For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, July 20, 2026. Questions? Contact David Rowell at programs@apap365.org.

You will be unable to edit your application after submission. For that reason, it is highly encouraged that you review the application guidelines and preview prior to proceeding with this form.

ARTIST/ENSEMBLE INFORMATION

OPTIONAL ARTIST INFORMATION

YPCA artists must have a representative who can support them during the APAP|NYC conference. This may include a mentor, sponsor, presenter, organization, personal representative, or professional artist manager or agent. The goal is to ensure artists can focus on their work while someone familiar with their career is present to help navigate the conference experience.

If an artist has questions about this distinction, please contact the APAP Programs team, programs@apap365.org for further clarification.

ARTIST REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

Please Note: APAP membership is not required in order to apply to the YPCA program, but artists must have representation (agent, manager, personal representative or an equivalent support structure) to be eligible for the program.

If selected to participate, an artist’s representative must be/become an APAP member and register to attend APAP|NYC 2027 to represent the YPCA artist/ensemble.

See eligibility requirements in the YPCA Guidelines for more information.

For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, July 20, 2026. Questions? Contact David Rowell at programs@apap365.org.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Performance Videos.

• Provide up to five links from YouTube or Vimeo recordings of repertoire representative of the individual artist’s or the ensemble’s current performance level. Review panelists will primarily focus on the first two minutes of each video.
• Artists should choose “recital” repertoire that is reflective of the applicant’s skill level as well as creativity and consider variety of genres and styles.
• Please do not submit concertos, operas or aria performances with orchestra. The recording must be live and unedited. Performances do not need to be public but must be recorded during a live performance within the past three years.
• Performers on the recording must match those applying to this program. Each submitted video needs to provide the following information in the description:
  • The name of the artist or ensemble
  • The date of the recording or live performance (please specify)
  • The venue of the performance
  • The composer and title of the piece on the recording

Artist Statement. The soloist or ensemble must address these questions in detail via written statement (2-page max) OR uploaded video statement (3 minutes max):

• What do you hope to gain from this experience? How will you benefit from participating in the YPCA program?
• List and describe your career goals. Be specific on your efforts/strategies to achieve your career goals.
• Where do you envision yourself in three years?
• Describe your demonstrated interest and commitment to audience development and engagement. Describe your specific educational/audience outreach program interests/ideas, and in detail, write about the specific ways you’ve reached out (beyond the formal concert setting) to try to engage audiences with your music, especially those audiences who are less familiar with classical music.

Recommendation from Mentor or Representation (200 words max)

• Artist/ensembles must provide a letter of recommendation from their representation or a mentor outlining why the artist/ensemble is a good candidate for the program and how the artist/ensemble would benefit from participating.
• Letter of recommendation should be signed and include the name, title, company (if applicable), phone, and email address of the representative / mentor.

Professional Resume. If an ensemble, please list information for each member and for the ensemble when appropriate. The resume should include:

• A performance history covering the past two years or since the professional debut of the artist/ensemble. All performances listed must be paid engagements. Include residency and other education activities. Performance history to include venue, city/state, repertoire.
• A list of awards and other recognition.
• A list of major teachers and conservatory(ies) or school(s) attended.