Charleston International Music Competition Reviews — Page 19

Thank you so much for recognizing Ivan’s piano performance. This prize is a wonderful encouragement for him to continue pursuing his dream on his musical journey.

I am deeply honoured and grateful. I want to sincerely thank the judges for their time, encouragement, and thoughtful evaluation. I’m also incredibly thankful to my teachers, family, and friends for their support. This achievement means so much to me, and I will continue to grow, learn, and share my love for music with even greater passion. Thank you.

Hye Jo Yang

It is with great joy that I share my heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity my students, Christian Gaw and Zachary Gaw, had to participate in the Charleston International Music Competition. I am thrilled to share that both were awarded First Prize, a recognition that not only celebrates their talent but also their dedication and growth as young musicians.

Throughout their preparation, Christian and Zachary showed remarkable focus, discipline, and artistic curiosity. This competition served as a powerful motivator for them to refine their interpretations and deepen their connection to the music they performed. It was a joy to watch their musicianship evolve, and I truly believe this experience has left a lasting mark on their development as expressive and thoughtful performers.

As their teacher, I am deeply grateful for the professional and inspiring platform the Charleston International Music Competition provides. Opportunities like this are vital in nurturing not just technical ability but also the confidence and imagination that shape well-rounded artists.

Thank you again for supporting young talents and their mentors through this meaningful event.

I am so thrilled to have won the 2025 Summer Music Competition in the 14 year old vocal category. I am very pleased that this competition gave my voice exposure to a different audience than I normally perform in front of which typically consists of teenagers and young adults. At Charleston my music is being appreciated and reviewed by music professionals around the world that have experience and exposure into many different genres of music. Since I entered the Charleston competition last year I have incorporated the suggestions that were given to me and I have worked very hard to improve my singing. 

I would just like to thank the Charleston competition for giving me the opportunity to perform the song and grant me this prestigious award.

I am so happy and excited to win third place in the 2025 Virtuoso Charleston International Music Competition! It was a challenging but fun experience, and I’m proud of my hard work. Thank you to my local and online teachers, family, and everyone who supported me. I can’t wait to keep learning and playing more beautiful music for you! Thank you.

I’m truly honored to have received 3rd place in the Charleston 2025 Summer Music Competition. When I first entered, I didn’t even expect I’d place. Seeing the results of my hard work made me remember the reason why I love music. Again, I’m so thankful to be a part of this music competition and will continue to work hard in the future. Thank you to the esteemed judges and my amazing teacher for being apart of this journey!

I am absolutely thrilled at the news that I won second prize for my performance in this competition. I am grateful to the judges for allowing me to pass through the finals, but to get this far was not an idea I had considered too seriously. I thought to myself “am I too young?”, “is my voice too small?”, and even “my abilities have grown so much even in the past month! Why did I submit such a demanding aria so early?”. But winning a distinction like this certainly can quash one’s doubts swiftly. I thank you again with gratitude, Charleston. I hope we meet again, and when we do, my voice will roar like Ruffo’s, right into first place!

I am so happy and grateful. I have already won two prizes (2023 & 2025) in this competition, and I dreamed of my first place, for which I worked hard. It is an honor to carry the name of Venezuela on high, I am proud to show my talent in such a prestigious competition that opens the doors to the entire world. Thank you God, thank you teachers, thank you Charleston International Music Competition.

I was thrilled to receive the wonderful news about Ari’s competition result—thank you for sharing it!

Thank you for giving Aerin the opportunity to sing and share her talents with everyone.