NEPACMS Young Apprentice Program

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 choose 1 to 2 groups for the 2024-2025 program.

Overview

Education



  • Monthly coachings with NEPACMS Members


  • Special coachings / masterclasses with world-class NEPACMS Guest Artists


  • Free admission to select NEPACMS concerts

Performing Opportunities



  • Community Outreach Performances


  • Opening for select NEPACMS concert series program(s)

Location

Coaching locations are to be determined based on needs and logistics. Members of the ensemble are responsible for arranging and executing regular practice/rehearsal sessions outside of coachings.

Fees

Tuition is free for Young Apprentices chosen for the program.

Eligibility



  • Applications are open to individuals or pre-formed ensembles of three to five players. If applying as a group, please have a name for the group.


  • Players must be 25 or younger. Members under 18 years of age in accepted ensembles will require parental consent prior to participation in the YAP program.


  • All applicants must be residents of the Northeast PA region.


  • For 2024-2025, eligibility is open to ensembles with instrument combinations consisting violin, viola, cello, bass, and/or piano

Application



  • EACH MEMBER of the pre-formed group must apply individually.


  • Please submit a video recording of 5-7 minutes of a work or works of the applicant's choice.


  • If applying as a group, the video must be of the entire group playing together, but the video itself may be submitted by only one of the members.


  • Application deadline: September 15, 2024

Thank you for your interest! The application period for the 2024-2025 program year has ended.

YAP Events

  • 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 …

    October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Kirby Center for Creative Arts