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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.
| 2013 YYPA Winners | ||
| Name | Hometown | Instrument |
| Xue Su | Cincinnati, OH | Flute |
| Ron Cohen Mann | New York, NY | Oboe |
| Danny Mui | Kalamazoo, MI | Clarinet |
| Tsz Kiu Kwok | Iowa City, IA | Saxophone |
| Alekos Syropoulos | Ann Arbor, MI | Jazz Saxophone |
| Joshua Gilbert | Lexington, MA | Jazz Trumpet |
| Markus Osterlund | Honolulu, HI | Horn |
| Joe LeFevre | Kalamazoo, MI | Tuba |
| Johnathan Hulett | South Miami, FL | Jazz Drum Set |
| Addison Frei | Oviedo, FL | Jazz Piano |
| Kanako Shimasaki | Springfield, OH | Violin |
| 2013 YYPA Honorable Mention | ||
| Yerim Choi | New York, NY | Flute |
| Isabel Skau | Portland, OR | Clarinet |
| Aaron Shaw | Los Angeles, CA | Jazz Saxophone |
| Calvin Wong | Iowa City, IA | Saxophone |
| Tomer Ron | Boston, MA | Jazz Trumpet |
| Brett Hodge | Kansas City, MO | Horn |
| Dakota Smith | Countryside, IL | Percussion |
| Sho Matsumoto | Montebello, CA | Piano |
| Edward Leung | Ozone Park, NY | Piano |
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