The Young Apprentice Program (YAP) is a year-long program (September through May) with the aim to provide guidance and opportunities to young musicians in the Northeastern PA region.
NEPACMS will mentor 1 to 2 groups for the 2025-2026 program.
Overview
Eligibility
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Applications are open to individuals. -
For 2025-2026, eligibility is open to piano, violin, viola, cello, and bass. -
Players must be 25 or younger. Participants under 18 years of age will require parental consent prior to participation in the YAP program.
Education
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Intensives and score reading sessions with YAP faculty -
Masterclasses with world-class NEPACMS Guest Artists -
Free admission to select NEPACMS concerts
Performing Opportunities
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Community Outreach Performances
Fees
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$25 application fee -
Tuition is FREE for Young Apprentices chosen for the program.
Application
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Please submit a video recording of 5-7 minutes of a work or works of the applicant's choice. -
Application deadline: September 15, 2025
Past YAP Events
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2025-2026 YAP Reading Session
A first reading was held with 2025-2026 Young Apprentice Program participants, starting with introductions and diving into discussions on ensemble playing, music history, and more! This program is supported
October 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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YAP Score Reading Session
A virtual score reading session took place where YAP participants listened to and discussed music while reading along and understanding the score. This program is supported in part by the armature and
September 30, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
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YAP performance
The 2024-2025 YAP participants gave a performance at intermission in the “Fire & Serenity” season finale concert! This program is supported in part by the armature and Pennsylvania Council on
May 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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YAP WVIA interview and performance
YAP participants played and talked on ArtScene with Erika Funke on WVIA! This program is supported in part by the armature and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency
May 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
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Open Rehearsal with “Reverie” Concert Artists
YAP participants were invited to attend and observe an open rehearsal of the March 15 “Reverie” concert. This program is supported in part by the armature and Pennsylvania Council
March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral