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.
If you would like to receive updates of upcoming competitions each month, we highly encourage you to fill out the Newsletter Form so you never miss a competition.
Click here to apply to our 2021 International Piano Competition by December 15th!
Most Exceptional Performer
Our judges named Ayla Takeda Moreno as the recipient of the 2021 Autumn Most Exceptional Performer $100 Prize for her virtuosic performance in the 2021 Autumn 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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Performer of the Month
Leem Jia En is our Performer of the Month for receiving the most views on our YouTube channel for October 2021 and is the recipient of the October 2021 Performer of the Month $100 Prize.
Teachers of the Month
Alexandra Perdew, Irina Samarina, and Yingwen Lewis are our Teachers of the Month for having the most students selected as winners for October 2021.
| Upcoming Competitions | Application Window | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 International Piano Competition | December 1 – 15 | January 10 |
| 2022 Classical Music Competition | January 1 – 15 | February 10 |
