Submissions Are In: The 6th Annual Stars of Summer Competition Moves to the Judging Phase

We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now closed for the 6th Annual The Stars of Summer International Piano and Vocal Competition! As of the July 29 deadline, we received over 90 video entries from talented young musicians ages 5 to 17.

This year’s competition has attracted participants not only from Greater Cleveland and Chicago but also from as far away as China and Taiwan, marking an exciting expansion of our global reach. These young artists have shared their passion and talent through recorded performances, and now the spotlight turns to our esteemed panel of judges.

The 2025 jury includes:

Maestro Alexander Peskanov (New York, NY)

Maestro Greg Hillis (Cleveland, OH)

Evgenia Terentieva (London, UK)

Joyce Mariani (Cleveland, OH)

These distinguished professionals are now reviewing every submission with great care. Final results will be announced on Saturday, August 9, and we can't wait to celebrate this year's rising stars!

In the meantime, we invite you to explore our growing YouTube channel where participant videos are being posted daily:

🎶 Watch performances on YouTube

Thank you to all who entered and to the teachers, families, and communities who continue to support the next generation of musicians.

Stay tuned—more magic is coming soon!