Link Up
Frequently Asked Questions
Application and
Payment
How can my school sign up for Link
Up?
To sign up for Link Up, each teacher can apply online. If your school has multiple participating teachers (those attending
the professional development workshops and teaching the program), please have
each teacher apply separately online. Call 212-903-9673 for assistance.
When is the application due for Link
Up?
The Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks application period for 2012–2013 is now closed. Please check back next spring to apply to join us for the 2013–2014 season of Link Up: The Orchestra Sings!
How many teachers can sign up for
Link Up via online application?
Each teacher participating in Link Up should apply individually online. If
your school has multiple participating
teachers (those attending the professional development workshops and teaching
the program), please have each teacher apply separately online. Please call
212-903-9673 with questions.
Do you have to be a music teacher to
implement Link Up?
No. You are not required to be a music teacher to implement
Link Up. However, we recommend that teachers have some basic prior knowledge
and/or experience with music. The program includes some skills-based work in
reading music, singing, and/or playing the soprano recorder. If you are a
general classroom teacher interested in participating in Link Up and you are
not sure if the program is the right fit, please call Carnegie Hall at
212-903-9673 to speak with one of our staff members.
My school signed up for Link Up but
another teacher at the school is implementing the curriculum with my students.
Do I have to apply and attend Professional Development?
Only teachers implementing the curriculum directly with students are considered
participating teachers, and must apply, attend the required professional
development workshops, and attend the concert. Teachers attending the concerts
but not implementing the curriculum are considered chaperones. Please call
212-903-9673 with questions.
My class size went up or down since
I applied. What do I do?
Please note that after October 15, 2012 the number of
students on your application cannot be adjusted, nor can refunds be issued. Contact Carnegie Hall staff at
212-903-9673 or via e-mail at linkup@carnegiehall.org
with questions.
How much does Link Up cost?
The teacher fee for Link Up is $30 and each student is $6. One chaperone per 10 students is included free of charge.
What methods of payment are accepted
for Link Up?
Carnegie Hall can accept payment via:
- • personal check
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• school check
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• cash
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• credit card
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• purchase order (A copy of the purchase order must
be sent to us via fax at 212-903-0758 or via e-mail at linkup@carnegiehall.org by January 11, 2013.)
When is payment due for Link Up?
Payment via credit card, personal or school check is due by
January 11, 2013. For schools paying via purchase order, a copy of your PO must be submitted by January 11, 2013 via fax to 212-903-0758 or via e-mail to linkup@carnegiehall.org.
Is it possible for my class to see
more of Carnegie Hall after/before my Link Up concert?
Tours are available by reservation if you are interested in
seeing more of Carnegie Hall before or after your Link Up concert. Visit the tours page.
When will Carnegie Hall confirm my
Link Up concert date and time?
Carnegie Hall should have confirmed your Link Up concerts by November
15, 2012. If you have not yet heard from
Carnegie Hall regarding your Link Up Concert by that time, please contact
Carnegie Hall staff at 212-903-9673.
Professional Development Workshop
I participated in Link Up last year.
Do I still need to attend a PD?
Yes, every participating teacher is required to attend a
Link Up professional development workshops regardless of past participation in
the program. Teachers who do not attend the required PD session will forfeit
participation in the program.
Where are the Link Up Workshops and
how do I get there?
All Link Up professional development workshops take place at the DiMenna Center, 450 W. 37th Street, between 9th & 10th Ave.
Where is parking located near the DiMenna Center ?
There are several parking garages located near DiMenna. The easiest way to find these is to visit Best Parking.
Materials
When will I get my Link Up
materials?
Your Link Up materials will arrive within two to three weeks
of your attendance at the Link Up professional development workshop. Please
note that materials will not be sent out until you have completed the required
professional development workshop.
Are there Link Up resources for
strings teachers?
Yes. Each of the Link Up repertoire selections includes
bowings for teachers to use with strings classes.
Concerts
When will I receive my Link Up
tickets?
Your Link Up ticket (one ticket per participating teacher with your confirmed numbers of students and
chaperones) will be mailed to you approximately one month before your confirmed
concert date.
How many parents/adults may I bring
to the Link Up concerts?
One chaperone is included for every 10 students. For
example, if a teacher enrolls a class of 30 students, he or she will automatically
receive 30 student seats, three chaperone seats, and one seat for him/herself, for
a total of 34 seats. Please note that parents/adults may not purchase individual tickets themselves.
May parents purchase tickets to Link
Up?
No, parents may not purchase tickets to Link Up. If parents
are interested in attending, they must attend with their child’s class as a
chaperone.
May I take photos and videos at the
Link Up concerts?
No. In accordance with Carnegie Hall’s policies, photography
and videography are strictly prohibited.
What instructions should I give to
my bus drivers for the Link Up concert?
Buses should drop off students on the south side of 57th
Street, facing east, in front of the main Carnegie Hall marquee.
Please note: Buses cannot
wait in front of Carnegie Hall during the concert*
Buses should pick up students on the north side of 57th
Street, facing west, following the concert.
When do the doors open before the
Link Up concert? When should I arrive?
Doors open 30 minutes before each Link Up concert. As these
events are general admission (no assigned seats), the earlier you arrive, the
closer you will be to the stage. Entry to the hall will not be granted earlier
than 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Artist Information
Where can I find more information
about the Link Up artists?
Please consult the back of your Teacher Guide or visit the
Carnegie Hall Online Resource Center.
Other
How can my students perform onstage
during the Link Up concert?
Carnegie Hall staff selects student musicians who play the
soprano recorder, the violin, or sing in a vocal ensemble, to perform on stage
during each Link Up concert. Teachers interested in this opportunity should
submit an audition video to Carnegie Hall staff no later than April 1, 2013.
What do I need to include in the
Link Up audition video?
The Link Up audition video should include students playing
or singing Link Up repertoire from the Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks guide. Each student included on the audition
video should have all of the pieces memorized. Please indicate your school
name, teacher name, the total number of students in the group, the grade level
of each student, and the instrument on which they will performing.
Where can I find additional
information about the Link Up repertoire?
Please consult the back of your Teacher Guide or visit the
Carnegie Hall Online Resource Center.
Where can my students eat lunch
before or after the Link Up concert?
If the weather is nice, Central Park is only two blocks
away. There is also a public atrium between Sixth and Seventh Avenues with
entrances on West 56th and West 57th Streets.
I have suggestions for Carnegie Hall
regarding Link Up. How can I share them?
Please e-mail all suggestions to feedback@carnegiehall.org.
I’m interested in helping with
Carnegie Hall’s ongoing program assessment project. What should I do?
Please e-mail Carnegie Hall staff at linkup@carnegiehall.org to find out
how you can help.