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OCSA students were recognized as 2026 YoungArts Award Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation

The following students were recognized as 2026 YoungArts Award Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements. YoungArts Award Winners receive a monetary award of $250, and Winners with Distinction are invited to participate in National YoungArts Week and have their work further evaluated for cash awards of up to $10,000. Attendees of National YoungArts Week who meet the eligibility requirements are also considered for nomination to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Jazz
Emmet Althoen (IM, ‘28) - Piano
Samuel Chung (IM, ‘25) - Saxophone/Tenor & Saxophone/Baritone
Miri Izenberg (IM, ‘26) - Trumpet (Winner with Distinction)
Oliver Shiwota (IM, ‘27) - Guitar

Photography
Alyssa Kim (FTV, ‘27)

Voice
Claire Harmsen (PM, ‘26) - Popular
Miri Izenberg (IM, ‘26) - Jazz
Isabella Le (PM, ‘26) - Music Creation
Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - Music Creation
Lexie Shehab (PM, ‘27) - Jazz

Tags: fall-2025

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