Young Artists Foundation

Chamber music is the core of YAF. Students learn the fundamentals of high-level ensemble playing by rehearsing and performing alongside world-class faculty. Each semester, faculty prepare ensembles to perform complete masterworks from the standard repertoire, resulting in rapid student growth and higher standards of playing through direct, curated feedback.

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By studying chamber music, all students experience first-hand insights from accomplished teaching artists beyond their primary instrument. Pianists especially gain valuable ensemble experience otherwise inaccessible to them in youth orchestras. In addition to exploring a deeper dimension of music making, students develop an extensive network of mentors, fellow dedicated students, and future colleagues.