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.
2019 YYPA WINNERS
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Alejandro Lombo | Flute | Curtis Institute of Music |
| Freya Spence | Clarinet | Manhattan School of Music |
| Bhavani Kotha | Oboe | DePaul University |
| Eric Zheng | Saxophone | Northwestern University |
| Cade Gotthardt | Trumpet | California State University, Long Beach |
| Dave Mosko | Jazz Trombone | Rutgers University |
| Connor Rowe | Classical Trombone | The Colburn School |
| Austin Keck | Percussion | Eastman School of Music |
| Samuel Vargas | Violin | Columbus State University |
| Xinzhu Ma | Classical Piano | University of Michigan |
| Will Kjeer | Jazz Piano | California Institute of the Arts |
2019 YYPA Honorable Mention
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Martin Bernstein | Flute | Harvard University |
| Arin Sarkissian | Flute | Rice University |
| Rico Jones | Saxophone | Manhattan School of Music |
| Tyler Moore | Trumpet | Baylor University |
| Stephanie Fritz | Horn | Rutgers University |
| Maya Stepansky | Drum Set | Princeton University |