applications must be submitted online via GASCA official website, For group applications, please email [email protected] for more information. 

Application Schedule:

3rd Preliminary Round Application Deadline:

5th June 2023

3rd Preliminary Round Upload Deadline:

6th June 2023

Result Announcement Date :

15th June 2023
Final Date (Venue:Japan Tokyo Shinjuku Bunka Center)
7th Aug 2023
Entry Fees:

Preliminary Round (Video Submission)

USD 70 / SGD 95 / HKD 550 / JPY 13,500 / THB 2,500

Final (Venue:Japan Tokyo Shinjuku Bunka Center)

USD 165 / SGD 210 / HKD 1290 / JPY 21,500 / THB 5,500

Repertoire:


Repertoire : Free Choice. 

You are free to apply for the same repertoire or different repertoire during the preliminary round and the final round.


Instrument Category:


Piano Category: Piano

Stringed instruments category: violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, classical guitar, etc.


Winds Category: Piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone.


Age group/ Eligibility:

Categories

Category

birthday

Date of Birth

Performance

Time

Time Limit

チルドレン- group A

Kindergarten - Group A

Born April 2019, 1 to April 1, 2019

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2019

Within 3 minutes

3 min

チルドレン- group B

Kindergarten-Group B

Born April 2018, 1 to April 1, 2018

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2018

Within 3 minutes

3 min

チルドレン- グループC Kindergarten- Group C

Born April 2017, 1 to April 1, 2017

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2017

Within 3 minutes

3 min

junia- group D

Junior-Group D

Born April 2015, 1 to April 1, 2016

1st Jan 2015 - 31st Dec 2016

Within 4 minutes

4min

junia- group E

Junior-Group E

Born April 2013, 1 to April 1, 2014

1st Jan 2013 - 31st Dec 2014

Within 4 minutes

4min

junia- group F

Junior-Group F

Born April 2011, 1 to April 1, 2012

1st Jan 2011 - 31st Dec 2012

Within 5 minutes

5min

ユース- group G

Intermediate-Group G

Born April 2008, 1 to April 1, 2010

1st Jan 2008 - 31st Dec 2010

Within 5 minutes

5 min

ユース- グループ H

Intermediate-Group H

Born April 2005, 1 to April 1, 2007

1st Jan 2005 - 31st Dec 2007

Within 5 minutes

5 min

オープン- グループJ

Open-Group J

Before December 2004, 12 の生まれ

Date of Birth Before : 31st Dec 2004

Within 6 minutes

6 min



チルドレン- group A

Kindergarten - Group A

Born April 2018, 1 to April 1, 2018

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2018

Within 1 minutes

1 min

.

チルドレン- group B

Kindergarten-Group B

Born April 2017, 1 to April 1, 2017

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2017

Within 1 minutes

1 min

.

チルドレン- グループC Kindergarten- Group C

Born April 2016, 1 to April 1, 2016

1st Jan - 31st Dec 2016

Within 2 minutes

2 min

.

junia- group D

Junior-Group D

Born April 2014, 1 to April 1, 2015

1st Jan 2014 - 31st Dec 2015

Within 2 minutes

2 min

.

junia- group E

Junior-Group E

Born April 2012, 1 to April 1, 2013

1st Jan 2012 - 31st Dec 2013

Within 3 minutes

3 min

.

junia- group F

Junior-Group F

Born April 2010, 1 to April 1, 2011

1st Jan 2010 - 31st Dec 2011

Within 3 minutes

3 min

.

ユース- group G

Intermediate-Group G

Born April 2007, 1 to April 1, 2009

1st Jan 2007 - 31st Dec 2009

Within 4 minutes

4 min

.

ユース- グループ H

Intermediate-Group H

Born April 2004, 1 to April 1, 2006

1st Jan 2004 - 31st Dec 2006

Within 4 minutes

4 min

.

オープン- グループJ

Open-Group J

Before December 2003, 12 の生まれ

Date of Birth Before : 31st Dec 2013

Within 5 minutes

5 min


Scoring criteria:


The judge will give the scores based on the following criteria:

Technique (25%)

-Technical requirements to complete the repertoire

-Control the instrument effectively

-Intonation is well handled, notes are in tune

Musical sense (25%)

-The sense of rhythm is adequate, the tempo is appropriate and stable

-Awareness and mastery of the hierarchy and overall sense of music

-Achieve effective blending, contrast, and balance

Personal Style (25%)

-Personal style, rich performance

-Unique and special , stand out from the peer

-Clearly and vividly reflect the characteristics and style of the performer

Charm of Performance (25%)

-Full performance and emotional engagement from start to finish

-The music is persuasive, highlighting the emotions of the performer

-Performance awareness and control ability on the stage

-The expression of emotion in the performance, which touches the audience through overall performance

Awards & Prizes



GASCA Grand Cash Prize
GASCA First Cash Prize
GASCA Second Cash Prize
Champion, First runner-up and Second runner-up (one in each age category)
Distinction Award
Outstanding Award
Participation Award
International Music Instructor Award
Instructor Award for Active Participation
Award Details

GASCA Grand Prize 
USD1000; divided in USD300 Cash Prize and USD700 Scholarship Voucher for GASCA video Masterclass 2023. Grand Prize will be awarded to the highest score in the entire competition.
GASCA First Prize 
USD600; divided in USD200 Cash Prize and USD400 Scholarship Voucher for GASCA video Masterclass 2023. First Prize will be awarded to the second highest score in the entire competition.
GASCA Second Prize 
USD300; divided in USD100 Cash Prize and USD200 Scholarship Voucher for GASCA video Masterclass 2023. Second Prize will be awarded to the second highest score in the entire competition.
Champion
1st Runner up 
2nd Runner up
Will be awarded to the top 3 score contestants in each age category. There will be one Champion, one 1st Runner up and one second runner up in each age category.
 
Distinction Award 
Will be awarded to contestants who score top 40% in each age category.
Outstanding Award
Will be awarded to contestants who score next 30% in each age category.
Participation Certificate: 
The rest will be presented with participation certificate, who are at the early stage of their musical journey but deserve recognition and encouragement for their skills and persistence to excel in the future.
 
International Music Instructor Award:
Awarded to the instructors whose student won the championship, first runner-up, second runner-up, distinction award and outstanding award; the instructor will receive an e-certificate via email and may upgrade to apply for the hard copy (paper) official certificate and the trophy.
  
International Instructor Award for Active Participation (Gold Award): 
USD 140 Cash Prize, Instructors who invite th students to participate in the preliminary round will receive an e-certificate, eligible to apply in the hard copy (paper) official certificate and the medal ; together with “GASCA Premium Educator (MUSIC section)” on GASCA official website [with 3 months' duration for information about the instructor for more social recognition].
 
International Instructor Award for Active Participation (Silver Award): 
USD 70 Cash Prize, Instructors who invite five students to participate in this preliminary round will receive an e-certificate, eligible to apply for the hard copy (paper) official certificate and the medal; together with “GASCA Premium Educator (MUSIC section)” on GASCA official website [with 1 month's duration for information about the instructor for more social recognition].
  
International Outstanding Education Award:
The school/education center invites ten or more students to participate in this competition and will receive an e-certificate and be eligible to apply for the hard copy (paper) official certificate and the medal. (the school/education center needs to submit the award application form).


  • All winners will receive an e-certificate via email and all Champion will receive trophy and a printed certificate in the award ceremony. All contestants win the 1st runner up, 2nd runner up, Distinction and Outstanding award will receive a pen and a printed certificate in the award ceremony.
  • Each participant will receive a scoresheet and comments from our professional judges, the scoresheet with comments will be sent to the registered email 2 weeks after the competition. 
  • All prizes will be awarded unless the Jury unanimously decides not to award one or more of the prizes.
  • In case of a tie, the Jury may decide to split a prize between two competitors.
  • All decisions of the Jury shall be final and cannot be appealed.
  • If contestants do not show up in the award ceremony, they can apply to ship the certificate and trophy/medal to their address, Shipping fee would be charged separately according to the local postal fee in Japan [JPY850(tax included)] or international postal fee [JPY2,500(tax included)].
  • It is highly advised that participants shall consider the production time required before applying for any of the above extra services.
  • Participants must fill in the name, email and phone number of the tutor/institution/school or education center for confirmation when registering; the name of the tutor/institution/school or education center will not be added after the results are announced.

Venue

Shinjuku Bunka Center (Small Hall) 

6 Chome-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, JAPAN

 

General Policy

As part of its management, GASCA acknowledges the importance of personal information and is committed to its protection. In order to achieve this, GASCA handles personal data appropriately in accordance with the GASCA Personal Information Protection Regulation (referred to below as the Personal Information Protection Regulation ).


Personal Information

Personal information includes personal data such as names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses which can be used to identify individuals.


Collection of Information

GASCA collects appropriate personal information, making explicit its intended use while gathering only necessary content.


Use of Information

The personal information collected is used only for purposes made explicit in advance. Unless it is specified by law or the Personal Information Protection Regulation, information will not be shared with third parties beyond its stated purpose without the individual's consent.


Protection of Personal Information

The personal information collected is thoroughly protected so as to avoid leak, loss or manipulation. Also, personal information that is deemed no longer necessary will be promptly disposed of.


Employee Monitoring

Employees are monitored appropriately in order to guarantee protection of personal information.


Disclosure of Personal Information

Concerning personal data held by GASCA, individuals can request notification or other disclosure regarding its intended use, and staff will respond promptly.


Insurance:

Whether or not insurance is purchased on the occasion of participating in the competition is entirely the responsibility of the participants. This applies to health and injury insurance, as well as loss or damage to the instrument or to luggage, in case of accident, fire, or theft during travel.


Judgment:

Judgment of the Competition will be made by the jury commissioned by the event organizer in accordance with the scoring criteria.

Any decision of the jury shall be final and without appeal.

The event organizer reserves the right of final interpretation of the general rules and regulations of the competition.

If there is any dispute about this event, the organizer's ruling shall be the final ruling, and no one may object. In case of any discrepancy between the meanings of any translated versions, the English language version shall prevail.

Our Jury Panel Comprises of Internationallyly Renown Concert Artists, Professional Musicians, Experienced University Professors, and Music Examiners. and exmINATION BOARDS. In our April Event, Our Judges Will Be Viewing The LIVE Competition Online. feedback from each judge.


Check out the jury for April event: https://gasca.org/pages/judges-april


Photos from previous events: 

Official Poster - Aug Event