High School Program
Royal Festival Hall
DATES
June 20-24, 2026
TUITION
$4,099
GRADES
9 - 12
Music Program Highlights
Performing at London’s Royal Festival Hall is a distinction earned by only the most dedicated and talented student musicians. Collaborate with other high-achieving musicians from around the world, building not only your performance résumé but lifelong friendships.
Beyond the stage, your London music program will include sightseeing, attending a West End show, and celebrating your accomplishments at a special Finalist Celebration.
London’s Musical Landmark
The Royal Festival Hall, located on the south bank of the River Thames, is the United Kingdom’s largest performing arts center. It is home to the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the London Sinfonietta, with a history spanning over seven decades. Honors Performance Series musicians will perform on the same stage as musical legends such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Norah Jones, Jon Batiste, and so many others.
High School Music Program Sample Itinerary
(Tentative and Subject to Change)
Day 1
- Morning: Airport greeting in London
- Afternoon: Meet your Chaperone and explore London, including views of Big Ben and the London Eye
- Evening: Hotel check-in and welcome meeting
Day 2
- Morning & Afternoon: Seating and rehearsals
- Evening: West End show
Day 3
- Morning & Afternoon: Rehearsals
- Evening: Guided Sightseeing
Day 4
- Morning: Final Rehearsal and Sound Check
- Afternoon: Royal Festival Hall Honors Performance
- Evening: Finalists Celebration
Day 5
- Morning: Farewell and return to the 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.
Royal Festival 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 Royal Festival 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.
