Europe Summer | The Young Americans - We bring music education, dance, and concerts to schools worldwide with our Music Outreach Program

2013

APRIL - JULY

Europe Music Outreach Tour

In 2001, The International Music Outreach Tour made its debut in Europe. That first year we visited 13 schools and 1,950 students. Today we are now touring to continental Europe 6 months throughout the year conducting 40 workshops for over 10,000 students.

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Tour Dates | 2013

APRIL 19-20-21

Crailsheim, Realschule am Karlsberg

APRIL 22-23-24

Lollar, Clemens-Brentano-Europaschule Lollar

APRIL 26-27-28

Buxtehude, Hauptschule und Realschule Süd Buxtehude

APRIL,MAY 29-30-1

Zittau, Internationaler Workshop D-PL-CZ

MAY 2-3-4

Unterschleißheim, Therese-Giehse-Realschule

MAY 6-7-8

Neunkirchen/Saar, Grundschulen/Förderschule/Gymnasium

MAY 10-11-12

TBA

MAY 13-14-15

NEDERLANDS OSS, Maaslandcollege

MAY 17-18-19

Vellmar, Pfingstworkshop Vellmar

MAY 21-22-23

Giessen, Herderschule Giessen

MAY 24-25-26

Feldatal / Gross-Felda, Arbeitskreis Kulturnacht Feldatal / KHC Gross-Felda

MAY 27-28-29

Stade, BBS 3 berufsbildende Schule Stade Hauswirtschaft/Agrarwirtschaft

JUNE 1-2-3

TALLINN, ESTONIA, eR-Company

JUNE 4-5-6

LUKSIAI, LITHUANIA, Luksiu Vinco Grybo Gimnazija

JUNE 8-9-10

NARVA, ESTONIA, Narva Youth Center

JUNE 13-14-15

LUBIN, POLAND, Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace im M.Kopernika w Lubinie

JUNE 17-18-19

Niestetal, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Schule

JUNE 20-21

Wissen, Marion-Dönhoff-Realschule plus – Workshop I

JUNE 24-25

Wissen, Marion-Dönhoff-Realschule plus – Workshop II

JUNE 26

Wissen, Marion-Dönhoff-Realschule plus – Finale

JUNE 28-29-30

Neu Anspach, Adolf Reichwein Schule Neu Anspach

JULY 1-2-3

Hungen, Gesamtschule Hungen

JULY 5-6-7

Gera, Osterlandgymnasium Gera

View Cast & Bio

Albert Herrera

Florida

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I planned on finishing my degree in criminal justice and becoming a police detective.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I played football, wrote for the yearbook, and was very active in choir.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I have always wanted to help out and make a difference, the YAs gave me the opportunity to do just that on an incredible scale.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan on finishing my degree and returning to my hometown to help support dwindling arts programs.

Andrea Neahous

Wisconsin, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: I planned to go to Tennessee State University until I got accepted to the Young Americans.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was in Spanish Club, Choir and a group called Best Buddies. I also had a part time job and Culvers and spent most of my afternoons there.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: Because they inspired me so much with their kindness towards the kids and each other, and their love for music.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I would love to move to Southern California and go to college

Annie Gambino

Louisiana

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I planned on going to Marrymount Manhattan in New York for musical theatre.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: My freshman year I did cheer leading, but after that i did as much theatre and show choir as I could do. I also took dance (ballroom, tap, etc..) and was in over 50 plays and musicals.
JOINED THE YAs: Because when I did the workshop it felt right.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan on moving to New York and auditioning for Broadway while getting a bachelors in Musical Theatre and Forensic Psychology.

Annis Roberts

California, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: The original plan was to go to University of Colorado Boulder and study Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences… not that I had any clue where that would take me, but because I had no idea what I actually wanted to do!
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Choir and the soccer team, both school team and club team.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I was drawn in by the way the Young Americans made me feel as a kid in the workshop; I loved their unexplainable and incomparable passion for the arts, for teaching, and for life. (Of course the traveling experience was the cherry on top!)
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan to go to university (location undecided) and finish up my Associates and continue on to Bachelors degree in Child Development or Social Services. I am interested in teaching high school or maybe a juvenile detention center.

Brian Rauth

New Jersey

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: Go to college to persue a career in recording technology.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was very involved with the choral program while also being on the lacrosse team.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I was a town-kid on the East Coast Tour in 2011 and I fell in love with the program from the first day.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan on working in a recording studio while also producing my own music.

Brieaunna Coleman

Florida

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I wanted to go to a Conservatory for Musical Theatre or study become an obstetrician.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was in Chorus and performed at a local theatre.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I was just so inspired. I knew it was where I needed to be and what I wanted to do.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I hope to be able to still work with kids!

Brion Kerry

California

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I was going to go to community college and study musical theatre.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Musical Theatre.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: My parents and sister are all alumni, it was kinda destined to happen.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to go to New York City and work on Broadway!

Cameron Cottrell

Indiana, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2009
BEFORE YAs: Was going to go to Indiana University and study classical trumpet.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Band, show choir, soccer, wrestling, theater, french club, class officer.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: The Young Americans showed me that I didnt have to be some alternated version people wanted me to be. That i could be myself and be proud of it.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to live in California for a time and work as a production assistant then go to school for theater tech and be a stage manager for a theater, and travel the world.

Carolina Fernandez

Florida

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: To move to New York and go to a musical theatre conservatory.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Chorus, Musical Theatre, Private Voice.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I want to give other kids and people around the world the same joy, hope, and self confidence that the YA’s gave me when I was a town kid.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I would like to work as a performer. My all time dream is to work at Disney World!

Eilidh McCall

Scotland

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I was going to move down to London to pursue a dance career there, and if that didn’t work … I was going to go to university to study Physics.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Well I danced …all the time! And in my spare time I did Acro Gymnastics

I also loved going into classes and helping to teach the kids at dance and gymnastics.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I took workshop when I was 9 and decided that I wanted to be a YA when I grew up! I also met the YA’s at Dance ex where my love for the group just grew and grew.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I’d love to work as a professional dancer, my life’s ambition is to be in Cats the musical! But I love teaching and I can’t wait to work as a dance teacher!

Franky Infante

New Hampshire, USA

Isaiah Silvia-Chandley

New Hampshire

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I planned to go to a performing arts college.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Chorus, Community Theater, Dance, football, hockey, track and field, Boys and Girls Club employee and volunteer, Church group.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: The YAs inspired and impacted my life greatly and I would love to do the same for other children around the world.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I would love to perform professionally and then eventually own my own performing arts center.

Jenn Gallo

Pennsylvania, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: Going to Northeastern University.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Dance, drumline.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: All the awesome YAs I met at Dance Excellence, and how great they made everyone around them feel.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I have no idea.

Jennifer Fishbaugher

Washington, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: I once wanted to own a dance studio and make it a safe haven for those who were lacking in self confidence and moral support.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Barbershop quartets, choir, piano, composing/arranging music, competition/convention dancer.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: Through the experience of Dance Excellence I had a realization that the Young Americans was successful at doing what I wanted to do in life, which was to help people and change the world positively.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I would love to be a counselor, therapist, or psychologist just to help people through their problems: make them feel special and wonderful, because everyone deserves to feel that way.

Joanna Vossahlik

New Hampshire, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: I originally wanted to go to school to be an engineer, because I have always loved math and figuring out problems.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was apart of the choir group and leadership classes that organized and helped out. I also danced at a studio after school.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I saw young Americans perform at dance excellence when I was 16, not the right time to audition. I was completely blown away by their passion, so during that decision time of my life ( senior year of high school) I spontaneously flew to California and auditioned.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to get certified to be a massage therapist and also a personal trainer/health awareness instructor. Once I get enough money I will go to college.

Jordan Leverette

California, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: I planned on taking some time to explore the world, then attend college and major in performing arts. I found the best of both worlds with YA!.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Student council, musical theater, choir and dance.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I was attracted to their passion and willingness to give wholeheartedly!
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I am going to continue to perform.

Joshua Spirk “Yoshi”

Arizona, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: I was going to play baseball and study English at the University of Arizona. And major in creative writing.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I played baseball and football but also was heavily involved with technical theater and in my senior year I joined choir.
JOINED THE YAs: I joined the YAs because I was more inspired by these young people that taught me in three days then anyone else in my whole life and I wanted to be able to do that for other people someday.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I would like to be a touring hard rock musician and eventually go in to teaching.

Julia Schmandt

Germany

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: My plan to be a Young American was actually always my Plan A since I was 12. My Plan B would’ve been a elementry or kindergarten teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I tried a lot in school but I really stayed with my choir, that was my “thing”.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: What made me join the YAs is that I saw from the first second in my first workshop how much they gave the kids motivation and the feeling to be important and to this connection with singing and dancing, what I really love, was just the perfect combination for me. I just loved seing how the kids grew every day a little more.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I definitely want to keep working with kids. I don’t really know where it will lead me but I want to be with kids, that’s for sure.

Justin Millage

Iowa, USA

Justin Ray

California, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: I originally planned to go to school to be a designer for mens shoes.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was in Student counsel.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: Because I thought it would open my life up to things I have never done and it seemed like a great combination of music, dance, teaching and travel.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan on moving to New york to pursue my dream of being a designer and opening up my own stores all over the world.

Keenen Lattimore

Tennessee

Kelsey Klocksieben

California, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: My plans after high school were to go to a local community college and major in Psychology.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was involved in choir, drama, and FHA.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I joined the YA’s because they made me feel comfortable in my own skin and I wanted to do the same for other kids all over the world. The traveling is a huge bonus!.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: After the YA’s I plan to get a degree in Musical Theater and maybe get a teaching degree as well. I could become a teacher or an actress, who knows!

Kristi Wilhelm

Illinois, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2009
BEFORE YAs: I wanted to go to Millikin University for Musical Theater.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: My extra curricular activities were basketball, track & field, National Honor Society, Springfield Ballet Company, school clubs, school choir, school musicals, and piano!
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: The YAs were the most unique group of inspiring people that changed my life in only three days…so I wanted to do the same and inspire kids all over the world, changing one heart at a time.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to go back to school and study health and nutrition.

Kristin Woodall

Washington, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: Live in California pursue dance and sign with an agency.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I took Dance team and cheer.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I wanted to share my passion of dancing to people all over the world.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: Continue to pursue dancing as a career and eventually work with special needs children with dance therapy.

Lea Isabelle Sander

Germany

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: Originally I wanted to go to University to study Opera singing.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was part of a theater and musical group.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I wanted to go somewhere outside of Europe, but keep singing, the YAs had a great impact on me as a town kid and I thought it would be amazing to combine something I love with something new (teaching and performing) in sunny California.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to travel the world, to make a change and then most likely go to University.

Luis Ochoa

California, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: I was going to go a film school in Florida and work in the Film Industry.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was in Show Choir, Theater, Competitive Improv, Swim, Film and Dance.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I love to give back to people and I love performing! This was a perfect way for me to be able to do both.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I plan to go and audition for Cruise ships and Broadway as well until I get a job.

Mariko Noguchi

Japan

NEW KID YEAR: 2011
BEFORE YAs: I didn’t know exactly what but I knew I wanted work internationally.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: A lot of studying and also working with kids.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: A former cast visited Japan inspired me with how affective they were to kids even when they were in different culture and in different language.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I don’t know exactly yet but I want to do something with kids and want to keep my ability to be able to speak other languages.

Mark Vavra

Nebraska

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I planned on attending the University of South Dakota to Major in Business and minor in Performing Arts.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: My extra curriculars were: Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Show Choir, Marching Band, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, One Act, Speech,and Musical.
JOINED THE YAs: I joined YAs because i wanted to bring back music in the schools and teach the children of the world the freedom and joy of fine arts.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: My plans for after YA’s is to attend either The University of South Dakota or Midland Lutheran College to get my Degree.

Matthew Avery

Australia

McKenna Bisaha

California

Natascha Sitniansky

Germany

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I worked the Last three years in a kindergarten in Germany and wanted to become a kindergarten teacher!
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Improv class and singing lessons since age 11.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I wanted to become a Young American because I loved the combination kids, singing and dancing. These are all my interests, so it was perfect for me.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: My plans for my future are still to become a kindergarten teacher and to work with kids. I really would like to connect it with singing and dancing!

Nick Hudson

Indiana

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: Plans were to attend Purdue university for psychology.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Show choir, choir, diving team, drama, and French club.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: Taking the workshop my senior year at my high school and watching the YAs perform Lion King. Their passion inspired me to give my all and want to share my love of music with the world through teaching.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I hope to pursue music and either finish my degree in music education or be able to write and share my music with the world through performance.

Nick Townsend

Nebraska, USA

Oliver Newton

Colorado, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: Planned to be a pianist after high school.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Band, a peer ambassadors program, and jazz bands.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I loved the way they taught and connected with kids and because of how workshop made me feel.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I’d like to teach English as a second language and continue to travel.

Patrycja Iwanska

Poland

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: Plans were to attened Journalism University in Poland.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Drama, dance, choir.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I think it’s a great way to travel around the world and get incredible experience in how to perform.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I oryginally planned to stay in YA’s for three years and then come back to Poland and develope go to the Journalism University and try to get to the Polish Theatre.

Richard Kennett

England

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I had no idea where I was headed after high school, I worked at a Pet Store but knew I should be somewhere else…
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was a performing arts student as well as playing football (soccer).
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I had never considered becoming a YA ad amazing as it would be, but a Young American in their first year at the time insisted I auditioned!!
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: After Young Americans I want to use the knowledge and skills I have gained to live life to the full!!

Sageoia Chiles

Nevada, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs:I wanted to be a pastry chef or a music teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was in 5 school choirs my senior year! Theater too.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: My former high school choir teacher told me about the Young Americans while I was in college. I drove to see a show in Arizona and auditioned.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I want to finish my degree in music and move to New York.

Sal Lacagnina

Florida, USA

NEW KID YEAR: 2009
BEFORE YAs: My plan was to attend a Florida university and pursue college basketball and theater.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Varsity Basketball, Drama club, Student Government, Model United Nations, Youth In Government, Environmental Club, and Class Officer.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: The Young Americans seemed like an amazing way to travel the world and learn more about what I want to do with my life.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: My plans after Young Americans are to do whatever makes me happy at the time and can help others.

Taylor Lane

Illinois

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: My plans were to attend Western Michigan University majoring in Dance and a possible minor in law.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Choir, Varsity Dance, Madrigals, Athletes Committed to Excellence (ACE), and Peer Leaders.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I took 2 workshops as a town kid and fell in love. I grew up learning the arts from former Young Americans and I aspired to be just like them. Plus its the only place where I can do EVERYTHING that I love; sing, dance, work with kids, teach, perform, and travel.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I’m hoping to get a job in the business, performing somewhere fingers crossed! If all else fails I might want to teach or go back to law school.

Taylor Smith

Michigan

NEW KID YEAR: 2012
BEFORE YAs: I was planning on going to western Michigan university and studying elementary education.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: I was a part of the drama club and assisted teaching in elementary schools and pre schools.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I’ve done workshops since I was a kid and I fell in love with the spirit and absolute joy the YA’s brought to my town and to my life!
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: I’m planning on getting my bachelors in elementary education and continuing to teach!

Yuta Kataoka

Japan

NEW KID YEAR: 2010
BEFORE YAs: Go to a College in NY and get into tourism industry.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA CURRICULARS: Kendo (martial art), and student government.
WHY I JOINED THE YAs: I thought it was a great idea to meet people from all over the world and experience different cultures.
MY PLANS AFTER YAs: Go back to school and keep traveling.