Young Texas Artists
Young Texas Artists
Our mission is to encourage excellence in young Texas musicians, inspire their audiences, and enrich the cultural life of our state.
(YTA) is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit presenter of music competitions and events, career development programs, and cultural enrichment outreach. We educate, inspire, and build audiences for classical music and the other fine arts. YTA has been inspiring excellence in Texas since 1983.
2026 YTA Music Competition Winners

Cirdan Vonnahme, cello
GRAND PRIZE
Heechang Byun, baritone
AUDIENCE CHOICE
Gold
Sean Yang, piano
Cirdan Vonnahme, cello
Heechang Byun, baritone
Hunter O’Brien, flute
sILVER
Huiqun Wu, piano
Mona Endo, violin
Elizabeth Marlow, soprano
Diego Jaquez, tuba
HONORABLE MENTION
Byeol Kim, violin
Sofia Rohlman, soprano
Najee Greenlee, clarinet