76 students from six different countries participated in the 2025 program and performed a total of 13 times around the Kennedy Center during the National Symphony Orchestra's Summer Music Institute. Learn more about the program: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/pre-professional-artist-training/nso-summer-music-institute/ SMI is a pre-professional summer training program for dedicated high school and college student instrumentalists interested in pursuing a career as 21st century professional musicians. The tuition-free program is designed to expose and prepare students for a 21st Century career in music through individualized training while reducing barriers to access. Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #nationalsymphonyorchestra #nso #summermusicinstitute

In this heartfelt tribute, we celebrate the incredible legacy of Brian Wilson, who was honored at the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors for his revolutionary contributions to popular music and the art of songwriting. The Beach Boys' creative genius was recognized as one of five honorees that year, marking a pivotal moment in acknowledging the profound impact of his musical innovations. During his tribute, music legends including Elton John, Billy Joel, Art Garfunkel, Carly Simon, David Crosby, Vince Gill, Jimmy Webb and Sir George Martin assembled to honor Brian, while performers like Hootie and the Blowfish, Lyle Lovett, and a children's choir delivered stirring renditions of his timeless compositions. From his groundbreaking work on "Pet Sounds" and the symphonic complexity of "Good Vibrations" to his deeply personal anthem "Love and Mercy," this tribute captured the essence of a true musical visionary whose innovative studio techniques and harmonic sophistication forever changed the landscape of popular music. #brianwilson #thekennedycenter #tribute Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb