Young Texas Artists Music Competition Showcases Promising Classical Musicians
Arts nonprofit Young Texas Artists (YTA) will bring eight rising classical music stars to the stage Saturday, March 14.
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Young Texas Artists’ Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Celebrates Spirit of Texas
Young Texas Artists’ 2026 Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala will be a grand, boot-stomping salute to Texas.
The Key Note: Composing Community
Matthew Kent Everett believes deeply in collaboration. Since launching The Woodlands Diversion in 2023, he has centered the nonprofit on collaboration among arts organizations and across genres, from classical music to dance, visual art, literature, theatrical arts, and film. Those collaborations move the organization closer to its goals of enriching the fine arts culture in … Read more
YTA Medalist Performs with Texas Medical Center Orchestra
The Texas Medical Center Orchestra’s 2024–25 season opened with “Cathedrals of Sound,” a concert featuring Szuyu Su, Young Texas Artists’ 2025 Silver Medalist in Piano and Audience Choice Award winner. (See video below). The concert took place Sept. 27, at South Main Baptist Church in Houston. Su performed Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, … Read more
The Key Note: Conversations in Music
As far as Shannon Hesse is concerned, the best way to play piano is to perform with others. “It feels like we’re having a conversation,” said Hesse, a regular collaborative pianist for the Young Texas Artists Music Competition. “We can share ideas and play off of each other. That, to me, is far more rewarding … Read more
Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 41st Season With Classic Cabaret
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.
The Key Note: A Heart for Music
Longtime Young Texas Artists volunteer Craig Stephan describes his journey as a musician and his commitment to YTA.
Young Texas Artists’ New Season Features Classic Cabaret, Music Competition and Gala
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
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.
Apply Now for 2025 YTA Music Competition
The application period for the 2025 Young Texas Artists Music Competition continues through Dec. 31, 2024.