(Updated 2025.09.01)
Concert Information / Added Instrumentation
NMK 2025 Call for Scores
“On & One Korea”
(Updated 2025.09.01)
Concert Information / Added Instrumentation
In 2025, NMK (Neue Musik aus Korea), a professional arts organization designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, invites composers from around the world to submit original works based on the theme of “Peace and Unification”. Selected works will be premiered in NMK‘s special concert “On & One Korea” for Orchestra and Choir.
▣ Overview
a. Eligibility
Open to all composers, regardless of nationality, age, or affiliation.
b. Theme
Unification / Peace / Harmony
– Preference will be given to world premieres.
– Previously performed works must have been composed after January 1, 2020.
c. Instrumentation
Participants must choose one of the following scoring options:
Option 1. Orchestra
– Woodwinds 2–2–2–2, Brass 2–2–1–0, Strings (6-5-4-3-2 pult)
– Korean traditional instruments: 1 Percussionist (Janggu, Buk, Kkwaenggwari, Jing), Daegum (1), Haegeum (1), Ajaeng (1), Gayageum (1), Piri/Taepyeongso (1)
– Minimum 30 players* in total
* At least one Korean instrument must be included.
Option 2. Choir + Orchestra
– SATB choir (approx. 20 singers)
– Orchestra (approx. 25 players in same instrumentation as Option 1)
– Text must be in English or Korean
d. Duration
Approximately 8 minutes
▣ Selected Works
e. Commission Fee*:
KRW 2,000,000 for world premieres
KRW 1,000,000 for previously performed works
* Taxes and international wire transfer fees included
f. Performance
– Doam Hall, Art Center Seoul (2025.10.31)
– The concert will be with support from the Unikorea Foundation
– Professional video and audio recording, for promotional and archival purposes
▣ Submission
1. CV
2. Score (PDF)- Full score of the submitted work in PDF format. Parts may be requested later if selected.
3, Program Note- A brief description of the work (200–300 words), including the concept, instrumentation, and performance history (if applicable).
4. Audio or Video (if available)- A recording of the submitted work. MIDI realizations are acceptable.
Send to E-Mail: neue.musik.korea@gmail.com
Submission Deadline
September 25, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+9)