Sound Impact

06/17/2026

Join Diego for his first chamber concert on the Millennium Stage tonight!

06/17/2026

Cultural Exchange Program violist Naiomy from Puerto Rico takes us through her mock audition process at the NSO Summer Music Institute!

06/16/2026

Join us on Friday, June 26 at 6 pm for our annual Time Travel pop-up performance presented by the students of the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute and musicians of Sound Impact!
This free concert will take you on a musical journey around the world through storytelling and music. It's an evening of creativity, collaboration, and adventure that you won't want to miss.
Up, Up, and Away! ✈️🌎🎶

06/10/2026

Reunited. 💗

13 years ago, we came together with a simple idea: that we could use music in a bigger way and help young people to discover their voices and tell their own stories.

Today, Sound Impact co-founders Rebecca, Tiffany, and Danielle are reunited to launch a new pilot program at the San Mateo Juvenile Detention Center in partnership with Music at Kohl Mansion.

We’re excited to see what these young people imagine with us as we explore music, creativity, and the power of storytelling together.

06/08/2026

🎻✨ Our Cultural Exchange Program (CEP) artists have officially arrived in Washington, DC to begin an exciting three weeks at the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute!

Over the next three weeks, they will immerse themselves in orchestra rehearsals, chamber music, private lessons, and even share their talents through a Time Travel workshop and performance, inspiring the next generation of young musicians.

Please join us in welcoming:
🎶 Issac Mina – Violin | Panama
🎶 Naiomy Jiménez Alba – Viola | Puerto Rico
🎶 Diego Lara Rangel – Cello | Panama/Venezuela

We are so proud of these young artists and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this summer. Wishing them an unforgettable experience!

06/07/2026

🤩We're so proud to see our after-school Time Travel Through the Ukulele program at William Ramsay Elementary featured in the news! Through music, students are building confidence, creativity, and community—one chord at a time.

A special thank you to Sound Impact teaching artist Glenda Bates, William Ramsay music teacher Naya Griles, and ACPS Fine Arts Coordinator Meagan Carrick for helping make this program possible. We are also grateful to the City of Alexandria, Alexandria City Public Schools, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts for their support.

Read the full story here:

Kids are clamoring to be part of the Ukulele Club at William Ramsay Elementary School. The nine-week after-school program for second graders only started in the spring. With the end of the school year around the corner, the 15 kids in the club are rehearsing for an upcoming school assembly and a per...

06/03/2026

We recently wrapped up our Voices of Prince George’s County season with a residency at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center.

Together with our partners at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and returning collaborator Wordsmith, we used music, storytelling, and creative expression to help young people share their voices.

We are grateful for the opportunity to build community through the arts and to work alongside incredible partners who believe in the power of every young person’s story.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season of Voices of Prince George’s County possible!

06/03/2026

Meet our awesome guest musicians Erica (flute), Leo (clarinet), and Christian (bassoon) as they rehearse with our Time Travel Through the Ukulele students in preparation for their final concert next week! 🎶

Over the past nine weeks, students have been building their musical skills, creativity, and confidence through this after-school ukulele club led by teaching artist Glenda Bates and music teacher Naya Griles. We can’t wait to celebrate all they’ve accomplished at next week’s performance!

A special thank you to the City of Alexandria and the Virginia Commission for the Arts for making this program possible through their generous support. ❤️

05/28/2026

We were excited to return to Richmond this May as Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Touring
Artists!

We performed Time Travel through Music for two elementary schools and Music Tells a Story at
the Franklin Military Academy, reaching hundreds of students thanks to the generous support of VCA and
the Moore Street School Foundation.

Up, Up and Away!