Discovering Outstanding Musical Talent Worldwide
- Apply by May 15
- Cash Prizes
- Solo, Duet, Trio+
- Global Recognition
- Apply by June 15
- Cash Prizes
- Solo, Duet, Trio+
- Global Recognition
- Apply by July 15
- Cash Prizes
- Solo, Duet, Trio+
- Global Recognition
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Discover our rich history of musical excellence with over 40 past competitions and more than 4,000 finalists.
Joaquin Francisco Wong
Stephan Zhang
Hyunju Lee and Jiyun Park
William Feng
Teachers of the Month
Dr. Ivona Kaminska’s students
Nobuaki Tanaka‘s students
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, and euphonium.