Alliance, NE – Frances Furman, a student at Alliance Middle School, has been selected for the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY. Frances will perform trombone in July with the Honors Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world.
Frances auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was recently accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their application and audition recording. Frances has studied music for 3 years and is a member of the Alliance Middle School Band. She will be a freshman at Alliance High School this fall where she will continue with the band program. In response to their selection, Frances said, “I'm excited to play with new people and am honored to have been selected into the program.”
Frances will join performers from across the United States and abroad for a special performance at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. The finalists will come together in New York City where they will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other performers, and get a taste of New York. The Honors Performance will take place July 23, 2026, and is open to the public.“Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing,” said Marion Gomez, Music Director for the Honors Performance Series.
“We processed nearly 10,000 nominations this year and have selected the most talented student performers from around the world. Working with these conductors and performing at these renowned music halls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these musicians will never forget.”
The Honors Performance Series was created to showcase accomplished individual student performers on an international level by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in world renowned venues.
The Honors Performance Series is proudly presented by WorldStrides, the nation’s leading educational travel organization. Learn more by visiting honorsperformance.org and worldstrides.com.