Young Performers Career Advancement Program

The Young Performers Career Advancement (YPCA) Program. YPCA, part of the Arts Presenters Classical Connections initiative, is a program designed to assist classical musicians in the formative stages of their careers by offering opportunities to meet and work with established presenters, managers, agents and artists.

“I gained incredible insights into the music business and the relationships between all the people involved in producing performances and making a career,” said Ayano Ninomiya, a violinist and 2009 YPCA participant. “I gained a lot more confidence through this knowledge – and excitement to start applying these concepts to forge a unique career path.”

The program provides a practical overview of the presenting and touring industry, along with expert instruction in the development of audience engagement skills and the chance to perform in front of a wide array of professionals from the field. Through a national partnership developed with the Sphinx Competition, APAP also provides an opportunity for a Sphinx Competition alumni artist or ensemble to participate in the program each year.  

 YPCA participants will:

• Attend APAP|NYC 2011
• Participate in an Arts Presenters Showcase
• Maintain Year-long Access to National/International Performance Opportunities
  

Notable YPCA Alumni include:

• eighth blackbird (YPCA Class of 2002)
• Imani Winds (YPCA Class of 2003)
• Jennifer Koh, Violin  (YPCA Class of 2000)
• Miró Quartet  (YPCA Class of 2001)
• Inon Barnatan, piano (YPCA Class of 2007)
• Thomas Meglioranza, Baritone (YPCA Class of 2005)
• Calder Quartet (YPCA Class of 2005)
• Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet (YPCA Class of 2003)
• The Daedalus Quartet (YPCA Class of 2004)
• Jason Vieaux, Guitar (YPCA Class of 1999)
• Jacques Thibaud String Trio (YPCA Class of 2003)

Program guidelines and applications can be found here.