Nurturing Talent,
Inspiring Communities.
Welcome! Please enjoy our season of free admission concerts performed by outstanding music conservatory students and recent graduates across Westchester, NY.
Launching Careers & Connecting Neighborhoods
All artists face challenges in learning their crafts. With our philosophy that there is no single path of expression, Young Musicians of Westchester (YMW) assists musicians embarking on professional careers by providing opportunities to perform before Westchester audiences.
YMW's artists honor historic forms of music and explore new areas of creativity, presenting Westchester communities with a rich range of cultural, social, and intellectual diversity through free admission concerts. Musicians receive stipends for their participation in our programs and we fundraise for this purpose.
Supporting Tomorrow's Virtuosos
Featuring conservatory musicians in recital across Westchester County, NY.
Live Performances Across Westchester
Bringing classical, chamber, and jazz music to public libraries, halls, and community spaces.
Cello Recital Showcase
School & Community Outreach
Purchase College Recital Series
Who We Are & How We Select Artists
Young Musicians of Westchester is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Westchester County, NY. We offer concerts that are free to the public and free to schools.
Conservatory Partnerships
We partner with music conservatories and universities with outstanding music programs (including Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes, and Yale School of Music), providing their students and recent alumni with opportunities to perform the music they are studying and interested in exploring. We also seek out venues where artists and their audiences gather to explore and listen to this range of musical expression.
Musician Guidelines
- Soloists & Singers: Age 18 to 30 years old.
- Chamber & Jazz Ensembles: Average age maximum 30 (oldest member max 35).
- Diverse Repertoire: Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Vocal, Brass, and Contemporary forms.
- Community Engagement: Performers directly interact and converse with audiences after each concert.
Our Generous Sponsors
Young Musicians of Westchester is made possible with generous support from state, regional, and institutional foundation grants.
Statewide Community Regrants Program
Rudyard & Emanuella Reimss Memorial Fund
The Paul & Edith Rea Charitable Trust
Join Us in Sustaining Free Music for Everyone
Your tax-deductible contribution goes directly toward performer stipends and concert venue arrangements across Westchester.