Young Artist Performances

Young Artist Performances was founded by
Judy and Joe Gimbel of Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Gimbels avocation for the past 25 years has been to foster a love and appreciation of classical music in young people

In 1991 the Gimbels founded the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (suburban Philadelphia). Joe served as Board Chairman for 15 years, 7 of which he acted as Executive Director, During that time, Judy held the position of Treasurer and organized and managed 4 international tours. Today YOBC consists of 9 ensembles and provides a classical music experience to more than 250 young people each year

Upon moving to Hilton Head, Joe joined the Educational Outreach Committee of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and was responsible for reviving a local youth concerto competition and then expanding it into one of the largest of its type in the Southeast.

The Gimbels have joined together with
The Performing Arts Consortium , 501 C3 non-profit organization, to create a unique performance opportunity for young artists preparing for or recently having entered a music conservatory. Young musicians accepted into the program travel to Hilton Head Island and perform at several venues, including a private home. They are provided with meals, housing, local transportation and an honorarium. A young artists might use this opportunity to gain professional performance experience, or perform repertoire required in an upcoming audition, competition or jury.

Proceeds from the performances are used to provide funding for the special needs of other emerging young artists through the Consortium.

Next season, we anticipate providing three performance opportunities. The exact dates will be set based on availability of the selected musicians.

To be eligible, you should be a high school student, who plans on attending a music school after graduation or currently attending a conservatory. You must be a US citizen or hold a US student visa and reside in the United States. You should be able to arrive on Hilton Head Island, with or without parents, at your own expense, on a Friday afternoon and plan on departing Sunday evening. Once you arrive all meals, transportation and housing will be provided. You should plan on performing a 45 - 75 minute classical music instrumental concert with accompaniment. (You may provide your own accompanist or one will be provided for you.)

Interested candidates should submit an email to YAP@gimbelassociates.com containing your Name, Address, Telephone, Email Address, Age, Grade, Name and email address of private teacher, and a Link to a recent solo video performance (YouTube public or Unlisted videos are preferred. Applications must be received March 1, 2015. Candidates will be notified by email of our selections by May 1, 2015