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Yamaha Releases a Documentary of the I’m a HERO Program―A Six Month Story of 26 Colombian Children Overcoming the Invisible Barriers with a New Instrument

Medellín, Colombia―From March 31st to September 30th, Yamaha Corporation ran the I’m a HERO Program for children in the Republic of Colombia.

Yamaha's Venova™, NS-5000, and WXC-50 acclaimed as "Winners" at German Design Award

Yamaha Corporation's Venova casual wind instrument, NS-5000 premium bookshelf speaker, and WXC-50 wireless streaming preamp were all announced in the "Winner" category at the internationally prestigious German Design Award 2019, awarded for excellence in products.

Yamaha's Venova Wins Grand Award with Special Mention in the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2018

Yamaha Corporation announces that the Venova—a casual wind instrument from Yamaha—was recognized by the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2018 with the prestigious Grand Award with Special Mention.
Yolanda Brown

YolanDa Concert Inspires

Yamaha Saxophone artist YolanDa Brown ran a workshop at Wangaratta High School to an audience of enthralled students
Off to a Great Start Grant

$50K Yamaha Music Grant to Help Beat 'Back to School' Blues

Following on from the inaugural success of the Great Start Grant 2017, this year’s grant will once again be searching for Australian schools in need of a helping hand to get their Music Performance Program off the ground.

Saxophone Specialist visits Australia

Casual Wind Instrument Venova™ Receives Good Design Grand Award

Yamaha's casual musical instrument Venova, which has a unique shape, won the Good Design Grand Award in the "Good Design Award 2017" competition.
Sax Out West

Sax Out West

The 2017 Massed Saxophone Project brought over 130 saxophonists to Perth for a weekend of workshops, performances, and networking opportunities.
Wycliffe Gordon and Horns of Leroy

International Collaboration Enthrals Sydney Audience

A unique evening of performances and conversation with Yamaha Artists Wycliffe Gordon (USA) and Horns of Leroy (Aus.)

Generations in Jazz 2017

Generations in Jazz (GIJ) is one of Australia’s most prolific Jazz music education and performance events. Yamaha had a number of instruments on display and being tested during the festival, both on our Jam Stage and in our Band and Orchestral display.
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