This summer, the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), featuring 106 musicians from across the US, comes together for its sixth year of music-making. "I've never played in China before, this is going to be my first time," Hsu, an 18-year-old violist, told China Daily backstage at Carnegie Hall after the debut concert. All of them have been recognized by Carnegie Hall as being among the finest young musicians in the country, following a comprehensive and highly competitive audition process. Following the Carnegie Hall concert, NYO-USA returns to Asia with performances at the Taipei National Concert Hall (July 24), Shanghai Symphony Hall (July 27), the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing (July 29), Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul (Aug 1) and Daejeon Arts Center (Aug 3). As part of their travel schedule, the young musicians will have the opportunity to tour each city they visit, meet and collaborate with local young musicians and experience the richness of Asian culture.