Link Up
Students in grades 3–5 are introduced to the orchestra by becoming a part of it in this highly participatory program.
With our free online resources, students anywhere can sing and play along with interactive sheet music, recordings, and video, using suggested classroom activities to explore the fundamentals of orchestral music through the repertoire.
In New York City, participating students learn to sing and play an instrument in the classroom and perform with a professional orchestra from their seats at a culminating concert at Carnegie Hall. During the 2025–2026 season, New York City–area students will participate in The Orchestra Sings.
Orchestras across the country and around the world are also taking part in Link Up. Partner orchestras can utilize any of the program materials—including teacher guides, student materials, concert scripts, and concert visuals—in their own communities.
Grades: 3–5
Available for Educators: Online, NYC, Nationally, and Internationally
Partnership Opportunities: Elementary Schools, Orchestras
Season: School Year
Learn how to become a Link Up partner for our 2026–2027 season. Register today for the Link Up and League of American Orchestras Webinar. A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registered individuals. The webinar will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 3:00–3:30 PM (ET).
Current Offerings
Link Up in the New York City Area
Students in the New York City area will explore what makes a melody great through The Orchestra Sings curriculum and participate in a culminating concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.
Link Up for National and International Partners
Learn how to join us as a Link Up partner in the US or globally.
Link Up Digital
With our free online resources, students anywhere can sing and play along with interactive sheet music, recordings, and video, using suggested classroom activities to explore the fundamentals of orchestral music through the repertoire.
2025–2026 Link Up Partners
Carnegie Hall’s Link Up partners with more than 100 orchestras in the US and around the globe in countries that include Canada, China, Japan, Kenya, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Check out our current partners.
