Explore more reviews from our past finalists, teachers, and parents who have participated in the Charleston International Music Competition. These testimonials provide additional personal perspectives on how our competitions have supported musicians in gaining recognition, boosting their confidence, and advancing their musical journeys. See why participants from around the world appreciate this opportunity and the meaningful impact it has had on their musical development.
Ruta Smedina-Starke
Charleston Winter Music Competition 2024 was a great experience for my student. It provided my student with an apportioning to take part in an international competition and demonstrate his talent and explore new opportunities. I will encourage more of my students to participate in the future Charleston competitions. Thank you for the opportunity!
It’s my honor, joy and interest to be part of the Charleston International Music Competition advising panel. This competition is a friendly and welcoming platform featuring talented and established musicians from major centers and institutions to hidden corners of the world.
With the style categories taking turns, there is room for standard repertoire and rare miscellaneous compositions.
Glad to mention, we have positive respectful understanding in the awarding procedure, the results should be positive and fair.
The contacts with participants have been enthusiastic and supportive, my own student prize winners have grown with the experience and benefit in schools and job world with having Charleston on their records. Come join us!
Participating in the Charleston International Music Competition was a great highlight in my musical journey. Being able to share my musical passion and talent to an international audience was a phenomenal experience and source of motivation. I am sincerely grateful for the recognition I received as a finalist from such a prestigious institution.
Thank you so much again for the wonderful opportunity and recognition!
Participating in the Charleston International Music Competition was a great experience to have. Even though I wasn’t that confident that I would even get in the finals, I did it! The results were very unexpected, not thinking that I would get first prize! I’m very grateful for the opportunity that this competition gave me.
This is my first time to attend the Charleston International Music Competition, I am so glad to hear that I got the First Prize, thanks for the organizers, also I would say thank you to my music teacher, I like playing violin, I will keep going on.
I cannot believe that I was able to place third in the age 18-20 category. Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity and award. This motivates me to work even harder at my musical abilities and this encourages me to never stop playing. Playing the violin is so rewarding and this is one of the reasons why I never want to quit. Violin has become a part of me now and something I will always hold close to my heart. Thank you once again for this award.
We are extremely happy and deeply grateful to CIMC Organizing Committee and the Jury members for giving us this precious music opportunity – we can’t fully express our emotions as well as our thanks.
I am extremely grateful to have competed and have been awarded the first place prize in the Charleston International Competition! Winning this competition has advanced my career as a pianist and piano teacher by demonstrating my active performances and abilities. Receiving personal recommendations for future opportunities and reviews of my performance contribute to my constant growth as not only a pianist but as a person. I hope everyone takes a chance to compete in this competition, it is an experience that can enhance one’s career!
Kayden is absolutely thrilled to have had this opportunity to participate in Charleston International Music Competition! Making music brings tremendous joy to Kayden’s life. Winning 1st place in his age bracket is a wonderfully positive and affirming experience that he will forever remember, and that will serve as a beautiful backdrop to his every future musical endeavor. Thank you so much for giving Kayden this incredible opportunity!
The Charleston International Music Competition offers a prestigious platform for musicians to showcase their talents. With a professional judging panel and an international participant base, it provides a highly competitive and valuable opportunity for musicians worldwide.