6-year-old Perth musician wins first prize and performs at Carnegie Hall

Jeremy LinPhoto credit: Christ Church Grammar School At just six years old, Perth musician Jeremy Lin has already performed at one of the world’s most celebrated concert venues. The Christ Church Grammar School Pre-Primary student won the Gold Award and the sole First Prize in Group A at the fifth PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival, competing against performers aged four to six. His achievement earned him an invitation to the prizewinners concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, where he became the youngest musician on the programme. As reported by Christ Church Grammar School, Jeremy’s performance was judged by a 24-member international jury, turning an early childhood interest in music into an extraordinary international milestone.A remarkable beginningMost six-year-olds are still discovering what they enjoy. Some are experimenting with sport, drawing, reading or music, while others are simply learning how to concentrate on a task for longer periods. Jeremy’s experience shows what can happen when talent, practice and opportunity come together at an early age. His journey began in Perth, where he attends Christ Church Grammar School. He has been d...