Korean music is popular among young people around the world. Suffice it to mention Gangnam Style
global hit by south Korean rapper Psy.
The Sejong music competition is organized by the Sejong Cultural Society, a non-profit organization.
Their goals are not only discover and encourage talented young musicians,
but introduce traditional Korean music.
The 2016 Music Competition is now open to applicants.
The 2016 Sejong Music Competition will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at University of Illinois of Chicago.
Competition Location Information
University of Illinois of Chicago
Performing Arts Center (UIC Theater Building)
1044 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607
All students must perform two pieces – one piece of his or her choice and one piece from the required reprtoire 〈 coming soon 〉.
Useful information
Required Repertoire 2016
The 2016 Music Competition will be using an updated list of repertoire pieces from previous years.
Purchases may be made through Paypal. Once you've made a purchase, an email will be sent to you with a download link for your music.
Primary and elementary division collections are $3 each; junior and senior are $5. Full piano repertoire collections are additionally available for $10.