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8 students from the Faculty of Performing Arts at Nguyen Tat Thanh University excelled by winning 8 medals at the National Yoshine Music Festival 2026, including 2 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, and 2 Bronze Medals. The remarkable achievement of 100% of participating students winning awards not only highlights the capability of these young talents but also demonstrates the effectiveness of NTTU’s approach to arts education—combining academic training with practical experience, stage performance, and professional career development.
NTTU Students Leave Their Mark at a National Music Arena
The National Yoshine Music Festival 2026, co-organized by the Vietnam Musicians’ Association and the Yoshine Melody Institute of Educational Sciences, attracted nearly 2,700 registered applicants. Among them, nearly 1,900 contestants competed in the regional final rounds held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.
The National Final round took place from August 20 to August 22, 2026, in Hanoi, with the Piano category hosted at the Vietnam National Academy of Music and the Vocal Music category held at the Military Theatre. The participation of domestic and international contestants created an enriching environment for exchange, professional interaction, and practical performance experience for young musical talents.
Representing Nguyen Tat Thanh University were 8 Vocal Music students from the Faculty of Performing Arts. By the end of the competition, all 8 students secured medals.
M.A. Meritorious Artist Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet congratulating the award-winning students
The two Gold Medals were awarded to Nguyen Van Hien Vinh, a K25 Vocal Music student, with the mashup “Ngau hung song Hong – Hon vong phu” (Impromptu Red River – Expectant Woman Rock) by Tran Tien and Le Thuong, and Nguyen Hoang Phuc, a K22 Vocal Music student, with the song “Vo tan” (Shattered) by Trinh Thang Binh.
Four Silver Medals were presented to Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung with “Trieu doa hoa hong” (A Million Red Roses); Thang Thanh Hoang with “Danh mat” (Lost); Pham Khanh Duy with “Hoang hon thang Tam” (August Sunset); and Vo Ngoc Gia Han with “Nang duoc thi buong duoc” (If You Can Hold It, You Can Let It Go).
Two Bronze Medals belonged to Tran Van Dai Phuoc with “Nhung ke mong mo” (The Dreamers) and Hoang The Cuong with “Son” (Lipstick Red).
Notably, the 8 winning students come from classes K22, K23, and K25. The involvement of multiple student generations demonstrates continuity in educational activities, professional skill refinement, and performance capability development among Vocal Music students at NTTU’s Faculty of Performing Arts.
From the Lecture Hall to the Professional Stage
A noteworthy aspect of NTTU students’ journey at the Yoshine Music Festival 2026 lies not only in the number of medals won. Each performance provided an opportunity for learners to translate classroom knowledge into a real-world stage environment.
From vocal techniques, breath control, and pronunciation to musical interpretation, nuance, emotion, and stage presence—specialized knowledge is truly tested only when students perform in front of an audience and master the stage.
The repertoire selected for the competition also reflected the diverse performance styles of NTTU students. While the mashup “Ngau hung song Hong – Hon vong phu” highlighted rich Vietnamese musical identity, “Trieu doa hoa hong” brought a lyrical, romantic color. Pieces such as “Vo tan”, “Danh mat”, “Hoang hon thang Tam”, “Nang duoc thi buong duoc”, “Nhung ke mong mo”, and “Son” further showcased versatility in repertoire selection and presentation styles.
Contestants performing at the competition
Through each performance, students demonstrated not only technical execution but also learned to manage pressure, master emotions, and establish a distinct personal identity—essential competencies for a professional performing artist.
As one of the two NTTU Gold Medalists, Nguyen Van Hien Vinh—a K25 Vocal Music student—selected the mashup “Ngau hung song Hong – Hon vong phu” for his entry.
Combining two iconic works by composers Tran Tien and Le Thuong presented high demands not only for vocal technique but also for musical interpretation, seamless transition between musical styles, and emotional control throughout the performance.
Sharing his reflection on the competition experience, Hien Vinh expressed: “To me, the most meaningful aspect of participating in this competition was not just winning the Gold Medal, but having the opportunity to perform on a major stage, meet many talented contestants, and recognize areas where I need to keep striving. I am deeply grateful to my professors for guiding and encouraging me throughout the preparation process. This achievement will serve as motivation for me to continue learning and refining myself on my musical journey.”
For arts students, a major stage serves as a special “lecture hall.” There, learners directly face professional pressure, evaluate their own capabilities, and gain practical experience that is difficult to replicate within classroom settings alone.
Arts Education Beyond Award Certificates
Accompanying students throughout the competition preparation, M.A. Meritorious Artist Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet—Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts at Nguyen Tat Thanh University—emphasized that providing opportunities for students to access real-world stages is a vital component of arts education.
M.A. Meritorious Artist Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet posing for a commemorative photo with the award-winning contestants
According to her, each competition provides an opportunity for students to validate their acquired knowledge while honing stage poise, stress tolerance, and professional discipline.
“I am very happy and proud that our students achieved such great results at this year’s Yoshine Music Festival. However, our main focus goes beyond awards; more importantly, students had the opportunity to step onto a major stage, engage with diverse contestants, and re-evaluate themselves. Every experience like this helps students mature in terms of expertise, stage presence, and professional awareness,” shared M.A. Meritorious Artist Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet.
In preparation for the contest, mentoring faculty worked alongside students from repertoire selection and stage concept design to intensive practice and performance refinement. This process aimed to help each student maximize technical strengths while retaining artistic identity and individual expression.
NTTU Supporting Students to Confidently Step onto the Stage
Behind the result of 8 participating students winning 8 medals lies dedicated support from Nguyen Tat Thanh University. The university provided 100% funding for selected students, allowing them to focus fully on professional preparation and perform with confidence.
This support extends beyond financial assistance; it demonstrates the university’s strategic direction to expand real-world career environments for learners. In performing arts, live stage experience is a critical setting where knowledge transforms into skills, poise is built, and professional identity takes shape.
Through competitions and professional activities, students interact with young musical talents, experience competitive performance settings, and develop a clearer perspective on their own capabilities.
This approach reflects NTTU’s practical training philosophy: “Real Learning – Real Practice – Real Prestige – Real Career”, guiding students from foundational knowledge and technical skills in lecture halls to practical execution, proven capability, and career readiness.
8 Medals and the Journey of Turning Passion into a Profession
The achievement of 2 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, and 2 Bronze Medals at the National Yoshine Music Festival 2026 marks a memorable milestone for students of the Faculty of Performing Arts at Nguyen Tat Thanh University.
Each award not only honors the efforts of contestants but also serves as motivation that instills confidence in students for their upcoming artistic journeys
Beyond medals, the true value lies in experiencing real-world performance conditions. Every stage serves as a capability assessment, every competition adds career exposure, and every milestone reflects the dedication of students alongside mentoring faculty and the university.
From lecture halls to the national stage, the journey of these 8 NTTU students at the Yoshine Music Festival 2026 proves that when knowledge is linked to practice and talent is given opportunities to flourish, learners can step-by-step turn passion into competence, and competence into a career.
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