High School Program
Carnegie Hall
DATES
February 5-9, 2026
TUITION
$3,399
GRADES
9 - 12
Music Program Highlights
The Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall is more than a program. It’s a defining moment for high school musicians with big dreams and bold ambition.
This audition-based program selects top-performing high school students from across the globe, offering the opportunity to rehearse and perform under renowned conductors on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
Set in the heart of New York City, the high school musicians elevate their craft, forge lifelong friendships, and take the next step toward a future in music.
A Stage Steeped in History
Carnegie Hall first opened its doors in 1891 and quickly became the standard for musical excellence. This historic stage, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is the destination for the world’s finest musicians who aspire to perform on the stage once graced by the presence of musical greats like Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, The Beatles, Yo-Yo Ma, and many more. Honors Performance Series musicians treasure the opportunity to perform on the world-renowned Perelman Stage inside the Stern Auditorium.
High School Music Program Sample Itinerary
(Tentative and Subject to Change)
Day 1
- Morning: Travel to New York City
- Afternoon: Airport greeting and transfer to the hotel
- Evening: Check into the hotel. Meet your Chaperone and group
Day 2
- Morning & Afternoon: Seating and rehearsals
- Evening: Attend a Broadway musical
Day 3
- Morning & Afternoon: Rehearsals
- Evening: Sightseeing or Finalist Celebration (varies by ensemble)
Day 4
- Morning: Sound Check at Carnegie Hall
- Afternoon: Matinee Honors Performance
- Evening: Finalist Celebration
Day 5
- Morning: Farewell and return to airport
- Afternoon: Depart for home
What’s Included*
Accommodations
In-Program Ground Transportation
Sightseeing Activities
Instruction from World-Class Conductors
College Credit
*Meals and travel to/from program host city are not included in the program tuition.
Carnegie Hall Music Program Details
Tuition and Payment for Selected Finalists
Being selected is an exciting achievement, and we’re here to make the next steps simple. Finalists may choose to pay their tuition in full or enroll in a flexible payment plan, which breaks the total into monthly installments from the time of acceptance to the start of the program.
Payment plans can be created upon acceptance, with automatic charges scheduled for the 1st or 15th of each month. Accepted Finalists can review all payment details by logging into my.honorsperformance.org and navigating to the Payment tab.
College Credit is included with tuition. Finalists attending high school programs are eligible to receive college credit(s) through George Mason University. Credits are included in the cost of tuition and are awarded for successful completion of the program and credit requirements.
Music Program Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship options help make this once-in-a-lifetime experience at Carnegie Hall accessible to exceptional student performers from all economic backgrounds. Scholarship applications become available after program acceptance.
We’re also proud to support our selected performers with a variety of creative fundraising ideas to help make their journey possible.
Click here for more details on scholarships and fundraising.
