Boyce Student Takes 1st Place In International Music Competition

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA —A Boyce Middle School student was awarded first place in the 2022 Crescendo International Music Competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Jan. 15. Fifth grader Arjun Kairi earned top honors in the flute category.

Arjun started his flute studies at The Pittsburgh Music Academy at the age of 3. He currently participates in fifth grade band at Boyce Middle School, led by Craig Madge.

“Arjun is very accomplished for his age, largely because he started so young. However, he's also a very diligent worker,” Madge said in a school district news release. “It's remarkable for a student this age to place first in this competition.”

The Crescendo International Music Competition is open to students ages 5-22. The first round of the competition includes a live or video recording evaluation. Successful candidates are invited to perform in the second round at one of three recitals in New York City. Competition diplomas are issued following the second round.

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.

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