Young Artists of America

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Mission: Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization offering world-class training to gifted and committed young performing artists in a professional, nurturing and collaborative environment. Through mentorship and individualized instruction from renowned artists, students work collaboratively to perform fully orchestrated works of music-theatre in state-of-the-art venues such as Strathmore, where YAA resides as the arts center’s first Affiliate.

Community Stories

2 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

pacocm Board Member

Rating: 5

10/29/2012

This is the story of two brothers that have, in two short years, created opportunities for young (high school) artists to experience the repertoire and performance quality level that is normally only available to and created by professionals. The six concerts, to date, have included a full production of the Phantom of the Opera (ballet, opera arias, and a sumptuous arrangement of the musical.) The concert renditions of the arias and musical hits have played to sold out houses in the Maryland area. The brothers Sanz have drawn from the talent in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area and have consistently produced a compact but full sound orchestra and highlighted some of the most amazing voices discovered at the high school level. With a focus on teaching the art, the brothers have crafted and maintained a level of performance that must be seen and heard to be understood and appreciated.

Riley Obo Donor

Rating: 5

10/27/2012

It is amazing what grand performance these high school students are able to give after participating with this group. In addition to the musical education and performance opportunity, most importantly, the exposure to watching professionals at work, truly gives these young people the knowledge of the skill level they must strive for. At the end of a session, these students have had their eyes open to what it will truly take for them to succeed, and the level of work they must bring, to truly succeed in this field.

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