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Festival at Carnegie Hall: National Band & Orchestra Festival

Perform at the National Band & Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York City! Carnegie Hall hardly needs an introduction – it is simply one of the most prestigious venues in the world for classic and popular music. Lead your group to the performance of a lifetime on the famed Isaac Stern Auditorium/ Ronald O. Perelman Stage.
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DATES

04/16/2025 to 04/19/2025

04/17/2025 to 04/20/2025

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Package Inclusions

Ensembles attending Festival at Carnegie Hall experience the rich history and tradition of arts that are part of the diverse culture of New York City. Package includes:

  • Adjudication from internationally acclaimed music professionals
  • Performance on the Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage
  • One free base travel package for every 20 packages purchased
  • Orientation session
  • Three nights hotel accommodations in quad rooms in a Manhattan hotel
  • Attendance at a Broadway show
  • Admission to your choice of one sightseeing excursion – Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, 9/11 Museum, One World Trade Center, Top of the Rock, or the Empire State Building
  • Audio CD of your performance (one CD per school)
  • Professional photo of group performance for each participant
  • Commemorative plaque for your school
  • Certificate of Achievement for each student
  • Commemorative program poster for director
  • Hotel baggage handling upon arrival and departure (one bag per person)
  • The largest and most comprehensive insurance policy in the student travel field

Carnegie Hall - Young Adult Honors Performance

2024-2025 Season Performance Dates

2024 National Band & Orchestra Festival:
March 27-30; Performance March 29
March 28-31; Performance March 30

2025 National Band & Orchestra Festival:
April 16-19; Performance April 18
April 17-20; Performance April 19

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Welcome to NYC!
Arrive in New York

Arrive in New York City and check into your Manhattan hotel in Midtown.

Orientation Session

Directors will participate in a brief orientation session to best prepare for the days ahead.

Group Dinner

Work with your Account Manager to reserve an exciting group dinner for you and your ensemble. New York has a plethora of student-friendly dinner options.

Day 2 : Explore the city and attend a Broadway Show
Included Sightseeing Activity

Spend your day exploring! 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!

Attend a Broadway Show

We can help you select the best dinner option for your group, but don't linger too long - tonight you're going to a Broadway show!

Day 3 : National Band & Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall
Continue Sightseeing

You have the morning to get in any last sightseeing activities you haven’t done yet, like China Town, the Highline, or the Financial District.

Performance at Carnegie Hall

It's performance day! Take the stage in the main hall, the Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall! You'll perform with adjudication from some of music education's very best talent. Their insightful and meaningful feedback seeks to uplift your program and inspire your performers for years to come.

Day 4 : Goodbye, New York!
Depart Home

After a good night's rest, the choice is yours: depart at your leisure, or consider spending an extra day in The Big Apple! Your Account Manager can help you arrange the perfect activities for your group to celebrate their performance at Carnegie Hall!

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