Korean National Symphony International Orchestra Academy 2022
Application Guide for International Participants
(KNSO Academy)
About the Academy
Korean National Symphony International Orchestra Academy (hereby, "KNSO Academy") aims to nurture essential skills and a cooperative mind as well as provide a professional performing experience to young musicians who dream of becoming orchestra players. The KNSO Academy plans to provide a chance for intimate cultural exchange between domestic and international participants. The KNSO Academy offers private instruction (mentoring), lectures, chamber music & orchestra concerts, and special programs for promising classical music players around the world. In 2022, the academy opens to String, Woodwind, and Brass sections.
Hosted by Korean National Symphony Orchestra
Sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Eligibility
• Nationality: All nationality (including Korean nationals living abroad)
• Age: Under 34 years (born after 1st January 1987)
• Education background: Undergraduate or graduate with a Bachelor’s degree
※ For enrollment, undergraduate students should be completed 2 academic years or higher.
• Sections: Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass)
Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon)
Brass (Horn, Trumpet, Trombone)
Schedule
• Application Period: 7th February (Mon.) ~ 24th April (Sun.), 2022 at 24:00 (KST)
• Announcement of Participants: At the beginning of May
• Program Period: 21st June (Tue.) ~ 9th July (Sat.), 2022
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form in English and submit with required materials via email at audition@kso.or.kr
Each application must contain:
1. Application Form (adjunto al final de la publicación)
2. One high-quality profile picture within 3 years (in JPEG) ※ Copyright free
3. A copy of passport (in JPEG or PDF)
4. A certificate of degree/diploma, or a certificate of enrollment (in JPEG or PDF)
5. Awards and career certificate (in JPEG or PDF)
6. 4 or 5 Videos (1 solo and 3 or 4 orchestra excerpts) ※ Accompaniment is optional
7. Audition repertoire Sheet Music: https://url.kr/5dj4tz
※ Submission of video ※
▶ Video shooting is only allowed by a mobile phone.
*Camcorder, tablet, digital camera, action cam, etc. are not allowed.
*Using an application, editing, filtering, microphone, speaker, special lighting, etc. are not allowed.
▶ Video should show the applicant’s front view. *Without a mask.
▶ Video should be shot in landscape mode with the mobile phone fixed.
▶ Video should not be edited. *Video should be a one-take.
▶ Video should be high-quality. *IOS: 1080p (30fps), Android: FHD 1920 X 1080
▶ Links to YouTube and Vimeo will be only accepted.
▶ Please check if the video was filmed without any technical problems prior to the submission.
※ DVD, USB, memory card, etc. that has been submitted by mail/courier or in-person is not admissible.
※ If necessary, additional information may be requested.
※ If participants do not receive a confirmation of their subscription within 7 days after the application deadline, please contact the KNSO Academy secretariat.
Financial Aid
• One round trip flight ticket with economy class
• Accommodations during the academy period
• Per diems
Duty
• Participants are required to strictly observe the course schedule and abide by the rules and regulations stipulated by the KNSO Academy in respect to the program.
• Participants should refrain from engaging in political activities or any form of employment for profit or gain.
• Obtaining travel documents, visa and insurance is the responsibility of each candidate.
※ The necessary documents for visa application will be provided by KNSO.
• The KNSO is not responsible for any personal illness or injury of the participant, loss, or damage to personal belongings.
Copyright and Consent
All rights to photograph, broadcast including internet live streaming, record, or reproduce by television, internet, or any other audio-visual device shall be owned by KNSO. All programs can be open to the public. During the participation, if a participant causes an unfavorable act or event internally and externally, which disrupts the program, the organization reserves the right to exclude the participant from participating in the KNSO Academy.
Contacts
For any inquiry, please contact the KNSO secretariat.
Tel: +82-2-523-4673
E-mail: audition@kso.or.kr