JOIN the JCA Youth Choir 2027 Session!!
Japan Choral Association (JCA) is looking for singers from the Asia-Pacific region to join "The 16th JCA Youth Choir," which features a four-day rehearsal period and a final concert. The program will be held in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan, in March 10-14, 2027. For this session, we welcome singers from across the Asia-Pacific region to foster multicultural communication.
■About “The JCA Youth Choir”
The JCA Youth
Choir is a 5-day choral program for passionate young singers. We started the program in 2012 with the aim of
nurturing the next generation of choral singers and leaders.
Every year, the choir performes under the direction of
internationally acclaimed conductors. For the 2027 session,
Anthony Trecek-King will teach and
conduct the choir. The choir will consist of 44 singers: 40 from Japan and 4 from the Asia-Pacific region.
■Outline of the event
【Dates】 Rehearsals: Wednesday,
March 10, 2027 - Saturday, March 13, 2027
Concert: Sunday, March 14, 2027
【Venues】
Rexxam Hall
(9-10
Tamamocho, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan)
【Conductor】
Anthony Trecek-King
(The U.S.)
【Organizers】 Japan Choral Association, The Asahi
Shimbun (newspaper company)
●Conductor: Anthony Trecek-King
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Conductor, Musician and Music Educator
●Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
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■Concert Program
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Application Guidelines
| 【Number of Recruitments】 | ●Singers from the Asia-Pacific region Soprano 1, Alto 1, Tenor1, Bass1 ●Singers from Japan Soprano 7、Alto 7、Tenor 7、Bass 7 *In addition to the above, 3 singers per part from the 15th session will also participate. |
| 【Requirements】 | 1. Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old as
of
April 1, 2026. 2. Rehearsals will be conducted in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is required. 3. We welcome singers who are passionate and eager to learn in a multicultural environment. |
| 【Application Materials】 | （１） Two recording files |
| 《Audition piece》 One obligatory choral excerpt from Two Motets, Op. 74, No. 1, “Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?” by J. Brahms. Soprano: Measure 4, Beat 1 to Measure 17, Beat 2 Alto: Measure 7, Beat 3 to Measure 20, Beat 2 Tenor: Measure 11, Beat 1 to Measure 20, Beat 2 Bass: Measure 14, Beat 3 to Measure 24, Beat 2 *Sing in a cappella. However, a piano accompaniment playing the other voice parts (excluding the applicant's part) is permitted. *Download the score at the following link. IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library 『Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen?』 |
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| 《Range test》 Sing the provided sheet music using open vowels such as "a" or "o." Sonrano & Tenor: Ascend to your highest note. Alto & Bass: Descend to your lowest note. *Recommended Tempo: M.M. = 120 *Must be unaccompanied (a cappella) *The duration of this recording must be within 30 seconds. [Download Sheet Music] |
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| （２） CV The CV template: Word / PDF |
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| （３） Photo A photo to be used for promotional purposes on our website and social media if you are selected as a singer for this session |
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| 【How to Apply】 | Please submit the required materials (two audition
recordings, CV, and photo) via email or Google form. E-mail: youthchoir@jcanet.or.jp Google form: here |
| 【Application Deadline】 | August 31, 2026 |
| 【Participation Expenses】 |
Participants are responsible for their own expenses on: a. Travel: Round-trip travel from your home country to the venue in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. b. Accommodation and Meals: Lodging and meals throughout your stay. (Lunch will be provided from Day 2 of rehearsals through the concert day.) *Participants are required to arrange their own accommodation and transportation to the venue. c. Sheet Music: The cost of the required music scores. d. Visas and other official requirements. e. Other personal expenses |
| 【Selection and Results】 | Screening Process: The
JCA Committee will evaluate applicants based on their
submitted CVs and audition recordings. Notification: The screening will take place in September 2026, and all applicants will be notified of their results via email. |
Contact
Japan Choral Association
c/o The Asahi Shimbun 5-3-2 Tukiji,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Postal Code 104-8011
TEL +81-3-5540-7813
FAX +81-3-3544-1964
E-mail: youthchoir@jcanet.or.jp