COMMUNITIES LinkUP!
"From the first year in the program, we have received nothing but positive comments ... about the program and the quality of the materials ... The high educational merits of this offering have allowed the program to see tremendous growth in a short period of time. After only two years of Communities LinkUP! in Omaha, the demand ... required us to add a second concert in the third year of the program, serving over 3,500 students."—Jennifer Boomgaarden, Director of Education and Community Partnerships, Omaha Symphony
 
"I liked having the choice of singing or playing with the whole orchestra. Thanks for all your work.""—Student from the Duquesne program
Since 2003, Carnegie Hall has partnered with local professional, community, and university orchestras to offer Communities LinkUP! (CLU) at sites across the United States. Through this partnership, Carnegie Hall provides participating sites with curriculum materials, resources, and professional development for orchestra administrators and the sites' lead teachers. CLU aims to support orchestras' existing education programs, strengthening its partnerships with local schools, and providing high quality resources and support.
About Communities LinkUP!
- Modeled on Carnegie Hall's LinkUP! music education program for students in grades 3 through 5. For more information on the New York-based LinkUP! program, click here.
- Students explore musical concepts through specific symphonic works and compositional activities
- Culminates in an interactive concert in which students perform prepared vocal and instrumental repertoire selections, and share some of their creative work
Supplied Materials
- LinkUP! curriculum, audio, and online materials that feature:
- skills-based learning (singing, playing the soprano recorder or violin, reading, and notating music)
- creative work (composing and improvising music)
- points of connection with academic subjects (such as reading and math)
- Professional development for orchestra administrators and lead teachers
- Complete concert script, repertoire list, and accompanying slide show
- Tools for conducting an assessment of student learning in LinkUP!
- Ongoing support and consultation regarding professional development and program implementation
 Carnegie Hall West Virginia, Lewisburg, WV (partner since 2003–2004)
Baton Rouge Symphony, Baton Rouge, LA (partner since 2004–2005)
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA (partner since 2004–2005)
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX (partner since 2004–2005)
Honolulu Symphony, Honolulu, HI (partner since 2004–2005)
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (partner since 2004–2005)
West Shore Symphony Orchestra, Muskegon, MI (partner since 2004–2005)
Omaha Symphony, Omaha, NE (partner since 2005–2006)
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis, MO (partner since 2005–2006)
Albany Symphony, Albany, GA (partner since 2008–2009)
Meridian Symphony, Meridian, MS (partner since 2008–2009)
If you are interested in learning more about this program or starting one in your community, please call 212-903-9628 or e-mail srodousakis@carnegiehall.org.
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