서울대학교 미주동창회 Seoul National University Alumni Association in the USA
The first round of the 2026 Sejong Music Competition will be conducted virtually. Applicants must submit unedited video recordings of two pieces through our online application portal.
Finalists will be invited to perform live before a distinguished panel of judges on:
Saturday, December 5, 2026
BISCO Hall
Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
9925 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Divisions (Piano and Violin): NEW! Only Two Divisions.
Senior Division: Grades 9-12
Junior Division: Grades 8 and younger
Eligibility and Submission Requirement:
1. Open to all pre-college piano and violin students residing in the United States.
2. Previous first-place winners may not compete again in the same division.
3. Applicants must submit two complete performance videos:
–One piece of the student’s choice (memorized; no repeated repertoire from previous competitions)
–One piece from the required repertoire list (repeat performances are permitted; memorization is not required)
4. Videos must be unedited.
5. Application fee: $100
Complete rules are available on our website.
Required repertoire music must be purchased through the links provided on our website.
Apply through our online application portal.
Prizes:
Senior division: first ($700), second ($600), third ($500),
the best interpretation of Korean music ($500)
Junior division: first ($500), second ($400), third ($300),
the best interpretation of Korean music ($300)
Please visit our website for complete rules, required repertoire, and the online application.
For questions, email us at Se********************@***il.com
We look forward to receiving your application!
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and DB Kim Joon-ki Cultural Foundation.