The required pieces for the 2026 All-Japan Band Competition have been announced.

・Yubae no Oka (Hill of the Evening Glow) / Noritaka Moriyama (Winner of the 35th Asahi Composition Award)
・Atsumare! Omocha no Marcha! (Gather Round! Toy March!) / Shion Ito
・Finale for Wind Instruments / Yasuhide Ito (Commissioned Work)
・The Guards / Takashi Hoshide (Commissioned Work)

According to the All Japan Band Association, the performance order of the pieces has not yet been decided. The sheet music, CDs, and DVDs are scheduled for release in late February 2026.

All Japan Band Association