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Welcome to the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Website!
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 awards ceremony at the Music for All™ Summer Symposium, 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.
| 2011 YYPA Winners | ||
| Name | Hometown | Instrument |
| Minhee Kim | Flute | |
| Thomas English | Bassoon | |
| Kevin Schaffter | Clarinet | |
| Jasper Dutz | Jazz Saxophone | |
| Lucas Hopkins | Classical Saxophone | |
| Jonathan Heim | Trumpet | |
| Austin Larson | Horn | |
| Grant Jameson | Euphonium | |
| Natalie Yu | Violin | |
| Yesse Kim | Piano | |
| Honorable Mention | ||
| Katherine Velasquez | Flute | |
| Micah Wright | Clarinet | |
| Josh Shpak | Jazz Trumpet | |
| Tim McCarthy | Classical Trumpet | |
| Kelton Koch | Trombone | |
| Tyler Rhodes | Guitar | |
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