Kairi places first for flute performance
For the second year in a row, Arjun Kairi of Upper St. Clair placed first in the Crescendo International Music Competition.
A sixth-grade Boyce Middle School student, Kairi delivered his award-winning flute performance Jan. 28 at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
Kairi first began his flute studies at The Pittsburgh Music Academy at age 3. The 11-year-old participates in sixth-grade band led by Craig Madge.
The Crescendo International Music Competition is open to students ages 5-22.
The first round of the competition included a live or video recording evaluation. Successful candidates then were invited to perform in the second round at recitals in New York City; Toronto; Philadelphia; Rockport, Mass.; and Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Competition diplomas were issued following the second round.
Students have the opportunity to win monetary prizes ranging from $150 for third place to $1,000 for the grand prize. Decisions on monetary awards are based on accumulated audition score, composition complexity and contestant’s artistic maturity.
Crescendo International Music Competition is a youth music competition held annually since 2007. Its mission is to inspire individuals to pursue their passion for music through involvement in competitions, master classes and other educational programs.