Bands, choirs, and orchestras that have achieved a Superior or Gold level of performance are exclusively invited to participate in the 2009 Elite Performance Series. As part of this series, we are excited to announce a partnership with Field Studes, an elite organization that has offered students unique performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall in New York City since the 1980s. The Elite Performance Series events offer music directors and students the finest in festival components and an unforgettable experience on some of the most renowned stages in America!

2009 Festival at Carnegie Hall Dates

New York City, NY

Spring Instrumental Music Festival

March 6-8

National Youth Choir Festival

March 21-23

March 28-30

April 18-20

April 25-27

National Invitational Band and Orchestra Festival

April 9-12

National Children's Choir Festival

April 18-20


2009 Festival of Gold Dates

Choral Festival: Chicago, Illinios

Orchestra Hall & Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

March 27-31

Choral Festival: New York, New York

St. Bartholomew's & Riverside Church

April 2-6

Choral and Instrumental Festival: Los Angeles, California

Segerstrom Concert Hall

April 17-21

Choral Festival: San Francisco, California

St. Ignatius Church & Davies Symphony Hall

May 1-5

Choral and Instrumental Festival: Washington, D.C.

The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

May 8-12