HIGH SCHOOL | London
Program Overview
Performing in London is an honor reserved for elite student performers. Selected Finalists experience music in new ways during this international performance adventure.
2026 High School Honors Performance Series
The High School Honors Performance Series in London 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 revered performance institutions.
Program Highlights
- Perform as part of the Honors Choir, Honors Band, or Honors Orchestra at a renowned London venue
- Work with master conductors and build your performing resume
- Rehearse and interact with other Finalists from across the world
- Celebrate your accomplishments at a Finalist Celebration
- Experience the highlights of London, including local sightseeing and a show at the West End
Sample Itinerary
(tentative and subject to change)
Day 1
- Morning: Travel to London
- Afternoon: Airport greeting and transfer to the hotel
- Evening: Check into the hotel and meet your Chaperone group
Day 2
- Morning & Afternoon: Seating and rehearsals
- Evening: West End show
Day 3
- Morning & Afternoon: Rehearsals
- Evening: Finalist Celebration
Day 4
- Morning: Final Rehearsals
- Afternoon: Limited sightseeing
- Evening: Sound Check and Royal Festival Hall Performance
Day 5
- Morning: Farewell and return to the airport
- Afternoon: Depart for home
Student performers attending the High School Honors Performance Series are eligible to receive college credit(s) through George Mason University.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Honors Performance Series is dedicated to bringing together talented student performers from around the world. Partial scholarships are available to ensure that performers of all economic backgrounds may apply for this unique performance honor. The scholarship application will be made available following program acceptances. Please contact us at +1-800-503-0807 to learn more.
The Series is additionally proud to share a number of fundraising ideas with selected performers. Click here for more details.
What's Included?
The 2026 program tuition includes the following:
- All rehearsals, including equipment and sheet music
- All production and services for the venue
- All shown activities, including sightseeing, celebration, and other activities
- All ground transportation during the program,
- Additional information about the option to participate in a group flight will be distributed to Finalists after acceptance)
- Exposure to and learning from world-class conductors for the program duration
- Experienced chaperones, city touring guides, and program staff
- Four nights’ lodging in a centrally located, student-friendly hotel with on-site staff
- Hotel night security to ensure a restful night for performers
- A 24-hour staffed emergency office to handle any unexpected circumstances
- 24-hour access to Doctors on Call, our U.S.-based medical support through The George Washington University Hospital, during the program
- Commemorative digital recording of repertoire from rehearsal emailed to Finalists following the program
Please Note: Transportation to/from London and meals are the responsibilities of the participant and are not included in the program cost.
Tuition and Payment Plan for Selected Finalists
2026 Program Tuition: TBD
Selected performers have the option to satisfy the full tuition upon acceptance or follow a payment plan, which spreads out the tuition amount between the date of acceptance and the program start date.
Payment plans are generated at the time of acceptance, and monthly payments are automatically charged to the participant's credit card on the first or 15th of the month. Accepted Finalists can review additional details by logging into my.honorsperformance.org and clicking "Payment".
Alyssa
Finalist
The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented and operated by WorldStrides.
