HIGH SCHOOL | SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Finalist Resources
You may find some of the below resources helpful in the coming months
Tentative Itinerary (subject to change - final itinerary will be shared in June)
Day 1
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
- Morning: Arrive in Sydney (note: depending on your city of origin, you may need to leave home as early as Monday, July 29, to arrive in Sydney for the start of the program)
- Afternoon: Meet your Chaperone and explore Sydney, including a stop at Bondi Beach
- Evening: Hotel check-in and welcome meeting
Day 2
Thursday, August 1, 2019
- All Day: Blue Mountains day tour (ride the steepest passenger railway in the world, drive to Echo Point to view the Three Sisters rock formation, visit a wildlife park, and more)
Day 3
Friday, August 2, 2019
- Morning & Afternoon: Seating and rehearsals
- Evening: Explore and take a walking tour of Sydney's famous historic district, the Rocks
Day 4
Saturday, August 3, 2019
- Morning & Afternoon: Rehearsals
- Evening: Finalist Celebration Cruise on Sydney Harbour (includes breathtaking views of your performance venue!)
Day 5
Sunday, August 4, 2019
- Morning: Final rehearsal
- Afternoon: Concert prep and sound check
- Evening: Opera House performance
Day 6
Monday, August 5, 2019
- Morning: Farewell and return to the airport
- Afternoon: Depart for home
Unaccompanied Minor Procedures
Click here to download a copy of the Series' Unaccompanied Minor Information Sheet. If you are traveling as a registered Unaccompanied Minor with your airline, please review the airline's procedures and policies so we can best prepare for your arrival.
Give Yourself Some Credit
Our partnership with WorldStrides, an accredited school, allows Finalists the opportunity to enroll in a Musical Performance course and earn 0.5 (one semester) elective high school credit upon successful completion of the coursework at no additional cost, or up to 3 college credits for a small additional cost. You can register before, during, or even after you travel to Sydney. Coursework is reflective in nature and is designed to be completed after you return home. Learn more at www.honorsperformance.org/academic-credit.
Program Information Flyer
Included with your acceptance letter, this flyer details the Update Page contents and provides an overview of the Honors Family Programs. Click here to download a copy.
Series Memorabilia
Looking for a special memento to remember your Honors Performance Series experience? Head over to the Memorabilia Page of our website to order Series branded wearables and to pre-order a copy of the Rehearsal Recording of your ensemble. Additionally, when photographs from your performance are available, we'll post the link on the Memorabilia page.
The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented and operated by WorldStrides.
