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

■What is the NHK National School Music Competition?

The NHK National School Music Competition (commonly known as N Con) is one of Japan's leading choral competitions for elementary, middle, and high school students. It is an event where participants engage with newly composed theme songs and free songs produced by NHK each year, contributing to the development of children's minds and bodies. N Con Official Homepage (https://www.nhk.or.jp/ncon/)

■Product Information

### Elementary School Division (Unison Two-Part Chorus) "Dokkin Semi-san" Lyrics: Chō, Music: Yuta Miyake Elementary school division features lyrics by E-tele's popular character Wanwan (Chō) and music by Yuta Miyake, whose works are widely featured in music textbooks. The theme song vividly expresses moments of "doki doki" (heart pounding).

### Middle School Division (Mixed Three-Part Chorus / Female Three-Part Chorus) "Hana e." Lyrics and Music: Kyohei Sorita, Female Three-Part Arrangement: Yutaka Tsuchida Pianist Kyohei Sorita, active on the world stage, makes his first attempt at writing lyrics and composing for an N Con theme song, a piece he himself once sang. This elegant piece shines with classical essence. Also noteworthy is the beautiful and dramatic piano accompaniment!

### High School Division (Mixed Four-Part Chorus / Mixed Three-Part Chorus / Female Three-Part Chorus) "Mada Tabi no Tochū" (Still on the Journey) Lyrics: AI, Music: Yuki Kishida / AI, Choral Arrangement: Kentaro Sato AI, who discovered the joy of singing in a choir during high school, poured her feelings for chorus, her origin, into this ambitious work, arranged by Kentaro Sato, who is also active in the United States. Inspired by a gospel style, let's savor a song that warms the heart the more you sing it!

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### Elementary School Division "Dokkin Semi-san" Unison Two-Part Chorus Lyrics: Chō, Music: Yuta Miyake Price: 385 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 12 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055461-6 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554612026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554614/

### Middle School Division "Hana e." Mixed Three-Part Chorus Lyrics and Music: Kyohei Sorita Price: 385 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 16 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055462-3 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554622026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554622/

### Middle School Division "Hana e." Female Three-Part Chorus Lyrics and Music: Kyohei Sorita, Arrangement: Yutaka Tsuchida Price: 385 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 16 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055463-0 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554632026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554630/

### High School Division "Mada Tabi no Tochū" Mixed Four-Part Chorus Lyrics: AI, Music: Yuki Kishida / AI, Choral Arrangement: Kentaro Sato Price: 440 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 20 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055464-7 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554642026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554649/

### High School Division "Mada Tabi no Tochū" Mixed Three-Part Chorus Lyrics: AI, Music: Yuki Kishida / AI, Choral Arrangement: Kentaro Sato Price: 440 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 20 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055465-4 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554652026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554657/

### High School Division "Mada Tabi no Tochū" Female Three-Part Chorus Lyrics: AI, Music: Yuki Kishida / AI, Choral Arrangement: Kentaro Sato Price: 440 yen (tax included) A4 size saddle-stitched, 20 pages ISBN: 978-4-14-055466-1 NHK Publishing EC Site: https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/000000554662026.html Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4140554665/

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