Carnegie Hall

In order to become a Musical Explorers teacher in New York City, all teachers must apply to be in the program. If selected, you will receive a confirmation email from Carnegie Hall staff with an invitation to select concerts. Apply for the 20–21 School Year today!

• Two interactive concerts (winter and spring) per year, either in Zankel Hall or via the Musical Explorers on-demand videos
• Two required professional development workshops (fall and spring)
• A Teacher Guide featuring lessons and creative extensions for yearlong coursework, geared toward both music teachers and general classroom teachers
• Student Guide workbooks
• Digital resources, including video and audio recordings

All participating teachers are required to attend two professional development workshops (each 2.5 hours long): one in the fall of 2020, and one in the winter of 2021. Professional development workshops take place in the Resnick Education Wing at Carnegie Hall. The entrance is located at 154 West 57th Street (at Seventh Avenue), just east of the main Box Office entrance. Get directions to Carnegie Hall.

Fall Professional Development Workshops (Choose One)

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM–7 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 10:30 AM–1 PM

Spring Professional Development Workshops (Choose One)

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM–7 PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM–7 PM

Winter Concerts Schedule and Location

January 19–22, 2021
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall

Spring Concerts Schedule and Location

May 11–14, 2021
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall

There is a fee of $6 per student and $50 per teacher. Schools are permitted to bring one chaperone free of charge for every 10 students. Payment by personal check, credit card, or copy of certified purchase order is due by Monday, February 1, 2021.