Ray Benson: Distinctively Texas
When Young Texas Artists (YTA) holds its classical music competition finals on March 8, Texas music legend Ray Benson will be there to serve as master of ceremonies. Benson, a ten-time Grammy Award winner and founder of Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, is helping YTA celebrate its 40th anniversary — he’ll also perform … Read more
Apply Now for 2025 YTA Music Competition
The application period for the 2025 Young Texas Artists Music Competition continues through Dec. 31, 2024.
Video: Pianist James Dick
World-renowned pianist James Dick, founder of the Round Top Festival Institute, performs during the 2024 YTA Classic Cabaret celebration.
Make Your Reservations for YTA’s 40th Anniversary Party
Now is the time to make your reservations for Young Texas Artists’ (YTA’s) 40th anniversary party, “The Stars at Night.”
YTA’s 2024 Gold Medalist in Voice a Grammy Nominee
YTA’s 2024 Gold Medalist in Voice, soprano Krista Renée Pape. is now a Grammy Award nominee!
Expert Advice: Matthew Dirst, Ars Lyrica Houston
Matthew Dirst shares insights on establishing Ars Lyrica Houston and offers advice for emerging artists.
Where Are They Now? Yena Lee
Young Texas Artists’ 2018 Gold Medalist in the Strings Division shares an update on her career.
The Keynote: YTA Alums Shine in World Premiere
When reviewers commended the world premiere of “The Righteous” for its stellar vocal performances last summer, their write-ups included praise for two Young Texas Artists (YTA) Gold Medalists in Voice. They are Baritone Michael Mayes (2002), currently a nominee for a DER FAUST (Germany’s most prestigious theater award), and soprano Elena Villalón (2020), who made … Read more
YTA Announces Stellar 2024-2025 Season
Young Texas Artists’ (YTA) 2024-2025 season is now underway. “This is a particularly meaningful season for us because it includes our 40th Young Texas Artists Music Competition, a major milestone for us,” YTA President/CEO Susie Pokorski said. “We’ve been helping emerging classical musicians in Texas launch successful careers since 1983. This season, we’re celebrating that legacy and looking … Read more
Where Are They Now? Matthew Loudermilk
Matthew Loudermilk was Young Texas Artists’ 2008 Gold Medalist in Piano. He recently shared an update on his career with us. How would you say your experience with YTA impacted you and your music career? Well, it was a wonderful experience. It’s always delightful to win first — It’s a big encouragement. There’s a lot … Read more
