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Family Programs

Selection as a Finalist is a significant honor for which students and their families alike should be extremely proud. We are pleased to offer two Family Packages 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 opting for one of our Family Program packages or by purchasing individual tickets to the performance.

The Honors Family Programs have been designed to enable 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

Each registrant must complete the online Registration Form and agree to the Family Program Terms and Conditions.
A $295 deposit is required with registration.
Each family member wishing to register for a Family Program (excluding the Finalist) must register individually.
If a Family Program participant is under 18 years old, the registration form must also be signed by a parent/guardian.
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.

Registration for the 2021 Family Programs will be announced with Finalist acceptances in March. In the meantime, please reference our 2020 program details for information about pricing, inclusions, etc.

Family Program Itineraries

The two Family Program packages are designed to allow family, friends, and educators to share in a fuller Honors Performance Series experience, while also providing additional 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 your time. Both itineraries provide an opportunity to experience the best of the sights and culture in New York. Please note that 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
Evening cultural experience

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)
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 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 Family members 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.

The program includes for all Family Program participants: (tentative and subject to change)

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)	♫	♫
Attendance at a New York cultural experience	♫
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)	♫
Departure transfer from the Series hotel to JFK Airport (Family Program exclusive)	♫	♫
Four nights lodging in the Series hotel (double occupancy) with onsite staff to ensure a good stay	♫
Two nights lodging in the Series hotel (double occupancy) with onsite staff to ensure a good stay		♫

Family Program Costs

The program cost for each family member participating is listed below. Participants have the option to satisfy the full program expense at once or may follow the optional payment plan as outlined.

Full Access Family: $1,725
Date	Amount Due
Deposit with Registration (not refundable)	$295
November 8, 2019	$500
December 2, 2019	$500
December 20, 2019 – Final Payment Deadline	Any remaining balance

Weekend Family: $975
Date	Amount Due
Deposit with Registration (not refundable)	$295
November 8, 2019	$225
December 2, 2019	$225
December 20, 2019 – Final Payment Deadline	Any remaining balance

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 are unable to 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