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The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Winners of this competition will be invited to attend an all-expense paid weekend at the Bands of America Summer Camp, receive a once in a lifetime performance opportunity in front of thousands, national press coverage, receive a recording and photos of the live performance, and participate in workshops designed to launch a professional music career. Winners also will enjoy many of the privileges of a Yamaha^® Artist, including services and communication with Yamaha's Artist Relations department.

YYPA 2027 Coming Soon!

2026 YYPA WINNERS

Name	Instrument	School
Enhan Li	Flute	The Colburn Music Academy
Harrison Kim	Clarinet	Eastman School of Music
Joshua Jung	Oboe	Vanderbilt University
Jason Xu	Saxophone	University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Eli Wyatt	Saxophone	University of Texas at Austin
Nicholas Peterson-Hunt	Trumpet	Rice University
Jennelle Williams	Horn	Eastman School of Music
Alex Parker	Trombone	University of North Texas
Ally Hansen	Tuba	Vanderbilt University
Chance Park	Percussion	Eastman School of Music
Elijah Marrewa	Drum Set	University of North Texas
Ashley Ryoo	Cello	Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
Adrian King	Piano	The Juilliard School

2026 YYPA Honorable Mention

Name	Instrument	School
Christopher Dechant	Clarinet	The Juilliard School
Joshua So	Oboe	Eastman School of Music
Jason Johnson	Saxophone	Vanderbilt University
Jade Park	Trumpet	The Juilliard School
Luke Young	Trumpet	Berklee College of Music
Joey Barnhouse	Tuba	Baldwin Wallace University
Will McCoy	Percussion	Florida State University
Katherine Chernyak	Viola	Bard Conservatory
Jacqueline Kaminski	Cello	Baldwin Wallace University
Celine Chen	Piano	University of Southern California