All-Japan Band Competition

All-Japan Band Competition (全日本吹奏楽コンクール, Zen Nihon Suisōgaku Konkūru) is a large symphonic band contest in Japan, organised by the All-Japan Band Association and the Asahi Shimbun. The contest is divided into four groups: junior high school, high school, college and the workplace. Each symphonic band plays 2 pieces, a set piece and an own-choice piece. There are three types of awards given: Gold, Silver, Bronze.