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 Romantic Music Competition by November 15th!
Most Exceptional Performer
Our judges named Chen Cao as the recipient of the 2021 Contemporary Most Exceptional Performer $100 Prize for his virtuosic performance in the 2021 Contemporary 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
Ho Wing Sze is our Performer of the Month for receiving the most views on our YouTube channel for September 2021 and is the recipient of the September 2021 Performer of the Month $100 Prize.
Teacher of the Month
Violetta Sokolov’s Students
Violetta Sokolov is our Teacher of the Month for having the most students selected as winners for September 2021.
| Upcoming Competitions | Application Window | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Romantic Music Competition | November 1 – 15 | December 10 |
| 2021 International Piano Competition | December 1 – 15 | January 10 |
