APAP’s YPCA Program Supports Young Musicians

As the executive director of Colonial Theatre Group, Inc., in Keene, NH, Alec Doyle oversees operations of the historic non-profit theatre that attracts more than 60,000 people annually.Active in his field, Alec Doyle of Keene, NH, holds membership in professional organizations such as the League of Historic American Theatres and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP). 

Since its establishment in 1957, APAP has worked to strengthen the field of performing arts through advocacy, networking, and professional development. In addition to free monthly webinars on performing arts topics and trends, APAP operates the Young Performers Career Advancement (YPCA) program to support classical musicians as they establish their careers. For 20 years, YPCA has offered participants the opportunity to engage in specialized seminars at the annual APAP conference, as well as to develop strategies for communicating with managers, engaging with audiences, and creating professional networks. Additionally, the annual YPCA showcase invites members to perform at Carnegie Hall in a show that is free and open to the public.