The 12th
Korean Classical Singers Association (KCSA)
International Vocal Competition
General Information
COMPETITION DATE
Preliminary Round
Seoul, Korea
Date : July 18th (SAT), 2026
Venue : Seoul National University of Education, Concert Hall
(96, Seochojungang-ro, Seocho-gu)
Final Round
Seoul, Korea
Date : July 25th (SAT), 2026
Venue : Seoul National University of Education, Comprehensive Culture Center
(96, Seochojungang-ro, Seocho-gu)
ELIGIBILITY
AWARDS
Elemantary School Division
- Elemantary School Students
▷ 5 grade
▷ 6 grade
Middle School Division
- Middle School Students or Homeschooling Students
▷ 1st year or student born in 2013
▷ 2nd year or student born in 2012
▷ 3rd year or student born in 2011
High School Division
- High School Students or Homeschooling Students or Repeat Students
▷ 1st year or student born in 2010
▷2nd year or student born in 2009
▷3rd year or student born in 2008, 2007, 2006
※ Graduates must never have enrolled in a university (including a leave of absence)
and breaking the rules will invalidate the award.
College and General Division
- College, University students or adults majored in vocal performance
▷ 1st, 2nd years
▷3rd, 4th years and General (adults majored in vocal performance)
※ Male Singers must be born after Jan. 1st, 1990
Female Singers must be born after Jan. 1st, 1992
College and General Division
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will receive prize money and Certificate of Award
▷3rd, 4th years and General Division
The 1st prize (￦3,000,000)
The 2nd prize (￦2,000,000)
The 3rd prize (￦1,000,000)
Special Prize
▷1st, 2nd years Division
The 1st prize (￦1,000,000)
The 2nd prize (￦500,000)
The 3rd prize (￦300,000)
Special Prize
High School Division
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will receive prize money and Certificate of Award
▷3rd year
The 1st prize (￦500,000)
The 2nd prize (￦300,000)
The 3rd prize (￦200,000)
▷2nd year
The 1st prize (￦300,000)
The 2nd prize (￦200,000)
The 3rd prize (￦100,000)
▷1st year
The 1st prize (￦300,000)
The 2nd prize (￦200,000)
The 3rd prize (￦100,000)
Middle School Division
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will receive Certificate of Award
▷3rd year
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
▷2nd year
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
▷1st year
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
Elementary School Division
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners will receive Certificate of Award
▷6 grade
<Children's Song Division>
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
<Vocal Division>
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
▷5 grade
<Children's Song Division>
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
<Vocal Division>
The 1st prize, The 2nd prize, The 3rd prize
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Period
July 1st (Wed) through July 15th (Wed), 2026
Application Method
Applicants should fill out and submit the application form at the homepage of KCSA (www.ekcsa.com)
※ Applicants must indicate their preliminary round
and final round repertoire with composers
correctly on the application form.
Application fee
Elementary School Division - KRW 120,000
Middle School Division - KRW 150,000
High School Division- KRW 180,000
College/General Division KRW 200,000
- Bank details - NONGHYUP BANK (농협 은행)
Account number : 301-0247-5099-51
Bank code (Swift Code): NACFKRSEXXX
Account holder : KCSA (한국성악가협회)
※ Application fee should be transferred to the
competition’s bank account in the name of
applicant by July 15th, 2026. (The name of
sender and applicant should be the same.
Please send me a message if the name of
the sender and the applicant is not the same.)
※ Application may not be edited and the
application fee will not be refunded
after July 15th, 2026
Documents for submission
- College/University students should attach either verification of degree or enrollment at the homepage with the application.
- Bring your identification on the day of competition
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact KCSA
(Cell) +82-10-2456-8360
(Email address) ekcsa@naver.com
REPERTOIRE
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