Artists - Yamaha

Jeffrey Khaner

Born in 1958 in Montreal, Canada, Khaner studied at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of the late Julius Baker. After serving as co-principal of the Pittsburgh Symphony and principal of the Cleveland Orchestra and Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, he has been Principal Flute of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1990.

Nicolas Prost

Born in 1971, Nicolas Prost obtains into 1994 the 1st Prices unanimously of saxophone and chamber music to Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique of Paris.

Dave Koz

In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time GrammyR nominee, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

Miguel Costa

Clarinet teacher in the “Escola Profissional Metropolitana”, “Academia de Música de Almada” and “Conservatório de Música da Metropolitana”.

Jose Manuel Barquero

Bass Trombone Soloist of Real Orchestra of Sevilla City

Stanley Westh

Stanley Westh is the latest top flight brass musician.

YolanDa Brown

Life’s intended path is often affected by timing and sudden opportunity. The fortunes of YolanDa Brown, for example, although always driven by her talent, intelligence and facility to get things done, have at crucial moments offered up some unexpected options.

Jelka Weber

Jelka Weber is a flutist with the Berliner Philharmoniker and a highly regarded soloist and educator. Having played with some of Europe’s top orchestras, Jelka is also a highly regarded chamber musician.

John Bruce Yeh

John Bruce Yeh joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1977, the first Asian musician ever appointed to the CSO, and is now the longest-serving clarinetist in CSO history.

Lisa Nelsen

Lisa’s overriding passion for the stage is evident in concert, classes and adjudications for festivals.