- Kiefer Bernardcomposer
Kiefer appears on Show 479. Kiefer Bernard (composer), 18, hails from Montclair, New Jersey and is a Composition major at Mannes Prep Pre-College Music program at The New School in New York City. At Mannes, he studies composition with Meng Wang and film scoring with Jonel Petroj. In addition, he studies composition privately with Max…
Congratulations to From the Top’s Megan Swan! Megan is the recipient of a 2025 Gracie Award for Producing. The Gracie Awards are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. …
- Youth Symposium | Music and the BrainJan 24, 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | Los Angeles Are you a passionate young musician curious about the intersections between music, the brain, and wellness? Looking to explore career paths that combine your …
- Musicians and the Environment PortalSep 23, 2024
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- Beckett Ceronguitar
Beckett performs on Show 440. Beckett Ceron (guitar), 14, hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been studying classical guitar since he was five. Beckett has placed in a number of national and international guitar competitions and has performed in locations around Ohio, Connecticut, New York, and Michigan. He loves to perform for an audience. In…
- Honoring Tim Banker on His Incredible FTT CareerSep 22, 2022
As one of the first members of From the Top’s creative team, Timothy Banker has been instrumental to From the Top’s success as a nationally syndicated radio program for 22 years. We salute …
- Production Operations CoordinatorMar 31, 2022
Position posted 03.30.22 Are you passionate about creating great musical experiences for young artists? Do you enjoy puzzling out production logistics so that wonderful music can be made and …
- Applications FAQFeb 15, 2022
These FAQs relate to applying to the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship. If you are applying for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award, please check out our JKCYA FAQs. …
- Alumni in Action: Zero to Bach and other NewsMar 25, 2021
It has been some time since we posted our Alumni in Action column, and we owe shout-outs to many alumni who have been in touch recently. We apologize in advance for those we might miss today. …
- Alumni: How to SubmitMar 8, 2021
Dear From the Top Alums: Alumni are invited to submit content for Daily Joy. If you are a From the Top alum, please read the instructions below on how to be part of this video series. We launched …
On this week’s broadcast of From the Top, the victorious finale from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite is performed by a teenage pianist from Chicago. He’s joined by a teenage violinist using YouTube …
- Daily Joy: Cello QuartetAug 21, 2020
The Chihuly Garden in Seattle, WA is a glass garden that served as a stunning location for our 2014 music video. For today’s Daily Joy, enjoy the magical sculptures in this garden as you …
- Daily Joy: Feel the LightJul 28, 2020
Back in 2015, a group of incredible From the Top musicians covered Jennifer Lopez’s “Feel the Light” from the Dreamworks movie Home. For today’s Daily Joy, we’re …
- Creating a Vibrant From the Top Alumni NetworkAug 16, 2019
When we travel to hold auditions, we are as excited to meet new young musicians as we are to catch up with our fast-growing network of alumni in that area. This past July, Executive Director …
We are pleased to announce the selection of three outstanding From the Top alumni as recipients of the 2018 Alumni Leadership Grant: 19-year-old violinist Corinne Auger 21-year-old violinist …
- Interview with Theo Luu, our 2017 #Note4Note pianistNov 13, 2017
Meet Theo Luu This will be Theo’s second #Note4Note performance, and we’re thrilled to have him back again! Last year he premiered American composer and former From the Top Music …
- Here Comes the Sun with Joshua BellSep 7, 2017
Superstar violinist Joshua Bell is a busy man. But even superstars need to enjoy a little Beatles music from time to time. Shot on location at Mr. Bell’s scenic New York home. *** Musical …
- Four alumni receive Arts Leadership GrantsJul 10, 2017
There’s no doubt about it; being on NPR’s From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley is a big deal for our young musicians. They work very hard to perfect their playing, and …
- Express Yourself – Jon Batiste & Stay HumanNov 17, 2016
Four years ago, we gathered a group of young artists to record a music video of the song “Express Yourself (Say Yes)” written by famous artist, and friend to From the Top, Jon …
Relive the best of summer! Six musical teens take Justin Timberlake’s summer pop hit to the top of Aspen Mountain while studying at Aspen Music Festival and School. Special thanks to our …

