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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.
| 2012 YYPA Winners | ||
| Name | Hometown | Instrument |
| Matthew Ross | Mesconset, NY | Flute |
| Julia DeRosa | New Canaan, CT | Bassoon/Oboe |
| Elisha Willinger | Lake Worth, FL | Clarinet |
| Connor Mikula | Holland, MI | Saxophone |
| Kevin Sun | Belle Mead, NJ | Jazz Tenor Saxophone |
| Josh Shpak | Walnut Creek, CA | Jazz Trumpet |
| Alex Kovling | Lewisville, TX | Horn |
| Alex Schomaker | Covington, KY | Euphonium |
| Heejeong Shin | Irvine, CA | Marimba |
| Chase Morrin | San Diego, CA | Jazz Piano |
| Honorable Mention | ||
| Niles Watson | Damascus, MD | Flute |
| Sangwon Lee | East Walpole, MA | Clarinet |
| Caitlin Beare | Winchester, VA | Clarinet |
| Blake Deibel | Kansas City , MO | Jazz Saxophone |
| Jonathan Bhatia | Long Beach, CA | Trumpet |
| Mitchell McCrady | Sugar Grove, OH | Horn |
| Shelby Nugent | Waterloo, IL | Horn |
| Evan Belair | Massena, NY | Marimba |
| Gabriela Peña-Kim | Jacksonville, FL | Violin/Cello |
| Michael Delfin | Madera, CA | Piano |
| Yi-Yang Chen | Rochester, NY | Piano |
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