2027 WIYAMS Composition Application Form

2027 WIYAMS COMPOSITION APPLICATION FORM

Human × AI

2027 Annual Theme:

Cherry Blossoms — Washington, D.C.

Create an original work. Join the WIYAMS Artist Program. Collaborate with a WIYAMS pianist. Bring your music to its world premiere.

Before applying, please review the 2027 Human × AI Project Guidelines, including the Annual Theme, composition requirements, AI participation guidelines, and world premiere policy.

Section 1: Application Category

Which category are you applying for?

WIYAMS YOUNG ARTIST (Current undergraduate student majoring in music)

WIYAMS ARTIST (Graduate student in music or holder of a graduate degree in a music-related field)

Section 2: Personal Information

Full Name

The name will appear on the certificate

Email

Phone

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Nationality

Current State & Country

Current or Most Recent School

Degree

Current or Previous Composition Teacher

Section 3: Artist Profile

Short Artist Bio

Maximum 200 words. Please briefly introduce your musical background and composition experience.

Professional Headshot

Section 4: Composition Information

Composition Requirements

2027 Annual Theme

Cherry Blossoms — Washington, D.C.

Applicants must create an original solo piano work inspired by the cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C.

The theme may be interpreted freely through the composer's own musical language and artistic ideas.

Instrumentation: Solo Piano

Duration: Maximum 5 minutes

Title of Composition

Duration

Maximum 5 minutes (Example: 4:30)

Date Completed

The work must be completed between September 1 and December 16, 2026.

Composition Requirements

Instrumentation: Solo Piano

Performance Level: Late Intermediate to Advanced

Section 5: Required Materials

Complete Score

YouTube Link

Submit a MIDI demonstration of the complete work as a YouTube link. Unlisted videos are recommended.

Section 6:

Artist Statement — Human × AI

Artist Statement

Maximum 250 words.

Please briefly address:

the artistic idea behind your work;
how the work responds to Cherry Blossoms — Washington, D.C.;
which AI tool(s) or model(s) you used;
how AI participated in your creative process;
which ideas or materials you selected, changed, developed, or rejected;
how your own artistic decisions shaped the final composition.

Section 7: Use of AI

AI Tool(s) Used

Please list the AI tool(s) or model(s) used during your creative process.

AI Participation Guidelines

AI must play a meaningful role in the creative process, but it must not replace the composer.

Applicants are not required to use AI-generated music directly in the final composition. AI may be used to explore the annual theme, generate or develop ideas, consider musical possibilities, or assist with different stages of the creative process.

Section 8:

Selection & WIYAMS Artist Designation

Selection

Applications will be reviewed based on:

Artistic Quality
Originality
Musical Expression

Section 9: Application Fee

Early Bird Application (September 1 – November 1, 2026)

$95

Regular Application (November 2 – December 16, 2026)

$125

All application fees are non-refundable.

Application Completion Notice: Your application is considered complete only after both the application form and the required application fee have been successfully submitted. Applications without payment will not be reviewed. After submitting this form, you will be automatically redirected to the payment page.

Section 10: Terms & Agreement

By submitting this application, the applicant confirms and agrees that:

I have read, understood, and agree to the application requirements and Terms & Agreement.

Application Fee

$95