Full and partial work scholarships for private instruction are available to members of the four orchestras of the Nashville Youth Orchestra Program. Auditions are held in the fall concurrently with orchestra auditions. Established in 1985 by the Blair Guild in honor of recording artist Amy Grant, this scholarship is awarded to a pre-college voice student. Based on musical ability and the need for financial assistance, it provides full tuition for private lessons and one class during the academic year. Established in 1987 by the will of Coleman A. Harwell in memory of his aunt, a distinguished pianist and teacher and a native of Lewisburg, Tennessee, this scholarship provides a partial tuition award each semester.
Preference is given to a piano student.
Established in memory of David Mazanec, former Suzuki student, this scholarship provides tuition for Suzuki violin students with at least one year of previous study in the program. Established in 1986 by the family and friends of Mr. Moennig, this scholarship provides partial tuition for private instruction to talented pre-college string students. Established in 1990 by Pearl International, this pre-college scholarship covers full tuition during the academic year for private instruction and classes in music theory and ear training and in music history and literature. Established in 1989 through a bequest from Elizabeth Binford Bergner, this scholarship provides partial tuition each semester for a piano student. Established in 1992 by the Blair Guild, this scholarship provides partial tuition for a student who shows musical ability and the need for financial assistance.