Nie Young Artist
Scholarship Competition
In honor of Kuan-Yao Lam Nie and James K. Nie, Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra offers funds, mentorship, and a chance to play with TCCO during their summer concert season. Any student of string or piano who is from 5 to 18 years of age may enter. Scholarships are awarded in four categories: Beginners - $150 Winner/$75 Honorable Mention, Intermediate - $300 Winner/$150 Honorable Mention, Advanced - $500 Winner/$250 Honorable Mention, and Pre-collegiate - $700 Winner/$350 Honorable Mention.
How to Apply
2025 Nie Young Artists Competition Auditions
Saturday, January 18, 2025 9:00 AM
Piano will be at Hendricks Center for Performing Arts, Beloit, WI
Strings will be at Celeb Center, Beloit, WI
Winds will be at Nine Bells and Cat Tails, Beloit, WI
Open to all String, Wind, and Piano students aged 5 to 18 years of age. Winners will present their pieces in performance on the Winners' Concert February 9, 2025 in Beloit.
Registration forms must be postmarked by Friday, January 03, 2025
Please note: There have been some changes to repertoire requirements. Please see the repertoire lists located below.
2025 Forms
2025 Scholarship Winners
