"I like that the program leaves so much room for musical exploration and provides the students opportunity to create musical pieces. I must say that last year's program was definitely amazing, and this year is just as great. Bravo!" —Music teacher, CS 57X

Students in 3rd–5th grade music classrooms explore melodies from a range of colorful orchestral repertoire and sing, play the recorder, compose, and perform in a culminating concert in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium.

• One interactive concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage featuring a professional orchestra, conductor, and Link Up students from the tri-state area
• One required teacher professional development workshop per year
• The Orchestra Sings curriculum guide, soprano recorder, and CD for participating teachers
• Soprano recorder and The Orchestra Sings workbook for each student
• Lesson extensions for string teachers woven into the printed curriculum
• Online materials and resources, including Link Up Beginnings skills-focused curriculum and audio for teachers and students
• Link Up social network; an online community that connects teachers, Carnegie Hall staff, and featured contributors to share ideas, student work, videos, and photos

Link Up is made possible through the generous support of The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, The Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust, and The Barker Welfare Foundation.

The Weill Music Institute’s programs are made available to a nationwide audience, in part, by the US Department of Education and by an endowment grant from the Citi Foundation.