For classical music lovers in Montgomery County, driving to Houston venues can be daunting. Fortunately, YTA Circle, a program for supporters of the Young Texas Artists Music Competition (YTA), goes the distance instead. The group brings artists and conductors to the area for special members-only programming. That includes Eiki Isomura, artistic director and principal conductor … Read more
Quintessential celebration of classical music with a Texas twist raises $100K for the nonprofit CONROE, Texas – April 2019 –The Young Texas Artists (YTA) Bach, Beethoven and Barbecue gala on March 9 was jam-packed with one phenomenal moment after another, including a performance by members of the iconic Kilgore College Rangerettes and a visit from … Read more
Talented Musicians Dazzle Audience During 35th Annual Event CONROE, Texas – March 13, 2019 – The 35th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition culminated on Saturday, March 9, with the highly anticipated Finalists’ Concert & Awards at Conroe’s Crighton Theatre. The event featured CEO of Steinway & Sons Ron Losby, who flew in from New … Read more
Steinway CEO, SPIRIO high-tech piano, special guests and world-class talent highlight unforgettable Texas evening CONROE, Texas – Feb. 21, 2019 – From members of the world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes to Ron Losby, worldwide CEO of Steinway & Sons, Young Texas Artists (YTA) is elevating the glamour, fun and excitement of its Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue … Read more
CONROE, Texas – Feb. 6, 2019 – Young Texas Artists (YTA) has announced that their 2019 benefit gala, Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue, which helps support YTA’s acclaimed annual music competition, will be co-chaired by Terry Husbands Giles of Conroe and Allyson Ayton of April Sound on Lake Conroe. The “jeans to jewels” gala, scheduled for … Read more
CONROE, Texas – Dec. 17, 2018 – An elite panel of judges has been selected for the 2019 Young Texas Artists Music Competition, scheduled for March 7-9, 2019, at the Crighton Theatre, 234 North Main St., in Downtown Conroe. The competition features musicians between the ages of 18 and 32 who are Texas residents or those attending … Read more
Planet Lincoln Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Charity Classic & Fun Day April Sound brings family-friendly fun to annual golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 29 CONROE, Texas – Aug. 29, 2018 – On Saturday, Sept. 29, the 2018 April Sound Charity Classic & Fun Day, with presenting sponsor Planet Lincoln, will provide fun-filled family-friendly fundraising … Read more
2018 April Sound Charity Classic and 35th Anniversary Young Texas Artists To Join Forces For Charity Charity Classic & Fun Day, Saturday, Sept. 29 CONROE, TEXAS – July 18, 2018 – Two of Montgomery County’s most dynamic organizations are partnering for an especially exciting April Sound Charity Classic, a day of family fun and fundraising, … Read more
CONROE, Texas June 26, 2017 Kenneth Broberg, a 2013 silver medalist in the Young Texas Artists Competition in Conroe, is now the silver medal winner in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. “We are just thrilled,” Susie Pokorski, chair of Young Texas Artists, Inc. said. This is an extremely prestigious competition. For a musician, placing … Read more