Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the Charleston International Music Competition strives to discover and promote talented musicians of all ages and nationalities and reward their efforts with prizes and recognition.
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Most Exceptional Performer
Our judges named József Terék as the recipient of the 2021 European Most Exceptional Performer $100 Prize for his virtuosic performance in the 2021 European Music Competition.
Most Devoted Performer
Ananda MarÃa DomÃnguez Kesselman is our Most Devoted Performer for winning First Prize in 5 competitions.
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Performers of the Month
Ria Juwita Nurcahyadi and Advik Kumar are our Performers of the Month for receiving the most views on our YouTube channel for June 2021 and are each the recipient of the June 2021 Performer of the Month $100 Prize.
Teachers of the Month
Professor KeriAnn DiBari-Oberle and Florence Ko are our Teachers of the Month for having the most students selected as winners for June 2021.
| Upcoming Competitions | Application Window | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Americas Music Competition | August 1 – 15 | September 10 |
| 2021 Contemporary Music Competition | September 1 – 15 | October 10 |
| 2021 Autumn Music Competition | October 1 – 15 | November 10 |
| 2021 Romantic Music Competition | November 1 – 15 | December 10 |
