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Herricks Student Performs At 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Jeylin Lee​ was one of eight young musicians nationwide to perform at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., last month.

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The Herricks High School student was one of eight young musicians nationwide to perform at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.
The Herricks High School student was one of eight young musicians nationwide to perform at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — Herricks High School student Jeylin Lee was one of eight young musicians nationwide to perform at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

The performance, which was televised on CBS last month, paid tribute to famous Japanese-American violinist Midori Gotō.

Lee traveled to the nation's capital a few weeks before the show aired for recording, filming, and production, according to a press release. The ensemble accompanied rising star violinist Randall Goosby in performing "I Sing the Body Electric."

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This year's Kennedy Center Honors was presented by CBS and hosted by multiple GRAMMY-winning actress and singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. The star-studded event celebrated legends of music, dance, film, and theater — including Dick Van Dyke and Garth Brooks.

Herricks High School student Jeylin Lee was one of eight young musicians nationwide to perform at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

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