The 2005 SMI assembled over 80 musicians chosen by audition from Canada and around the world to study with an international faculty headed by Zukerman.

Lynch, then 23, was one of 40 musicians chosen from around the world.

Of the eighty musicians chosen (out of 600 auditioned) the majority were under 25.

In 2005 they were among the new class of musicians chosen for the nominating ballot to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The program's instructors are all well trained performing arts teachers and artists, combining their skills with the musicians chosen to play the particular pieces, selected for every topic.

Jeff Helms, band director at Pioneer Valley, was one of eight musicians chosen to lead the 121st Rose Bowl Parade.

These are the musicians chosen for the program, including three guest composers who got special invitations to live and work at the house.

Scattered about through that vast crowd were groups of musicians, chosen from amongst themselves.

The musicians, chosen by audition earlier in the year, are 15 to 22 years old, and they attend high schools and conservatories in the United States and Canada.

Lloyd Webber was the only classical musician chosen to play at the Closing Ceremony of Olympics 2012.