
Children's Art Festival
Cast Recruitment Guidelines
We are looking for children's narrators, pianists, and choir members for the musical picture book stage performance at the "Children's Art Festival," an Oita collaboration project with the East Asian Culture City 2022 program. (Auditions may be held depending on the content of the program.)
Anyone can participate. "We're waiting for your challenge!"
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OMAP Activities
We started our activities as an NPO cultural community in 2016 and have held stage events, workshops, seminars, etc. We connect artists and children and work to disseminate information for the next generation.

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"Children's Art Festival" Program
Date and time: Sunday, December 18, 2022, starting at 2 p.m.
Venue: Oita City Compal Hall, Multipurpose Hall
Admission is free (numbered tickets available)
[Program] MC / Yui Fujibayashi
1. Digital Music Picture Book "The Thieves with Egg Shells" Stage Presentation
- Screening of children's picture books and narration selected through auditions
- Piano performance and video of children selected through auditions
2. Musical picture poem "Heavenly Flowers" production presentation stage Chorus composition / Tomomichi Watanabe
・ Live painting by artist Tomaria Asami and children's choir performance stage
3. Mini Concert: Tomomichi Watanabe and others
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Recruiting members for the musical picture poem "Heavenly Flowers" choir
[参加者全員出演/オーディションなし]
作曲家ピアニスト渡邊智道が手がけた合唱曲「天の花」の制作発表と画家トマリアサミのライブペイントおよび 子供の合唱ステージ
対象者:小中高生の合唱愛好者(音程が取れて歌うことができる方)
参加費(ワークショップ受講費・教材費込):個人として参加の場合 1名/5,500円 団体として参加の場合 要相談
合唱指導:新見準平
ピアノ伴奏:渡邊智道
練習ピアノ:OMAPピアニスト
ワークショップ:全5回
大分市コンパルホール音楽練習室にて
10/9 (日) 13-15時
10/23 (日) 10-12時
11/13 (日) 10-12時
11/26 (土) 10-12時
12/10 (土) 10-12時 予定(変更の可能性あり)
その他:同声三部合唱です。楽譜、音取り練習用音源は申込み完了後(9月初旬)にメールで送付します。
参加記念として:参加者全員に賞授与、記念品贈呈
本番撮影分ホームページ、SNSにて掲載予定

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Reading music picture book "The thieves with egg shells"
Narrator wanted

[オーディション制]
2019年にアーティストとOMAPが制作した音楽絵本「卵の殻をつけたどろぼうたち」のナレーションを子供たちが手がけ、ステージ発表する
対象者:小学生中学年くらい~中学生
※師事している方がいる場合は必ず許可を取って下さい
参加費:1名/5,500円 (ワークショップ受講費・レコーディング費・オーディション料・教材費込)
講師:藤林唯(本編制作 ナレーション担当)
ワークショップ&アテレコ体験会:全1回 11/13(日)13時~15時
大分市コンパルホール 307会議室
選出者について:配役4名 (語り、魔女、どろぼうゴルデンベルク、どろぼうシュムイレ) をワークショップ後に選出
参加記念として:参加者全員に賞授与、記念品贈呈
収録分の動画を編集し各自に送付、希望者のみホームページ、SNSに掲載
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Reading music picture book "The thieves with egg shells"
Piano player wanted
[オーディション制]
2019年にアーティストとOMAPが制作した音楽絵本「卵の殻をつけたどろぼうたち」の音楽をピアノ演奏で子供たちが手がけ、ステージ発表する
対象者:中学生以下のピアノ愛好者(年齢下限なし)
※師事している方がいる場合は必ず許可を取って下さい
※個人レッスンを希望される方はお問い合わせ下さい
参加費:1名/5,500円 (ワークショップ受講費・レコーディング費・オーディション料・教材費込)
講師:さくらジュンコ(本編制作 作曲およびピアノ演奏担当)
ワークショップ:参加者は各自で曲解説動画を受講
オーディション&レコーディング会:11月予定 (ポイントレッスンあり)
※日程および会場は別途ご連絡いたします
※オーディションは演奏動画送付も受け付けます。その際はレコーディング、ポイントレッスンはありませんのでご了承ください
選出者について:3曲の演奏者をレコーディング会後に選出
参加記念として:参加者全員に賞授与、記念品贈呈
収録分の演奏動画を編集しホームページ、SNSに掲載
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Piano performance: Selection of songs
Select one song from the following 13 songs: 11 piano solos and 2 piano duets
*End of Bayer - Burgmuller level
[Piano Solo]
〇 Bayer end
Dance of the Dwarfs (Beginner) Plasma Broom of Light Mischievous Dwarf
〇End of Bayer ~ Burgmuller level
Dance of the Dwarfs - Bidro (Cow)
〇Burgmuller level
Prologue ・ Charm ~ Purupurupon! (2 songs considered as 1 song) ・ Witch ・ Dance of the thieves wearing egg shells ・ Epilogue
[Piano duet]
〇 Bayer end
Broom of Light - Mischievous Dwarf (Beginner)

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Schedule leading up to the event
Chorus participants
申込完了後(9月初旬)に、音取り練習用音源、楽譜をメール送付
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一回目のワークショップまでに音取りして歌えるよう練習しておく
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ワークショップ/全5回 (日程変更の可能性あり)
大分市コンパルホール音楽練習室
①10/9(日) 13-15時
②10/23(日) 10-12時
③11/13(日) 10-12時
④11/26(土) 10-12時
⑤12/10(土) 10-12時
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参加者全員/当日リハーサル と本番
Narration Participants
Once your application is complete, we will send you the narration script via email.
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Practice on your own
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Workshop & Dubbing Experience Session / 1 session on November 13th (Sun) from 1pm to 3pm
Oita City Compal Hall, Meeting Room 307
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Four cast members selected
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Selectees/Practice Rehearsal
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Selected participants / Rehearsal and performance on the day
Piano performance participants
Once your application is complete, we will send you the sheet music you selected via email.
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Practice on your own
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Workshop/Each person will take the song explanation video (video viewing period: September to November)
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Audition & recording session / November (with point lessons)
Or send a performance video for audition
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Select three performers
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Selectees/Practice Rehearsal
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Selected participants / Rehearsal and performance on the day
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Choral song "Heavenly Flowers" lyrics, composition and piano accompaniment
Profile of composer and pianist Tomomichi Watanabe

Born in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
In 2019, he released his first album, "Tomoaki Watanabe Bach & Chopin."
The instrument used is an 1887 New York Steinway 'Rosewood'.
In 2021, he released his second album, 'Classic Recording'.
The instrument used is a 1912 New York Steinway 'CD75'.
A legendary instrument beloved by the great pianist Horowitz, who accompanied him on his world tours.
While working as a soloist, guest performer in concertos, chamber musician, and accompanist, he continues to compose.
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Choir Instruction
Vocalist Junpei Niimi Profile

Born in Oita Prefecture in 1985. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and completed graduate school at the same university. He furthered his studies in Vienna and The Hague. He studied conducting under Yoko Matsuo. Since making his debut as a baritone singer in 2009 at the Tokyo Labor Union Music Hall's performance of Symphony No. 9, he has been active both in Japan and abroad. He has also participated in overseas performances and recordings with the Bach Collegium Japan, as well as regular performances with the New York Philharmonic. As a baritone soloist, he has performed with Hideomi Kuroiwa, Toshiaki Umeda, Ken Takaseki, Masaaki Suzuki, Masato Suzuki, Daisuke Soga, Shigeo Genda, Keiko Mitsuhashi, HM Schneidt, D. Bostock, V. Clemente, Tokyo University of the Arts Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra. He has performed on stage more than 400 times.
In recent years, he has also been active as a conductor, conducting choirs, wind ensembles, and orchestras, and performing with Happy Suns Mama Band, Beppu Philharmonia Orchestra, Strings Oita, Chamber Music Grand Oita, Bach Chamber Players Tokyo, and others. Since assuming the position of conductor, Jolly Company Wind Ensemble has been selected as the gold prize winner and representative for two consecutive years at the 55th and 56th Oita Prefecture Wind Ensemble Competitions. He also led the Matricaria Call, which has achieved great feats since its formation, including the Oita Vocal Ensemble Festival Grand Prize, the Prefectural Competition Gold Prize Representative, the Kyushu Competition Gold Prize Representative, and the All Japan Choir Competition Silver Prize (4th place) in the chamber division. He has served as a judge for the NHK National School Music Competition and other events, and has also lectured at many choral training sessions, and has attracted attention for his wide range of activities, including appearances on television and radio.
Currently, he is the conductor of Jolly Company Wind Ensemble, Matricaria Call, Oita Central Choir, Nakatsu Mixed Choir, Koge Furusato Choir, Sing in Messiah Tokyo, and the choir instructor for the Fukuoka New Year's Eve Concert. He is a trainer for the Beppu Philharmonia Orchestra, a director of the Oita Nikikai and the Oita Ninth Singing Association, a member of the Kitakyushu Music Association and the PTNA. He is also a part-time lecturer at Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture, Higashi Kyushu Junior College, and Oita Prefectural Midorigaoka Arts High School.
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Narration instructor
Freelance announcer Yui Fujibayashi Profile

・Graduated from Norwood Morialta High School, South Australia, Year 10
・Graduated from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, College of Asia Pacific Management
-Currently appearing-
TOS TV Oita / Yuwaku Wide & News Reporter Tosky no Tane Narrator Kore, Ii ne! Navigator
Usuki Cable Net/Usuki Love MC
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・Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Oita Venue MC ・Horiemon Festival in Beppu MC ・Toyota Corolla Oita Exclusive MC ・YUKEMURI Startup Summit 2022 MC
-others-
TV appearances, commercial narration, wedding and event MC, etc.
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Piano Teacher
Composer and pianist Junko Sakura Profile
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Born in Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture. Started playing piano at the age of three. From an early age, inspired by the sounds and scenery of nature, she created poetry and music. Studied piano under Hamano Seiko and Shakagun Makoto, professor at Oita Prefectural College of Arts. Studied under Uemura Kiyoko at the Kagoshima International University Music Department. Completed the graduate piano course at the same university. Studied abroad in Vienna. Studied under Prof. Grate Dihiler, professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
After returning to Japan, she studied under pianist Fujiko Hemming.
Since then, he has performed in Japan and Europe, based in Fukuoka and Paris, France. In addition to classical music, he also composes music and releases original CDs and DVDs. He has produced not only piano pieces, but also instrumental pieces and songs.
The song, based on the Manyoshu, will be featured in the Belgian film "Otomi," which won the Grand Prix at the Akira Kurosawa Short Film Festival. His original songs express the beauty of nature and the innermost depths of the soul, and speak to all people regardless of borders or race.
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About application
Please fill out the event application form on the OMAP homepage, select card payment or bank transfer payment, and submit.
If the workshop is cancelled, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
● Applying with credit card payment
We accept credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover) and bank debit cards. After confirming your payment, we will send you your participation certificate and study materials by email.
● Applying by bank transfer
A separate bank transfer fee will be charged. Please be sure to write the names of all participants.
Once you have completed the application form and bank transfer, your registration will be complete. We will send you a participation certificate and study materials by email later.
* Transfer between Japan Post Banks
Japan Post Bank Regular Savings Account Code 17290 Number 24906141 To OMAP
*If transferring from a financial institution other than Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank Regular Savings Account Branch No. 728 No. 2490614 To: OMAP
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Request for participation
〈ナレーション参加の方へ〉
申込の状況により、配役の変更を依頼させていただく場合があります、ご了承ください。「卵の殻をつけたどろぼうたち」の動画は、ホームページトップページのコミュルームで視聴できます。
〈ピアノ演奏参加の方へ〉
「卵の殻をつけたどろぼうたち」の演奏音源は、ホームページトップページのコミュルームで視聴できます。また作品ストアにてさくらジュンコオリジナルサウンドトラック版のレンタルまたはご購入でストリーミング再生できます。 楽譜のサンプルも作品ストアで閲覧いただけます。選曲でお困りの場合は事務局にご相談ください。
〈合唱参加の方へ〉
マスクなどの感染対策を徹底してご参加ください。コロナ感染状況により合唱形態が制限される可能性があります。予めご了承ください。
〈ワークショップ・レコーディング会について〉
会場はすべて大分市内を予定しています。スケジュールなどのお知らせはメールにてご案内いたします。 交通費、飲食費などの経費はすべて自己負担でお願いしております。
〈オーディションの審査について〉
ワークショップ担当講師とOMAP理事の厳正な審査にて選出します。健康上などの都合で当日出演できない場合は 補欠の方にご出演いただきますのでご承知おきくださいますようお願い申し上げます。参加者全員に賞授与を行う予定です。
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Notes
We will contact you by email, so please enter an email address other than that of your mobile carrier in the application form. Emails will be sent from "omap.space@gmail.com", so please disable your spam filter.
※Notes regarding portrait rights
From the viewpoint of privacy protection, we will ask you to confirm whether you want to show your face and name. If you do not want to show your face, you can use a mosaic. If you do not want to show your name, you can use a nickname. This will not affect the screening process.
* Handling of copyrighted material
The recorded and edited work will be transferred to OMAP. In that case, the moral rights of the author will be protected.