High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip.'s Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band have learned the equivalent of a musician's chance of a lifetime: to play at Carnegie Hall. The 131-year-old, world-renowned, grand concert facility, is one of the most prestigious venues on earth for both classical and popular music.
The orchestra won a major competition last year and was invited by Carnegie Hall to apply to appear. "We spent a good amount of time at the end of the school year, recording ourselves and submitting auditions pictures, bios, and the whole nine yards…think we were one of 12 groups nationwide to be accepted," said Livermore High School Musical Instrument Director Justin Enright.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A view of Carnegie Hall, the venue is closed during the the COVID-19 shutdown on April 26, 2020 in New York City.
"It's surreal that all the music we've played together last year and this year is gonna be played on one of the most famous stages in the world," said violist But, like every hard 'worked-for goal,' it will take $25,000 in tax-deductible donations to make sure all the musicians, regardless of family financial status, can make the trip. "In order to show ourselves the best…to give everybody the opportunity, we really need to go as one ensemble," said Enright.
"We worked on this together. So, if one person can't go it's not fair…when everyone else is," said Jaura. as one way to raise the relatively modest sum of money needed to include everyone. To help finance their goal, you can visit the fundraiserAll the news you need to know, every day
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