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Yamaha Announces 35th Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments and audio solutions, today announced the 11 winners of the 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition. The competition is designed to acknowledge and reward exceptional young musicians who are studying in the United States and excel in classical, jazz, and contemporary music genres.

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  • "The 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition Winners are extraordinary!"
  • "The 2024 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition Winners are extraordinary!"
  • Natalie Colegrove – Euphonium – University of Miami, Frost School of Music
    The 2024 YYPA Honorable Mention:
    The Yamaha Young Performing has been an important platform for Yamaha to Artists program has engage with young and talented musicians.
  • To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners visit, https://yamaha.io/YYPA .

The 34th Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists Announced

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha has selected 12 notable musicians as its 2023 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition winners. The YYPA competition recognizes outstanding young musicians studying in the United States who excel in classical, jazz and contemporary music genres who excel in classical, jazz and contemporary music.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha has selected 12 notable musicians as its 2023 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition winners.
  • "The Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Program has stood the test of time and helped launch the careers of many young, aspiring artists.
  • The 2023 Yamaha Young Performing Artists receive an all-expense-paid trip to the YYPA Celebration being held from June 24-27, 2023.
  • To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners visit, https://yamaha.io/YYPA .

The 33rd Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists Announced

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Yamaha has selected thirteen notable musicians as their 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) winners. The YYPA competition recognizes outstanding young musicians studying in the United States who transcend classical, jazz and contemporary music.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Yamaha has selected thirteen notable musicians as their 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) winners.
  • "The YYPA Program is one of the ways we at Yamaha continue to show our commitment to promising young musicians' futures.
  • The 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, all-expense paid trip to the YYPA Celebration being held June 25-28, 2022.
  • To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners visit, https://yamaha.io/YYPA .

Yamaha Drums Welcomes Drummer John Sturino to the Company's Legendary Artist Roster

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha Drums today announced the signing of New York-based drummer, arranger, composer and educator John Sturino to the roster of Yamaha Artists.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha Drums today announced the signing of New York-based drummer, arranger, composer and educator John Sturino to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
  • "John's versatility as a drummer makes him the perfect addition to the family of Yamaha drum artists," said Greg Crane, manager of Artist Relations, drums, Yamaha Corporation of America.
  • Sturino's Yamaha gear of choice includes the Maple Custom Absolute Drums, Absolute Maple and Recording Custom Snare Drums, Crosstown Hardware and FP-9 pedals.
  • Yamaha drums and hardware fit this criteria time and time again, and never let me down," said Sturino.

Yamaha Entertainment Group Nominated for Eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards

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Monday, December 2, 2019
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, "World Without Music."

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, "World Without Music."
  • "It is an honor to be nominated for these awards and I deeply thank NATAS for recognizing this powerful film," said Chris Gero, chief artist relations executive, Yamaha Artist Relations Group/Yamaha Entertainment Group.
  • Gero and his team at Yamaha Entertainment Group have won 11 Regional Emmy Awards since 2016.
  • Home to more than 3,600 talented artists, Yamaha Entertainment Group is responsible for the development and advancement of the Yamaha brand name through numerous artist related activities worldwide.

Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst Honored with Yamaha Legacy in Education Award at PASIC 2019

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Friday, November 15, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha bestowed the company's prestigious Legacy in Education Award on Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 13-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha bestowed the company's prestigious Legacy in Education Award on Marc Dicciani and Tom Aungst at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 13-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Presented by John Wittmann, senior director, Artist Relations and Education, Yamaha, and Greg Crane, manager, Artist Relations, Yamaha Acoustic/DTX Drums, Yamaha, the award recognizes distinguished Yamaha Artists and music educators for their extraordinary service to, and impact on, the field of music education.
  • "Marc and Tom are more than deserving of this recognition for their unwavering dedication to music education," said Wittmann.
  • As a teacher and mentor, Tom Aungst has dedicated countless hours toward the education and development of his students, colleagues and peers.

Yamaha Showcases Innovative Products at PASIC 2019 with Top Artist Performances, Clinics and Industry-Focused Seminars

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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In addition, the company will also be showcasing dozens of Yamaha Artist performances and clinics.

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  • In addition, the company will also be showcasing dozens of Yamaha Artist performances and clinics.
  • This year, Yamaha will represent the show with impressive clinics and demos from a diverse roster of artists.
  • Yamaha will be sharing these stories and insights with fellow educators in the Yamaha Music Educator Community on Facebook and in the Yamaha Educator newsletter.
  • YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, music, professional audio installation and consumer markets.

Yamaha Synths Marks 45th Anniversary with Worldwide Video Stream Highlighting New Products and Artist Performances

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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HAMAMATSU, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha is celebrating a milestone in synthesizer innovation and technology with the Yamaha Synthesizers 45th Anniversary Streaming Event, 24 hours of worldwide video streaming from Yamaha headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan.

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  • HAMAMATSU, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha is celebrating a milestone in synthesizer innovation and technology with the Yamaha Synthesizers 45th Anniversary Streaming Event, 24 hours of worldwide video streaming from Yamaha headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan.
  • The streaming video event will feature new product announcements, demos, performances and interviews from Yamaha Artists, product designers and specialists, along with extensive insight into Yamaha synthesizer history.
  • This event will feature performances and interviews from Yamaha Artists Avery*Sunshine and Michael Patrick, along with composer/vocalist/synthesist Tori Letzler.
  • Hearing the music people make with Yamaha synthesizers fuels our drive to make innovative instruments," said Nate Tschetter, product marketing manager, Yamaha Synths.