Young Texas Artists

186

Medalists

199

Supporters

$380,000+

Prize Money

Young Texas Artists

(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