Barbara G. Young, D.M.A.

About Barbara

Pianist Barbara Young's American credits include numerous world premieres of chamber works; recitals with members of the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and other leading orchestras; solo and collaborative performances at the Interlochen Arts Camp as a member of both the faculty and accompanying staff; live radio broadcasts; and performances throughout the Midwest and South. Outside the U.S., she has performed in Canada, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Finland, and Austria. Young has accompanied faculty members from prestigious universities and conservatories such as Indiana University and London’s Royal Academy of Music. She has operated private piano studios, served as an adjudicator, given master classes, and presented to community groups. Since her 2016 retirement from teaching and advising at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Young remains active as a collaborative pianist. Her solo CD Music for Heart's-ease continues to be distributed to individuals and community groups.