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
2026 Nie Young Artists Competition Auditions
Saturday, January 17, 2026 9:00 AM
All divisions will be held at:
Hendricks Performing Arts Center
409 Pleasant Street
Beloit, WI 53511
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 8, 2026 in Beloit.
Registration forms must be postmarked by Friday, January 02, 2026
Please note: There have been some changes to repertoire requirements. Please see the repertoire lists located below.
2026 Forms
2025 Scholarship Winners
