Nicolas Valencia

Viola

Pronouns

He/Him

Fellow

2023

Age

Birthplace

Houston, Texas

Current School

University of Southern California Thornton School of Music,

Compeers

Ellen Barger and Tony Helf; Clive Chang and Chad Tendler

Scholarship Donor

Music Academy Scholarship in Viola, anonymous donor

Nicolas is currently earning a master’s degree at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, studying with Yura Lee. Nicolas is principal viola of the Fantasmi Chamber Ensemble. He was a finalist in the UNT Concerto Competition (‘19, ‘20, ‘21) and participated in the 2022 American Viola Society Masterclass Series.