Overview
Step onto Carnegie Hall’s most prestigious stage for the performance of a lifetime at the Festival at Carnegie Hall Instrumental Music Festival in New York City! Conduct your band or orchestra ensemble to your own programming in the main hall. This inspiring program includes admission to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building as well as a Broadway show.
Itinerary
Festival at Carnegie Hall: Instrumental Music Festival
- Performing Arts
- Music Festivals
Day 1
Travel to New York City, USA
Orientation Session
Get your bearings with a brief orientation session and then hit the town! We can help you select the best dinner option for your group.
Day 2
New York City attraction of your choice
Choose one of the following iconic New York City attractions to include in your trip: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Museum, One World Trade Center, or Top of the Rock. Admission to your selected attraction is included.
Broadway show performance
Experience a world-famous Broadway show and feel the energy of New York City’s theatre scene. Immerse yourself in dazzling performances of music, dance, and storytelling, and create memories that'll last long after the final curtain.
Day 3
Sightseeing in the morning
Depending on your stage time, you have the morning to get in any last sightseeing activities you haven’t done yet, like Chinatown, the High Line, or the Financial District.
Performance at Carnegie Hall
Show time! Step onto the stage in the main hall, the Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage, as you and your students perform at Carnegie Hall!
Day 4
More sightseeing or optional activities
Do a Broadway workshop, visit the American Museum of Natural History, check out the Hip Hop Museum, or stop by Radio City Music Hall.
Return home
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
With TourFlex, available for tours departing in October 2027 or later, you get the flexibility to shape an itinerary that's as unique as your group. Dial your trip up or down for more choice, more control, and more meaningful learning moments, all while getting the right experience at the right value. Available options vary by program and destination.
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theatre tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Select transport options that suit your group's needs
- Choose from a variety of accommodation styles to support your level of comfort
Dine Your Way
- Choose pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2 course meals at local restaurants or at your accommodation, with the option to upgrade to 3 courses
Inclusions
Accommodations
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
World-class adjudicators and conductors
Broadway show
Elite performance on Carnegie Hall's main stage
Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy
Meals and activities
Media Gallery
Health, Safety & Protection
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
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