Press Release – Young Texas Artists

Young Texas Artists Will Bring Together Best of Two Worlds at 2026 Classic Cabaret

October 5, 2026October 1, 2026 by flori

Soprano Brennan Blankenship will be among the performers at the 2026 Classic Cabaret.

Young Texas Artists will combine elegance and classical music with a bit of country flavor at its 2026 Classic Cabaret celebration.

Standing Ovations, Texas Pride

October 1, 2026July 18, 2026 by flori

Group shot of 2026 Young Texas Artists Music Competition finalists.

The medalists in the 2026 Young Texas Artists Music Competition are, from left, Huiqun Wu, silver medal, piano division; Sean Yang, gold medal, Piano division; tuba player Diego Jaquez, silver medal, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp & Guitar division; violinist Mona Endo, silver medal, Strings division; cellist Cirdan Vonnahme, Grand Prize and gold medal, Strings division; soprano Elizabeth Marlow, silver medal, Voice division; flutist Hunter O’Brien, gold medal, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp & Guitar division; and baritone Heechang Byun, gold medal, Voice division, and Audience Choice Award winner. Photo by Dave Clements.

Young Texas Artists (YTA) brought together the best of Texas, from downhome traditions to world-class classical talent, during its 2026 gala and music competition in March.

Young Texas Artists Music Competition Showcases Promising Classical Musicians

March 9, 2026 by flori

Woman in gown sings in classical music competition

Soprano Elizabeth Marlow, Young Texas Artists' 2025 Gold Medalist in the Voice division, performs at the Finalists' Concert & Awards program. Photo by Dave Clements.

Arts nonprofit Young Texas Artists (YTA) will bring eight rising classical music stars to the stage Saturday, March 14.

Young Texas Artists’ Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Celebrates Spirit of Texas

February 25, 2026 by flori

Two woman at gala table, one in cowboy hat and Texas flag shirt

Young Texas Artists’ Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala is a “jeans-to-jewels” celebration. Shown at the 2025 gala are Dr. Emelyne Bingham, YTA’s artistic director, and Sue Moorhead. Photo by David Hopper.

Young Texas Artists’ 2026 Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala will be a grand, boot-stomping salute to Texas.

Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 41st Season With Classic Cabaret

February 17, 2026October 29, 2025 by flori

Multiple Grammy Award-nominated pianist Petronel Malan mesmerizes the audience during Young Texas Artists' Classic Cabaret. Photo by David Hopper.

Young Texas Artists (YTA) kicked off its 2025-26 season in style Oct. 16 with a dazzling Classic Cabaret celebration in The Woodlands featuring exquisite live music and performances by distinguished YTA alumni.

Young Texas Artists’ New Season Features Classic Cabaret, Music Competition and Gala

October 28, 2025September 11, 2025 by flori

Petronel Malan

Young Texas Artists’ 2025-26 performing arts season will include a kickoff party, the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, a gala, and a lecture series.

Major Milestone: Young Texas Artists Presents 40th Finalists’ Concert & Awards March 8

June 16, 2025February 27, 2025 by flori

Daeun Han performs “Totentanz, S. 126” by Franz Liszt during the 2024 Young Texas Artists (YTA) Music Competition Finalists’ Concert & Awards. Han won YTA’s Grand Prize and Gold Medal in the Piano division. Photo by Dave Clements.

This year marks YTA’s 40th classical music competition — 40 years of championing rising stars in classical music and inspiring audiences. And the public is invited to see it all unfold. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main Street, in the Downtown Conroe Cultural District.

Young Texas Artists 40th Anniversary Bash to Feature Texas Music Legend Ray Benson

June 16, 2025February 3, 2025 by flori

Man with white beard, wearing cowboy hat

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson, founder of Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, will be a special guest at Young Texas Artists’ 40th anniversary celebration and master of ceremonies during the YTA Music Competition & Finalists’ Concert March 8. Photo by Mike Shore.

Texas arts nonprofit Young Texas Artists (YTA) is about to celebrate a big anniversary with a big party featuring a huge name in Texas music, Ray Benson, as the special guest. YTA is going all out with its 40th anniversary celebration, The Stars at Night, which takes place Saturday, March 8, in the Downtown Conroe … Read more

Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 40th Season With Magical Evening

January 27, 2025November 11, 2024 by flori

Rick and Jamie Hamm with Gil and Debra Staley at YTA’s Classic Cabaret celebration. Photo by David Hopper.

Texas arts nonprofit announces a $50,000 matching grant and releases new details about its upcoming music competition and gala.

Young Texas Artists Launches New Season Featuring Its 40th Classical Music Competition

January 27, 2025September 25, 2024 by flori

Audience listens to lecture in art gallery

The “Classical Music and Art Through the Centuries” lecture series for YTA Circle, a group for YTA supporters, begins Thursday, Sept. 26.

Young Texas Artists (YTA) is celebrating a major milestone in its 2024-25 season: the 40th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition. The new season also features the “Classical Music and Art Through the Centuries” lecture series, YTA’s Classic Cabaret kick-off party honoring renowned classical pianist James Dick, and the Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala.