Membership

Membership levels now include concert tickets and unique opportunities to get to know our extraordinary YCA artists.
As we prepare to return to the concert hall, we are closely following COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety. We are thrilled to welcome you back safely, and can’t wait to share a season of exhilarating live performances with you!

Your generosity in joining one of our Membership levels allows you to be a partner in building brilliant musical careers. Join us in our mission to help these young artists thrive. Thank you!

*Space at all events is subject to availability.

Friends Circle

Wunderkind ($150-$499) - Fully tax-deductible

Supports an artist’s participation at a YCA Career Catalyst Workshop

Wunderkind benefits include:

Invitation to YCA International Final Auditions
Recognition in our concert programs for entire season

Join at the Wunderkind Level

Prodigy ($500-$999) - $50 is not tax-deductible

Supports one Educational Residency for an artist

Includes all Wunderkind benefits plus:

Invitation to one special event with YCA artists
2 concert tickets of your choosing

Join at the Prodigy Level

Virtuoso ($1,000-$1,499) - $100 is not tax-deductible

Supports an artist’s performance in the Orchestra Partners Program

Includes all Prodigy benefits plus:

Invitation to post-concert Opening Night champagne reception
2 additional concert tickets (4 tickets total)

Join at the Virtuoso Level

Leadership Circle

Silver Patron ($1,500-$2,499) - $200 is not tax-deductible

Supports a promotional photo or video session for an artist

Includes all Friends Circle benefits plus:

Invitation to the YCA Winners Concert
4 additional concert tickets with priority seating (8 tickets total)

Join at the Silver Patron Level

Gold Patron ($2,500-$4,999) - $300 is not tax-deductible

Supports the online streaming of a live event

Include all Silver Patron benefits plus:

Invitation to one Music Salon & Conversation
4 additional concert tickets with priority seating (12 tickets total)

Join at the Gold Patron Level

Platinum Patron ($5,000-$9,999) - $400 is not tax-deductible

Supports a special project for a YCA artist

Includes all Gold Patron benefits plus:

Invitation to YCA Career Catalyst workshop
Invitation to the YCA International Auditions Finals Luncheon
Up to 2 tickets to every concert with VIP seating

Join at the Platinum Patron Level

Benefactor ($10,000) - $450 is not tax-deductible

Supports one full day of the YCA International Auditions

Includes all Platinum Patron benefits plus:

Invitation to two Music Salons & Conversations
Invitation to a post-concert lunch at the Morgan Library & Museum
Additional concert tickets upon request

Join at the Benefactor Level

Gifts of $25,000 and above

Become a truly special YCA supporter for $25,000 or more. You will personally fund an artist’s place on the roster and enjoy other special benefits available to our premier partners. For further information please contact YCA President Daniel Kellogg at 212-307-6655.

*Space at all events is subject to availability.

Introducing Our Diamond CIrcle

To celebrate 60 incredible years, YCA is offering an anniversary Diamond Circle membership for contributions of $60,000 or more. For further information about the Diamond Circle please contact YCA President Daniel Kellogg at 212-307-6655.

“Young Concert Artists is a dream come true for any musician. You are immediately launched into a concert circuit where you can live, learn, and grow through the universal language of music. I will forever be grateful to YCA!”

— Maxim Lando