Jiechen Huang, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
Category: Contemporary Pop

Jiechen Huang, who is a producer, arranger and composer, was born in 2007 in Nantong, Jiangsu, China. Currently, he is a high school student with a deep passion for music. He plans to pursue his undergraduate studies in the UK at 2025, focusing on music production, particularly in the field of popular music.

Music has always been a significant part of Jiechen’s life, and he has shown talent in singing and instrumental music from a young age. However, it was during his middle school years that I discovered my true passion for music production. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a relentless drive to succeed, Jiechen embarked on a journey of self-teaching and mentorship under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals. Through massive hours in his spare time of dedication and perseverance, he honed his compositional skills and delved deep into the intricate world of music production.

Jiechen’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, as his works have earned recognition in various prestigious competitions.His achievements include accolades from the International Electronic Music Competition, AIMA International Composition Award and the 9th World Championship in Composition,edition: Salzburg and Vienna.These accomplishments are a testament to his dedication and passion for music.

As a music producer, Jiechen has had the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned symphony orchestras, string ensembles, and talented musicians. Notable groups and musicians he has worked with include the "Budapest Scoring Orchestra," "International Master Philharmonic Orchestra," "Starliner Strings", conductor "Peter Illényi", chief mastering engineer "Cheon Hoon" of Sonic Korea and grammy award-winning mastering engineer "Alex Psaroudakis". These experiences have broadened his artistic horizons and deepened his understanding of music.

MAX LIM, WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES
CATEGORY: JAZZ COMPOSITION

Max Lim is a senior at Unionville High School located in West Chester Pennsylvania. Max has played piano for most of his life and started his jazz composition education during freshman year. He plays a variety of other instruments including trombone and bass, and he also writes for the high school jazz band.