Livermore High Orchestras To Perform At Carnegie Hall

LIVERMORE, CA — Two bands from Livermore High School have been selected to play at New York City’s Carnegie Hall after ranking highly at the Adjudicator Awards at a music festival in Anaheim last spring.

The LHS Honors Symphonic Band and Honors Chamber Orchestra are scheduled to play at Carnegie Hall in April for the National Band and Orchestra Festival, the district announced. The storied concert hall on Seventh Avenue has hosted some of the most famous musicians in the world, including Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Simon and Garfunkel, and many more.

“I am thrilled the students have earned this opportunity to perform at the historic Carnegie Hall. It is an experience they will hold on to and take pride in sharing about for the rest of their lives,” said LHS Music Director Justin Enright.

The two bands have had a run of successes leading to their Carnegie Hall debut. The Chamber Orchestra will participate as featured performers in the 2023 California All-State Music Education Conference on February 16-18, 2023 in Fresno, and was selected as one of only five California high school orchestras to perform at the State CMEA Band and Orchestra Festival. The Symphonic Band was invited to play at the Music for All National Band and Orchestra Invitational at Sonoma State University (SSU) in March 2023.

“We are extremely proud of our music students and appreciate their undeniable talent and dedication. We have every confidence they will continue to shine and be outstanding ambassadors for our school in their many performances this year,” said LHS Principal Helen Gladden.

See here to view past performances.