Charleston International Music Competition Reviews — Page 28

Thank you so much for your email and for selecting my daughter as a First Prize winner in the 2026 Spring Music Competition. We are truly honored and grateful for this recognition.

We are also excited to see the published press releases and to be included among such talented performers. Thank you for providing these wonderful opportunities and for supporting young musicians through your competitions.

Her experience participating in the competition was both inspiring and rewarding. It encouraged her to continue growing as a musician, challenged me to refine my performance skills, and gave me confidence to pursue future musical goals.

Thank you again for this meaningful honor. We look forward to participating in future competitions with CIMC.

My name is Maya Karatepe. I participated in the Charleston International Music Competition from Turkey and was awarded 4th place in the piano category. First of all, I would like to sincerely thank the competition organizers for giving me the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring and prestigious event.

Representing my country in an international competition and sharing the same stage with talented young musicians from all around the world has been an unforgettable experience for me. This journey has contributed greatly to both my musical and personal development, and it has helped me express myself more confidently through music.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my teacher, Ece Tüysüzoğlu Doğuer, for her continuous support, guidance, and belief in me throughout this process. I would not have achieved this success without her dedication and encouragement.

I would also like to once again thank everyone involved in organizing this meaningful competition for providing such a valuable platform for young musicians.

I am deeply honored to have received Second Prize in the 2026 Charleston International Music Competition – Vocal Category. I would like to sincerely thank the judges for their professional feedback and recognition.

This achievement is both an affirmation and a new beginning for me. It represents a meaningful and profound chapter in my musical journey. The stage has given me the opportunity to express my inner world more sincerely and has strengthened my determination to continue exploring and progressing on the path of music. I will keep telling stories through my voice.

I am also truly grateful for the judges’ recognition, as well as the continuous support and encouragement from my teachers, friends, and family. It is this warm and steady support that has helped me grow through challenges.

Moving forward, I will continue to work hard, improve myself, and steadily advance on my path in vocal performance.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity! I am truly so appreciative I got to enjoy this experience, and I am extremely grateful for the judges suggestions and kind words! Have an amazing summer!

It was an honor to place in the competition. I really appreciate the thorough feedback from the evaluation. I hope to improve and get better in the future. Thank you!

Hong Zhu

Music Teacher • Teacher of Dominyk Kelbauskas

Thank you very much for the notify email! It is very encouraging news for my student Dominyk! Thank you for holding this event to help students make great achievements in their music journeys! 

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Participating in the Charleston International Music Competition has been a wonderful and meaningful experience for Amy. The competition provided a supportive platform for young musicians to share their hard work and musical growth. We are truly grateful for this opportunity and honored that Amy was recognized with 1st Prize. Thank you to the Charleston International Music Competition team for encouraging and celebrating young musicians.

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this wonderful competition. It has been an amazing learning experience for Ananya and a great platform to showcase her passion for music.

The entire event was very well organized, encouraging, and motivating for young talents. Participating in the competition helped boost her confidence, improve her performance skills, and inspired her to continue pursuing music with greater dedication.

Winning 1st place has been a proud and memorable moment for her, and we sincerely appreciate the support and encouragement provided by the organizers and judges throughout the journey.

Thank you once again for creating such a positive and inspiring platform for aspiring singers

I am very happy and honored to have won First Place at the Charleston Competition performing traditional Mongolian music.

Although I have been studying traditional Mongolian music for only two years, I have grown to understand and love it more and more thanks to the guidance of my excellent teachers. 

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my Morin Khuur teacher, Batochir Araanz and to my concertmaster, Tsengelmaa Lkhagvasuren, for their support and encouragement. 

I would also like to thank everyone who organized this competition and gave us this wonderful opportunity.

Thank you all very much!

Eva Georgia Alhadeff

Thank you very much for your thoughtful explanation and kind words!  Eva is incredibly honored to have received Second Prize in her first international music competition. We are grateful to the judges for their time, expertise, and valuable feedback. Their comments will serve as wonderful guidance as she continues to develop as a young artist, and we look forward to working on the areas identified by the judges as she grows both musically and artistically.

This experience has been both inspiring and educational, and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a respected competition. Eva is already looking forward to continuing her studies, applying what she has learned, and submitting again in the future.

Eva would also like to share the following quote:

“I am incredibly honored to receive Second Prize in my first international music competition! Wow! This experience has inspired me to continue working hard toward my dream of one day performing on Broadway and attending a music conservatory to further my love of singing. I am grateful to the judges and the Charleston International Music Competition for this encouragement, and I look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and participate in future competitions with you!”

Thank you again for providing young musicians with such meaningful opportunities and encouragement. We are truly grateful for this experience and honor.