New Mozart at Carnegie Hall

(Weill Recital Hall)

Thursday, July 17 at 7 pm

This past July, New Mozart students had the incredible experience of performing at the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna, and it was truly unforgettable (See photos here). We are excited to now offer another amazing opportunity next year!

Showcase your talent on one of the most prestigious stages in the world at Carnegie Hall!

Next July, New Mozart students are invited to perform at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City! Join us for a milestone concert experience that brings you from the practice room to the heart of Manhattan. This is your moment to shine and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Come with us and make your Carnegie Hall debut!

All currently enrolled New Mozart students are eligible. Space is limited and restrictions apply. Please read the information below before enrolling.

The New Mozart Carnegie Hall Performers have been selected! If you'd like to be placed on the waitlist, please fill out the form above.


Recital Information

This page will be updated regularly leading up to the concert.

Recital Fee

  • $400 per participant/per instrument (non-refundable).

  • The recital fee includes four tickets, a set of professional photos and an archival audio recording. There will be no video recording for this event.

  • Please note: Photography and video/audio recording by the audience is not permitted at Carnegie Hall.

Performance Guidelines

  • Time Limit: Each performer may play one piece:

    • Advanced students: up to 5 minutes

    • Beginner to intermediate students: up to 3 minutes

    • Additional time can be arranged at $100 per minute with prior approval.

    • Note: One movement of a sonata, concerto, or suite is considered one piece.

  • Eligibility Requirements:

    • Open to private lesson students with at least 2 years of experience; not intended for beginners.

    • Minimum age: 6 years old at registration.

    • All performers are required to play from memory.

    • Repertoire Submission: Due by 2/10.

Students Using an Accompanist

  • Accompanist fees are separate and will reflect local accompanist rates plus administrative fees.

  • New Mozart will offer ample rehearsal opportunities with our school accompanists and/or piano teachers, charged at the regular lesson rate, to ensure that students are fully prepared to perform with the local accompanist.

Concert Duration and Attendance

  • The concert will run approximately 2.5–3 hours, including an intermission.

  • All performers and audience members are expected to attend for the entire duration.

    • Please consider your child’s readiness for a 3-hour concert before registering.

  • Children under 6 are not allowed in the audience. Kindly make childcare arrangements in advance.

Tickets

Performer Selection

Update 1/22: Performers have been selected.

  • Participants will be chosen based on their music level and years of study at New Mozart, with preference given to intermediate and advanced students.

  • Final performer selections will be announced no later than December 20th.

  • An audition video may be requested as part of the final selection process.

Important: Please do not make any travel arrangements until you receive a final acceptance email.

Additional Information

  • All participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

  • To participate, students must be actively enrolled at New Mozart during the recital registration period, the months leading up to the performance, and for at least 30 days after. Students who pause lessons over the summer are ineligible.

  • The recital is intended for acoustic instruments and voice with no sound amplification available.

  • Performers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or legal guardians must accompany their participating children to New York.

New Mozart reserves the right to make any adjustments to the recital rules, schedule, or other concert details.