Yamaha Young Performing Artists
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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 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.
2024 YYPA WINNERS
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Andy Hankes | Flute | Eastman School of Music |
| Jeehoon Kim | Oboe | Colburn School |
| Bram Schenck | Clarinet | University of Southern California |
| Isaac Boone | Saxophone | Northwestern University |
| Riko Sasaki | Saxophone | Berklee College of Music |
| Dylan Johnson | Trumpet | California State University Long Beach |
| Nanami Haruta | Trombone | Michigan State University |
| Natalie Colegrove | Euphonium | University of Miami, Frost School of Music |
| Willem Jochems | Drum Set | Berklee College of Music |
| Michael Lee-Smith | Percussion | Eastman School of Music |
| Jiaxi Li | Piano | Eastman School of Music |
2024 YYPA Honorable Mention
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Caterina Manfrin | Flute | Temple University |
| Miles Wazni | Clarinet | Bard College Conservatory of Music |
| Daniel Cohen | Saxophone | The Juilliard School |
| Andrew Kim | Trombone | Michigan State University |
| Anton Kot | Drum Set | New York University |
| Bianca Ciubancan | Violin | Northside College Preparatory High School |
| Felix Kim | Cello | Eastman School of Music |
| Soohyun Lee | Piano | Indiana University |