Discovering Outstanding Musical Talent Worldwide
- Apply by June 15
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- Global Recognition
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- Solo, Duet, Trio+
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- Apply by August 15
- Cash Prizes
- Solo, Duet, Trio+
- Global Recognition
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Discover our rich history of musical excellence with over 70 past competitions and more than 8,000 finalists.
Joaquin Francisco Wong
Mia Lynn Palma
Mia Lynn Palma is the recipient of the Spring 2026 Exceptional Performer $500 Prize for her virtuosic performance in the 2026 Spring Music Competition.
Paula Zandere
Paula Zandere is the recipient of the $500 Audience Favorite Prize for her alto saxophone performance of Slow Train Blues by Steve Pogson and Tico Tico by Z. Abreu for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Previous Cash Prize Winners
Teacher of the Month
Eunhee Kahng’s students
Eunhee Kahng is our Teacher of the Month for having the most students selected as winners for June 2026.
Previous Monthly Winners
The Charleston International Music Competition believes in the importance of showcasing musical talent from around the globe. All distinguished winners will receive prizes and recognition without the need to travel. Winners and their music teachers will receive personalized certificates of recognition, their portrait photo and music biography will be published on the results page of our website, and their performance will be shared on our YouTube channel.
Instruments include but are not limited to piano, violin, cello, voice, trumpet, flute, horn, bass, saxophone, oboe, drums, harp, French horn, clarinet, viola, guitar, organ, harpsichord, bassoon, marimba, piccolo, tuba, guzheng, trombone, tarogato, percussion, mandolin, euphonium, xylophone, sitar, dombra, hammered dulcimer, mridangam, and English horn.