Official Sheet Music for NHK National School Music Competition Set Pieces Released April 3, Featuring "Dokkin Semisan" by E-Tele's Popular Character Wanwan and AI's "Mada Tabi no Tochu"

Six types of official sheet music for the 93rd NHK National School Music Competition were released by NHK Publishing on April 3.

## What is the NHK National School Music Competition?
The NHK National School Music Competition (commonly known as N-Con) is one of Japan's representative choir competitions for elementary, junior high, and high school students. As an event where students participate with a newly produced set piece by NHK and a piece of their own choice every year, it contributes to the physical and mental development of children.
N-Con Official Homepage (https://www.nhk.or.jp/ncon/)

● Elementary School Division (Two-part chorus for equal voices)
'Dokkin Semisan' Lyrics by Cho, Music by Yuta Miyake
For the elementary school division, the lyrics were written by Wanwan (Cho), a popular character on E-Tele, and the music was composed by Yuta Miyake, whose many works are featured in music textbooks. It is a set piece that realistically expresses the moment of a 'dokkin' (heart-pounding surprise).

● Junior High School Division (Three-part mixed chorus / Three-part female chorus)
'Hana e. (To the Flower.)' Lyrics and Music by Kyohei Sorita, Female three-part arrangement by Toyotaka Tsuchida
World-renowned pianist Kyohei Sorita takes on the challenge of 'writing and composing' an N-Con set piece for the first time, having once sung an N-Con piece himself. This is an elegant piece shining with classical essence. The beautiful and dramatic piano accompaniment is also a must-listen!

● High School Division (Four-part mixed chorus / Three-part mixed chorus / Three-part female chorus)
'Mada Tabi no Tochu (Still in the Middle of the Journey)' Lyrics by AI, Music by Yuki Kishida / AI, Choral arrangement by Kentaro Sato
AI, who discovered the joy of singing in a choir during her high school years, wrote this ambitious piece filled with her feelings towards chorus, which can be said to be her starting point. Kentaro Sato, who is also active in the US, arranged the piece. Conscious of a gospel style, enjoy this piece that makes your heart grow hotter the more you sing it!