Trumpeter Summer Camargo (NYO Jazz 2018 and 2019) talks about the educational experiences that shaped her into the musician she is today. Summer is a member of NBC's “Saturday Night Live” house band and has performed and toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

In 2023, Carnegie Hall celebrates 10 years since the establishment of its national youth ensembles—the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), NYO2, and NYO Jazz—which invite America’s top teen instrumentalists to come together for free intensive training and performances with the world’s finest artists at Carnegie Hall and around the globe. As national ensembles, these programs include a broad range of musicians that reflect the exceptional talent and diversity of the United States. These teens serve as dynamic music ambassadors for their country as they travel the world, taking part in youth exchange and cultural diplomacy activities.