Information about Our Partner Competition
Do you love Japan?
This summer, why not travel to Japan and participate in a competition at the same time?
Tokyo, one of Japan’s major cities, is a vibrant hub for classical music and a dream destination for musicians around the world.
Being recognized in Tokyo will surely enrich your musical career.
We look forward to your performance in Tokyo this summer!
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Supraleitung Methode Japan®️ Violin Competition 2025
Summer International Violin Competition
Purpose:
This competition is held as part of a global music education initiative, with the aim of acquiring international-level skills.
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Preliminary Round:
Video screening (YouTube - unlisted)
Application Period: May 20 (Tue) – June 20 (Fri), 2025
Preliminary Results Announcement: June 27 (Fri), 2025
Final Round:
Live performance screening
Date: August 7 (Thu), 2025
Venue: Piano Studio NOAH Kichijoji (Tokyo)
Jury: Yasuto Kimura, Shinn Hirayama, Kayoko Adachi, Sumine Hayashibara
Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
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Age Categories:
A. 9 and under
B. 10–13
C. 14–17
D. 18–21
E. 22–25
F. 26–35
G. 36 and above
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Repertoire:
Preliminary Round: Free-choice piece, up to 7 minutes (all categories)
Final Round: Free-choice piece, up to 8 minutes (all categories)
Note:
•Same piece cannot be used for both rounds
•Cuts of introductions/interludes are allowed
•Multiple pieces allowed
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Entry Fees:
Preliminary Round: All categories (A–G): ¥13,000
Final Round:
•A, B: ¥16,000
•C, D: ¥18,000
•E, F, G: ¥20,000
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Payment Information:
•Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Kozoji Branch, Ordinary Account: 0286913
Name: ビーエスオンガクキカク (BS Ongaku Kikaku)
•GMO Aozora Net Bank, Account No.: 1211700, Ordinary, Branch: Corporate Sales Dept.
Name: シャ）スープラライトウング メトーデ ジャパン (Supraleitung Methode Japan)
If you prefer to use registered mail for cash payment, please contact the office.
PayPal payments incur an additional ¥500 handling fee.
Participants from overseas must pay via PayPal.
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Final Results Announcement: August 14 (Thu), 2025 – via official website
Certificates:
•Domestic participants: mailed
•Overseas participants: digital certificates
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Awards:
•1st to 6th Prize
•Future Talent Prize
•Excellence Award
•Encouragement Award
•Honorable Mention
Grand Prize - Supraleitung Methode Japan®️ Violin Award: ¥50,000
Jury Special Prize: ¥100,000 total
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Participation Rules:
•All submitted media belongs to the organizer
•Participants must apply for copyright-protected works if used
•Submit a YouTube video link (set to “unlisted”)
•Slight time overruns are accepted, but priority is given to those within the time limit
•Submitted videos must be recorded within the past year
•Apply via the formrun system
•Re-application is not allowed
•Incomplete applications will not be considered
•Time slots for the final round will be announced in mid-July
•Time requests for performance slots are not accepted
•Comments will be provided only to final round participants (may take 1–2 months)
•Overseas applicants requiring a visa must apply on their own responsibility
•Commercial performances (with payment involved) are not allowed without organizer’s permission; violation will result in disqualification
•Interpretation services available upon request (participant’s expense)
•Accompanist arrangement available upon request (participant’s expense)
•No refunds will be issued after application, regardless of personal reasons or visa denials
•In the event of force majeure (natural disasters, war, epidemics, etc.), the final round may be cancelled
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Regarding Judging and Results:
•Only top performers who meet the competition’s standards and follow its rules will be awarded prize money
•Prize money will be distributed two months after the results announcement
•No objections to the results will be accepted
•Any false claims or slander on social media will result in disqualification and legal measures
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Rule Changes:
•Jury members may change
•Rules may be modified depending on social conditions; changes will be announced on the website
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Expenses: All expenses must be covered by participants.
Accommodation & Flights:
Participants are responsible for their own arrangements. Organizer support is available with additional fees.
Insurance:
The organizer bears no responsibility for illness, injury, or accidents during the competition. Participants are advised to purchase their own insurance if needed.
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Final Round Venue:
Piano Studio NOAH Kichijoji
Address: B1F, 2-5-10 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo 180-0004
Access: 5-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Chuo Line / Keio Inokashira Line “Kichijoji Station”
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Organizer:
Supraleitung Methode Japan®️ (Japan Branch of the Swiss Vocal Methodology Research Society)
Co-organizer:
Basel International Online Music Competition
Contact:
•General inquiries: musik.bs.europa@gmail.com
•English support: kontakt@klassikwettbewerbbasel.info
Websites:
•Supraleitung Methode Japan®️
•Basel International Music Competition
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“The original version of the guidelines is in Japanese.”
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