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Family Programs

Selection as a Finalist is a significant honor of which students and their families should be extremely proud. We're pleased to offer two Family Programs to enable loved ones to share in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to join selected Finalists by enrolling in one of our Family Programs or purchasing individual tickets to the performance.

The Honors Family Programs have been designed to allow supporters to stay in New York with their Finalist and attend select program events that are otherwise closed to non-performers (a rehearsal, New York City events, touring with Finalists, Finalist Celebration, etc.). A priority ticket to the Honors Performance at Carnegie Hall is included in both Family Program packages—additional non-priority tickets are also available to the public through the Carnegie Hall box office.

Note: Family Programs are offered only as full packages and cannot be sold as individual components.

Registration Details

All Finalists will be given the opportunity to enroll loved ones in the Series Family Programs via their my.honorsperformance.org student portal beginning approximately November 17, 2021.
Family Program participants under 22 may attend only if accompanied by a participant aged 22 or older. For safety reasons, Finalists may not leave their Chaperone unless checked out by an authorized adult above the age of 25.
Finalists should not register for the Family Program. They have been automatically registered for the Finalist program through the application and selection process.
Enrollment in the Family Program is subject to the same program Terms and Conditions and Standard Cancellation Policy acknowledged during the Finalist's online enrollment.

Family Program Itineraries

The two Family Program packages are designed so family, friends, and educators can share in a fuller Honors Performance Series experience while also providing time to explore New York. Since most Series rehearsals are closed, there are other activities and free time included in the Family Program packages to supplement. Both itineraries provide an opportunity to experience the best of New York's sights and culture. Please note: All itineraries are tentative and subject to change.

Full Access Family Program Itinerary

Day 1

Evening arrival into New York City
Airport greeting and transfer to the hotel (registered family only during specified times at JFK Airport)
Check into the program and meet your Finalist’s Chaperone

Day 2

Guided sightseeing of Lower Manhattan, including the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Free time on own to explore New York
Attend a Broadway show

Day 3

Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center Tour (TBD)
Family Program participants attend a rehearsal
Afternoon free time to enjoy New York
Top of the Rock or Finalist Celebration with Finalists (schedule varies based on your Finalist's ensemble)

Day 4

Metropolitan Museum of Art (ticket included, touring on own)
Honors Performance at Carnegie Hall (priority seating for Family Program participants)
Top of the Rock or Finalist Celebration with Finalists (schedule varies based on your Finalist's ensemble)

Day 5

Farewell and return transfer to airport (registered family only during specified times to JFK airport)
Afternoon departure for home

Weekend Family Program Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in New York and check into the program
Family Program participants attend a rehearsal
Afternoon free time to enjoy New York
Top of the Rock or Finalist Celebration with Finalists (schedule varies based on your Finalist's ensemble)

Day 2

Metropolitan Museum of Art (ticket included, touring on own)
American Museum of Natural History (ticket included, touring on own)
Honors Performance at Carnegie Hall (priority seating for Family Program participants)
Top of the Rock or Finalist Celebration with Finalists (schedule varies based on your Finalist's ensemble)

Day 3

Farewell and return transfer to airport (registered family only during specified times to JFK airport)
Afternoon departure for home

Family Program Inclusions*

The Honors Performance Series Family Programs provide a hassle-free experience for loved ones to share in select activities and events of the Series. Family members can rest easy knowing that all details are taken care of for them while also gaining access to exclusive Series events.

Program Inclusions	Full Access Program	Weekend Program
One priority ticket to the Honors Performance (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Transportation to and from Carnegie Hall for the performance (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Family Program Access to a select Honors Performance rehearsal (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Admission to the Finalist Celebration with Finalists (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
All fees for activities and touring listed as “with Finalists” on the itinerary (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Admission voucher for the Metropolitan Museum of Art	♫	♫
Motorcoach/subway transportation for scheduled activities (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
24-Hour staffed emergency office in the city to handle the unexpected (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Doctors on Call arrangement for medical support while on the program (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Extensive traveler insurance while on the program (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Guides for city touring and dedicated Family Program support staff (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Departure transfer from the Series hotel to JFK Airport (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Attendance at a Broadway show, seated with your Finalist (Family Program exclusive)	♫
Admission to the scheduled Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center backstage tour (Family Program exclusive)	♫
Lower Manhattan touring, including the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (Family Program exclusive)	♫
Arrival transfer from JFK Airport to the Series hotel (Family Program exclusive)	♫
Four nights' lodging in the Series hotel (double occupancy) with on-site staff to ensure a good stay	♫
Two nights' lodging in the Series hotel (double occupancy) with on-site staff to ensure a good stay		♫

*Family Program details are subject to change.

Program Costs

The program tuition for each family member participating is listed below. Participants have the option to satisfy the full program expense upon enrollment or may include the Family Program tuition in the Finalist's payment plan.

Full Access Family: $1,725 US

Weekend Family: $975 US

Carnegie Hall Performance Tickets

One priority ticket is included with each Family Program registration. Seating at Carnegie Hall is assigned seating and a special priority section, noted on the Carnegie Hall seating chart to the right, is reserved for Family Program participants.

Priority tickets are extremely limited. Additional (non-priority) tickets can be purchased through the Carnegie Hall box office 60 days prior to the performance. We cannot accommodate requests for individually purchased tickets to be seated in the priority seating section. These seats are reserved for Family Program registrants.

“Everything that was included in the Family Package impressed and entertained me during my visit to NYC. The celebration cruise was very special to me, because I felt it was a time for the finalists to relax, let loose and be free! The trip was well worth it and is an experience of a lifetime.”

Kathleen
Family Package Participant