Shaping the Future of
Classical Music
One Young Artist at a Time
W A N T T O P E R F O R M
“Preparing my YAP recitals challenged me immensely and taught me how to grow as a performer. Presenting the same program multiple times gave me clarity about my strengths and what I needed to improve. Connecting with the audience reaffirmed why I love performing.”
- YAP artist
Selected Performances:
Cameron Renshaw, cello
Finale from Paganini’s Variations on One String on a Theme from “Moses” by Rossini
Ella Xu, oboe
Clip from Saint-Sans, Sonata for Oboe and Piano in D Major, Op. 166
Lauren Yoon, violin, Evelyn Young cello
Finale from Handel / Halverson Passacaglia
We invite applications from a highly select group of high school classical musicians whose artistry reflects pre-professional achievement and exceptional musical distinction. Video clips below, taken from recent programs, are representative. Additional performance videos are available here.
We anticipate offering three performance opportunities during our 27/28 season The exact dates will be set based on availability of the artists selected.
To be eligible, you should be a student at or below the high school level who plans to study classical music performance at a conservatory or university. You must be a US citizen or hold a visa and reside in the United States. Click here for complete details .
Interested candidates should submit some basic information about themselves on our
application form including a link to at least two solo performance videos. Selections will be made on a rolling basis starting in September 2026.