Solo Competition

Now accepting applications for the Dwight Beckham Young Soloists Competition

Due to some major conflicts, we have had to change our dates for the upcoming Dwight Beckham Young Soloist Competition. The new dates are as follows: 

Application submission deadline: Wednesday, October 29th

Audition date: Sunday, December 7th

To apply, download both PDFs below and read the eligibility requirements. Submit your applications by mail no later than October 29, 2025.

NMKSO Young Soloists Competition
P.O. Box 245
North Newton, KS 67117

Download the announcement here Download the application here

Congratulations to our 2024 Winners:

NMKSO Music Director

Gavin Hadley

Piano
Newton High School

NMKSO Music Director

Peter Buller

Oboe
Bethel College

 

Congratulations to our 2023 Winners:

NMKSO Music Director

Ava Waln

Saxophone

NMKSO Music Director

Josue Coy Dick

Violin
Bethel College

 

Congratulations to our 2022 Winners:

NMKSO Music Director

Sophie Thiessen

Violin
Andover High School

NMKSO Music Director

Eli Regier

Saxohpone
Bethel College

 

Congratulations to our 2021 Winners:

NMKSO Music Director

Takuto Kametsu

Violin
Hesston College

NMKSO Music Director

Caleb Garber

Cello
Newton High School

 

Congratulations to our 2020 Winners:

NMKSO Music Director

Josue Coy Dick

Violin
Newton High School

NMKSO Music Director

Chu Yu Wu

Piano
Kansas Wesleyan University