New York tour - Carnegie Hall 2026

The Ann Arbor Huron High School Bands have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in the Spring of 2026. This showcase would feature Bands from Huron and Pioneer on the main stage at the historic Carnegie Hall. The band members would also be partaking in masterclasses with world class musicians, visiting iconic sights and sounds around NYC, and having the opportunity to share a once in a lifetime experience with our band community. 
 
The invitation to perform has been extended to Concert Band Green and Symphony Band and this opportunity will be available to all students who are enrolled in Concert Green and Symphony  Band for the 2025-2026 school year.   We would need significant interest, balanced instrumentation from each ensemble, and a commitment to fundraise for those students who may have financial challenges, in order to make each ensemble viable for  touring.
 
The purpose of this performance is to showcase our Ann Arbor Band traditions and talent to a world class audience in a world class hall, as well being able to share a life changing performance with our sister schools in Ann Arbor.  Our proposed travel dates will be available soon and would require advanced planning from all of our families including planning and participation of fundraisers to assist students who may need financial support.
 
Here’s a brief summary of the key points:

1. The proposed trip to New York City will be Spring of 2026 and is presented as available to all Concert Band Green and Symphony Band members for the 2025-2026 school year.  We would need significant interest and balanced instrumentation from each ensemble in order to make each a viable touring ensemble.
2. The total estimated/approximate cost will be released soon.  The price will include most meals, all transportation costs, and all trip events. Travel insurance is an additional cost and is required by AAPS.  Need-based scholarships would be made available through fundraising efforts to ensure that all students who are interested are able to participate in the trip.  

​We will be having a mandatory trip meeting sometime  in early May for those families who have members of Symphony Band and Concert Green. (A specific date will be announced in the coming months)

Specific trip details and itineraries will be shared at this meeting. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.  Looking forward to creating a life changing experience for the students of the Huron Band. - Mr. Ash ([email protected])