Link Up in the New York City Area
The Orchestra Sings
Link Up guides students in grades 3–5 through a yearlong exploration of orchestral repertoire and music making. During the 2025–2026 season, New York City students will participate in a new version of Link Up: The Orchestra Sings, exploring what makes a melody great. At the end of the year, students will sing and play the recorder with a professional orchestra in a culminating concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Concerts will take place on May 18, 19, and 20, 2026.
Culminating Concerts
May 18, 19, and 20, 2026
10:15 AM and 11:45 AM in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall
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 30, 2026.
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Concert Repertoire
Repertoire Exploration
Learn fundamental concepts of music and engage in creative activities through a deeper exploration of the ideas and themes of the Link Up repertoire.
The Elements of Melody
What fundamental elements do composers use to create great melodies?
Building on Melody: Melodic Layers
How does a melody change when layered with another melody?
Melodies in Context: Stories, Cultural Influences, and Dance
How are melodies represented and shared across cultures?
Instrument Families
Concert Experience
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