Hot off the press—our 2023 lineup of prestigious conductors and adjudicators for the famed main stage at Carnegie Hall is now public! The Festival at Carnegie Hall gives talented choirs, bands, and ...

So many topics inspire the creation of music. Including Mom, of course! With our favorite performing division in mind this Mother’s Day, here are some classical pieces written in honor of Mom. Anton...

France has long been considered a cultural destination. At WorldStrides, we give performance groups the opportunity of a lifetime in the cities and countryside of France. Students are able to perform ...

Meet Laura Mulligan Thomas. She’s the driving force behind her award-winning Charlottesville High School orchestra. She’s also a big believer in international travel. Thirty years ago, Laura was p...

We’re in the spirit of the Halloween season at WorldStrides, and have already shared haunted performance venues in North America. Now, we’re going global! Here are five haunted performance ve...

Planning a festival should be a fun and rewarding experience. At WorldStrides OnStage, we take care of every single detail so our directors can focus on the most important part – the music! Adjudica...

You’re preparing for your festival, but your students – maybe even you! – are starting to feel the effects of stage fright! Simply put, stage fright is performance anxiety. Those with performanc...

If you have been daydreaming of performing at the renowned Sydney Opera House in Australia, here’s your chance! The High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House builds upon the her...

We are thrilled to provide students the opportunity to work with some of the highest caliber music professionals. But there’s one guy we’ve not had the pleasure of working with… One ...

You’re ready to take your students to your WorldStrides Performing Arts program! You’re excited and the kids are pumped. For many teachers, it is also important to gain the support of their  boo...