Program Dates
2026 Season
Program Dates
Meet your 2025 Conductors
Anton Armstrong
Mar 7-10 | National Youth Choir
Anton Armstrong, Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College, is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned advanced degrees at the University of Illinois and Michigan State University.
Rollo Dilworth
Mar 7-10 | National Youth Choir
Rollo Dilworth is Vice Dean and Professor of Choral Music Education at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia, PA.
Brandon Boyd
Mar 14-17 | National Middle School Choir
Brandon Boyd is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities for University of Missouri School of Music.
Gary Seighman
Mar 14-17 | National Youth Choir
Gary Seighman is Director of Choral Activities at Trinity University.
Edith Copley
Mar 28-31 | National Youth Choir
Edith A. Copley is the recently retired Director of Choral Studies Northern Arizona University where she led the Shrine of the Ages Choir and teaches choral literature.
Jeffery Redding
Mar 28-31| National Youth 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.
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
Scene 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.
Accident & Medical Insurance
For added protection, all travelers are automatically covered under WorldStrides' industry best accident, illness, and accident-related dental insurance.
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.
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.