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Congratulations to Ecuadorian composer Josué Plúa Trujillo for winning the 4th POI International Composition Competition! His work “Theme and Variations on a Danzante” will be premiered on June 12, at 7:00 pm at Millsaps College.

Josué Plúa is an award-winning pianist, composer, and orchestral transcriber, who has performed in major venues across Ecuador, Spain, and Colombia. He has collaborated with noteworthy conductors and participated in international festivals and competitions.

This year, we had 7 countries represented in the competition!
Ecuador, United States, Italy, Israel, Colombia, Germany, and Poland

The POI adjudicators included Crafton Beck, Dr. Andrew Sauerwein, and Nico Gutierrez.

🎶 Getting Ready for the Finale! 🎶

After a week of hard work, new friendships, and unforgettable music, POI ends on a high note with tonight’s Final Concert! 🌟

Join us as these incredible young musicians take the stage to showcase the talent, dedication, and passion they’ve poured into every rehearsal. From powerful symphonies to joyful overtures, it’s a performance you won’t want to miss!

📅 today!
📍 Millsaps College
🕖 11:00
🎟️ Free & open to the public

Let’s celebrate the next generation of musicians—come cheer them on! 👏🎻🎺

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🎻You don’t want to miss out on this jaw dropping performance! These musicians have been working so hard and this is bound to be a breathtaking experience!🎻