Announcement for the 6th Annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition
In collaboration with Daroo Korean Performing Arts and Culture, the U.S. Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition Organizing Committee (KTCOC) will host its 5th annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition to promote the legacy of Korean folks music and arts in the diaspora by providing an opportunity for students of the arts to showcase their talents to the wider community in the U.S.
We wish to facilitate the advancement of all Korean traditional music and arts organizations here in the United States.
1. Contest Overview
1) Title : 6th Annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition
2) Date : Saturday, September 22, 2018 2pm - 6pm
3) Location : Barnsdall Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
2. Contest Division
Vocal (Pansori, Minyo), Korean Traditional Dance, Instruments (Kwanak, Hyunak, Samulnori, Pungmool), there is no age or group member restrictions.
Divisions : Pre-school and Elementary School Division, Middle School and High School Division, College and Adult Division, Senior Citizen Division (62 and above), Non- Non-Korean Heritage Division
3. Any individual or group acts featuring Korean folk music and arts or Korean fusion arts are welcome to participate. Big groups can be accommodated and no minimum age restrictions apply.
4. Participant Instructions
1) Attend Day of Event Rehearsal(Participants will be notified of the time and location)
2) Video footage audition only
(Please send application materials via email at lapansori@gmail.com or mail)
3) All contestants including group and individual acts will be limited to 5 minutes performances
5. Prize Breakdown: Cash prize, awards, trophies, and plaques
6. Deadline to file entry application : Thursday, September 20, 2018
7. Methods for the Contest Entry Submission:
1)In-person submission: Deliver to Susan Choi (cell: (323)326-7276) in person during the hours of 2 pm - 6 pm from June 26, 2018 to September 20, 2018 at the U.S. Korean Traditional Music Institute Daroo located at 2416 James M. Wood Blvd., #A, Los Angeles, CA 90006 with the exception of Sundays.
2)Mail-in submission: Download the Contest Entry form at www.kukakusa.com and send materials to KTCOC at 2416 James M. Wood Blvd., #A, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Application Fee: Individual $100, Group $200 (Pay to order of ¡°Daroo¡±)
8. Other : It is mandatory to attend the rehearsal on the day of the competition.
9. Also please be advised that application materials will not be returned to applicants after submission.
10. Time considerations for the audition and final performance must be strictly observed: four minute limit for the audition, four minute limit for solo acts during the final performance, and four minute limit for group acts during the final performance.
The 6th Annual Korean Traditional Music & Arts Competition Organizing Committee
2416 James M. Wood Blvd., #A, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (323)326-7276, (213)820-1990
E-mail: lapansori@gmail.com Web: www.kukakusa.com