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 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.
2018 YYPA WINNERS
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Abby Easterling | Flute | University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music |
| Eder Rivera | Oboe | Columbus State University, Schwob School of Music |
| Sara Han | Clarinet | Curtis Institute of Music |
| Eric Nakanishi | Saxophone | Berklee College of Music |
| Joseph Tkach | Trumpet | Baylor University |
| Ian Kaufman | Trombone | Temple University |
| Chin-Li Sophia Lo | Marimba | Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music |
| Carles Pereira | Drum Set | Berklee College of Music |
| Joshua Brown | Violin | Music Institute of Chicago Academy |
| Cole Davis | Upright Bass | Manhattan School of Music |
| Angie Zhang | Piano | The Juilliard School |
2018 YYPA Honorable Mention
| Name | Instrument | School |
| Adam Sadberry | Flute | University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music |
| Juan Esteban Martinez | Clarinet | Peabody Institute of Music of the Johns Hopkins University |
| Julian Velasco | Saxophone | Michigan State University |
| Nathan See | Saxophone | Berklee College of Music |
| Natalie Dungey | Trumpet | University of California Los Angeles |
| Jordan Dinkins | French Horn | Peabody Institute of Music of the Johns Hopkins University |
| Brandon Cazden | Tuba | Manhattan School of Music |
| Max Marsillo | Drum Set | Capital University |
| Jacob Warren | Upright Bass | University of Michigan |
| Guobi Liu | Piano | University of Kansas |
| Max Holm | Piano | Berklee College of Music |