Link Up in the New York City Area
The Orchestra Rocks
Link Up guides students in grades 3–5 through a yearlong exploration of orchestral repertoire and music making. This year, we are excited to announce a new version of Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks that explores rhythm, groove, and the influence of rock ‘n roll. Students will explore selections from composers who include Orff, Stravinsky, Chuck Berry, and Jessica Meyer, as well as a new commission by Earl Maneein. At the end of the year, students will sing and play the recorder with a professional orchestra in a culminating concert in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. The concerts will take place on May 25, 26, and 27, 2021.
Professional Development Workshop Schedule
Mandatory Fall Professional Development Workshops (Choose One)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2 PM–4 PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Optional Winter Professional Development Workshops (Choose One)
Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Culminating Concert Schedule
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Thursday, May 27, 2021
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Fees
There is a general fee of $6 per student and $30 per teacher. Participating schools may bring no more than one chaperone per 10 students, free of charge. Payment by personal check, credit card, and/or copy of certified purchase order is due by Friday, January 31, 2020.
Contact Us
For application and program questions, email linkup@carnegiehall.org.
Resources
Link Up Resources for 2019–2020
Browse media resources for The Orchestra Swings, including video, audio, and PDF content.
Lead support for Link Up is provided by Fund II Foundation.
Additional funding for Link Up is provided by Linda and Earle S. Altman, The Barker Welfare Foundation, JJR Foundation, and Joan and Sanford I. Weill and the Weill Family Foundation.
Link Up in New York City schools is made possible, in part, by an endowment gift from The Irene Diamond Fund.