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The American High School Honors Performance Series brings together selected performers from across North America to create the annual Honors Performance. Congratulations to all Finalists on outstanding performances!
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First-Hand Experiences
Student Performers
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What an amazing memory. Over 1,400 people in attendance.... that’s so incredible!
- Kelsey, OH
This is a memory that will forever be with us. And thank you to all the people that made it possible.
- Ken, CA
Thanks to everyone who made my first trip to New York the best ever!
- Leonard, LA
I had a life-changing experience on this trip.
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Family Participants
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What a fabulous concert! And a proud parent moment!
- Janice, WI
We will never forget it! And now my daughter is back practicing today...
- Ken, OK
Thank you for such an amazing experience and congratulations to all the finalists on such a fantastic concert!
- Cheryl, MI
Awesome! Outstanding performances! Very talented students and fabulous conductors. So glad our daughter had this opportunity.
- Marilyn, CA |
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Music Directors
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The Finalists have this memory for life. No one can ever take it from them. Week was fantastic and performances were tops.
- Warren, TX
I thought the music was great… The conductor did a fantastic job eliciting emotional, musical singing. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a fantastic week.
- Kelly, NM
I would like to thank the program staff for providing this amazing experience for the students and their families… This event was one of the top highlights of my 12 year career in music education. Thank you again!
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In the News
(Sampling of Articles)
Odessa, Texas
OHS duo returns from Carnegie
Please excuse Odessa High students Jonathan Ortiz and Jonathan Ramos if they have some extra spring in their step. Playing Carnegie Hall in front of 1,800 people can do that to you. Read More
Bowie, Maryland
Local students share their recent Carnegie Hall experiences
Five students of the Polly Parr Corretjer Voice Studio recently went to Carnegie Hall to sing with the American High School Honors Performance Series. Read More
Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada
Young musician heard at Carnegie Hall
Local notes were loud and heard in NYC last month. Carnegie Hall's main auditorium seats 2,804 people on five levels, visitors climb 137 steps to reach the top balcony. On Feb. 19 when they looked down on stage they saw Drayton Valley's Rachel Winder performing. Read More
Nanaimo, Canada
Young musician is chosen for Carnegie show
Nanaimo music student Taylor Manns must be doing a lot of practising.
After all, practice, they say, is the best route to Carnegie Hall and Manns will perform at that world-famous location this month. Read More
Palmer, Alaska
Vocal Virtuoso
The axiom about how one gets to Carnegie Hall is true — practice, practice, practice.
Just ask Nancy Means, a 16-year-old Palmer High School senior (she’ll be 17 July 1) who is in New York City preparing for her big moment performing at the historic concert hall. Read More
Saline, Michigan
Saline student to sing at Carnegie Hall in NYC
With a lot of talent and some help from his family and teachers, Saline High School junior Alan Good has won an appointment to the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series that will give him the opportunity to perform at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall.Read More
Cincinnati, Ohio
Summit student to play at Carnegie Hall
Simon Chow, a junior at the Summit Country Day School has been accepted as a finalist in the American High School Honors Performance Series. The Honors Series brings exceptional high school musicians and singers from across North America to experience one week together in New York City culminating in a performance at a celebrated venue. Read More
Youngstown, Ohio
Liberty student will perform at Carnegie Hall
Performing at Carnegie Hall signifies a certain level of achievement.
And for Alyssa Schor, it comes naturally.
Alyssa, 16, has played the violin since she was 4 years old, taking lessons at the Jewish Community Center, where she continues studying with the same teacher, Gina Bagnoli. Read More
Holmen, Wisconsin
OHS grad hits big time, plays at Carnegie Hall
Last November, Megan Sorenson was invited to submit an audition for a chance to perform with the American High School Performance Series elite orchestra. She didn’t have a lot of time to debate her options — the invitation came only three days before the audition tape was due.Read More
