Save the date(s)! We have confirmed the dates of our 2018 Festival at Carnegie Hall dates! For decades, our select choirs, bands, and orchestras have performed on Carnegie Hall’s largest stage, the Ronald O. Perelman Stage in the Isaac Stern Auditorium. This great hall has…
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Adjudicator Perspective: How To Prepare For Your Festival Performance
Read morePlanning 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! Adjudicated festival performance can feel intimidating, so we talked to several of…
Keep ReadingHow To Combat Stage Fright
Read moreYou’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 performance anxiety will often focus on the worst case scenarios, worry about failure, and…
Keep ReadingAnnouncing the High School Honors Performance Series at Sydney Opera House
Read moreIf 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 heritage of the Carnegie Hall Series and challenges accomplished 9th-12th grade musicians at one of the world’s most recognized and…
Keep ReadingShould Darth Vader Have Been A Conductor?
Read moreHave you met our 2017 Festival at Carnegie Hall conductors yet? We are thrilled to provide students the opportunity to work with this caliber of music professionals. Applications for 2017 are available now and are due by September 23, 2016. Learn more about the application…
Keep ReadingHow To Make Your Booster Club and Administration Your Biggest Supporters
Read moreYou’re ready to take your students to your WorldStrides OnStage program! You’re excited and the kids are pumped. For many teachers, it is also important to gain the support of their booster organization, parent group, and/or administration! Here are a few tips on how to get…
Keep Reading5 Tips for Keeping Your Musical Ensemble Engaged
Read moreDoes this scene look familiar? If your musical ensemble started out like this at the beginning of the school year, hopefully you’ve found a way to encourage the Barneys of your group to be more in-tune. If your ensemble is still at the “Barney stage”…
Keep Reading12 Photos From The High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall
Read moreThe High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall took place February 4-8 in New York City. The Honors Performance Series challenges elite students to perform at their very best as they rehearse and perform under master conductors. They also have the opportunity to perform…
Keep ReadingTop 10 signs of a conductor
Read moreAt this season’s conferences, you’ll be surrounded by other music educators. In day-to-day life, however, it can be tough to spot your fellow directors. Here’s a list of key indicators that you’re in the presence of another conductor. Serious hair game Talks with his…
Keep ReadingA few of a music director’s favorite things (in winter)
Read moreWinter concert season is upon us! During the back-to-back performances that make up a director’s holiday season, we hope you’re able to take a breath and remember some of your favorite things about being a music teacher. Here is a list of a few of…
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