Middle School Program
Carnegie Hall
DATES
July 20-24, 2026
TUITION
$3,399
GRADES
6 - 8
Music Program Highlights
Big dreams start young, and the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall is where rising talent starts an unforgettable first act.
Exclusive to the selected 6th–8th grade musicians from around the world, this program sets the stage for students to rehearse and perform under the guidance of master conductors in New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall.
More than just another middle school music program, it’s a chance to connect with peers who share the same love for music in the magic of New York City.
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.
Middle 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: Junior Finalist Celebration
Day 4
- Morning: Sightseeing with Chaperone
- Afternoon: Final rehearsal
- Evening: Sound check and Junior Honors performance
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
*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 Junior Finalists
Being selected is an exciting achievement, and we’re here to make the next steps simple. Junior 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 Junior Finalists can review all payment details by logging into my.honorsperformance.org and navigating to the Payment tab.
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.
