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 First Reading
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!
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 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.
March 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral
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Masterclass with artists from “Origins” concert
A masterclass was held with artists from the January “Origins” concerts for participants in the NEPACMS Young Apprentice Program. This session offered valuable insights into posture, sound production, and other
January 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Kirby Center for Creative Arts
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Masterclass with artists from “Joy & Retrospection” concert
Guest artists from the November “Joy & Retrospection” concerts, Erin Ellis and Amadi Azikiwe, gave a masterclass to participants of the Young Apprentice Program which included a violin duo, violin
November 1, 2024 @ 6:00 pm at Marian Chapel
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Masterclass with cellist, Dr. Bryan Hayslett
Dr. Bryan Hayslett led an engaging session for participants of the Young Apprentice Program, offering a masterclass to two cellists and a string quartet. The session culminated in a dynamic
October 13, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Kirby Center for Creative Arts