Program Dates
Meet your 2026 Conductors
Anton Armstrong
Mar 6-9 | National Youth Choir
Anton Armstrong, Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College, is also a graduate of the college and longest tenured conductor of the St. Olaf Choir.
Christopher Aspaas
Mar 6-9 | National Youth Choir Celebrates America’s 250th
Christopher Aspaas serves as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Texas Christian University.
Lynne Gackle
Mar 26-29 | National Youth Choir
Lynne Gackle is Associate Professor of Ensembles and Associate Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University, where she conducts the Baylor Bella Voce (Women’s Ensemble) and the Baylor Concert Choir.
Jeffery Ames
Mar 26-29 | National Youth Choir
Jeffery Ames serves as Director of Choral Activities and is a Full Professor within the School of Music at Belmont University.
Lynnel Joy Jenkins
Apr 17-20 | National Youth Choir
Lynnel Joy Jenkins is Artistic Director of the Westrick Music Academy and Choral Teacher at the Timberlane Middle School of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District in New Jersey.
Jeffery Redding
Apr 17-20 | National Multi-Generational Choir
Jeffery Redding is Director of Choral Activities at University of Central Florida, and a 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient.
Overview
Students experience the thrill of a lifetime performing in the Festival at Carnegie Hall with the National Youth Choir! In New York, they’ll rehearse and perform with other outstanding choral groups from across the country under the leadership of an internationally known conductor. This inspiring program includes admission to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building, and a Broadway show.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to New York City
Orientation Session
Get your bearings with a brief orientation session and then hit the town! We can help you select the best dinner option for your group.
Meet your Conductors
Broadway show performance
Immerse yourself in the magic of live theater and the vibrant culture of New York City as you attend a world-class Broadway performance and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 2
Rehearsal
Start rehearsing with your renowned conductor, who will help perfect the music for your big performance at Carnegie Hall. Students will also connect with peers from across the nation while coming together to sing in harmony.
Included Sightseeing Activity
Your package includes admission to your choice of one of the following: The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, 9/11 Museum, One World Trade Center, or Top of the Rock!
Day 3
Sightseeing in the morning
Depending on your stage time, you have the morning to get in any last sightseeing activities you haven’t done yet, like Chinatown, the High Line, or the Financial District.
Final rehearsal
Students work together to put on the final touches for the big show. You’ll even do a sound check at Carnegie Hall.
Performance at Carnegie Hall
Show time! Step onto the stage in the main hall, the Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage, as you and your students perform at Carnegie Hall!
Day 4
More sightseeing or optional activities
Do a Broadway workshop, visit the American Museum of Natural History, check out the Hip Hop Museum, or stop by Radio City Music Hall.
Depart for home
Already Included
Elite performance on Carnegie Hall's main stage
Hotel accommodations
World-class adjudicators and conductors
Meals and activities (details in itinerary)
Broadway show
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy
Scenes from Recent New York & Carnegie Hall Programs
Health & Safety
WorldStrides has been tackling the unprecedented for the last 55 years. Our experienced team is leading the way, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing landscape for student travel. In addition, we have an extensive network in place to ensure the health and safety of all our participants.
Doctors on Call
An exclusive relationship with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates that grants our travelers 24/7 access to medical care through telehealth consultations.
Name Badges
WorldStrides-branded lanyards provide clear identification and easy access to our WorldAssist phone number, should your student need help.
AXA Mental Health Services
For added peace-of-mind, all travelers have confidential access to a behavioral health care specialist while on tour should the need arise.
WorldAssist
WorldStrides staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help.
Accident & Medical Insurance
For added protection, all travelers are automatically covered under WorldStrides' industry best accident, illness, and accident-related dental insurance.
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.