The Young Americans was founded in 1962 by Milton C. Anderson. During the 60′s and 70′s, the group would appear on numerous variety shows, singing and dancing with entertainers such as Judy Garland, Johnny Mathis, Julie Andrews, James McCraken, Dorothy Kirsten, Vic Damone, George Burns, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Henry Mancini, and Dean Martin. Eventually the group began touring internationally presenting concerts and musicals for presidents, heads of state, and audiences worldwide. This included a summer at the Bicentennial Celebration in Washington D.C. Among its 3,000+ alumni are professionals in music education, fine arts, motion pictures, television, radio, Broadway and recording.

The Young Americans are focused on providing music education and performance opportunities to young people around the world. The International Music Outreach Tours promote the importance of music education by bringing music workshops to 4th through 12th grade students around the world. The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts provides an innovative and creative learning environment that fosters artistic, intellectual and personal growth for those interested in becoming performers or arts educators.

The Young Americans is dedicated to the promotion of understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, academic education and cultural interaction among student members and their audiences.