Building confidence and style as a performer is a challenging yet essential aspect of developing into an artist. At the Lindeblad School of Music we offer a variety of performance opportunities in a positive atmosphere that encourages students to grow as artists and develop their self-confidence. Moving music from the practice room to the stage allows us to communicate our art and expression while enriching our communities and instilling leadership capabilities in young musicians.

Student Showcase at Carnegie Hall 

"How do you get to Carnegie Hall?"
"Practice, Practice, Practice." 

We are committed to excellence and that means providing our students with the best opportunities. Each year the Lindeblad School of Music hosts consecutive recitals at this world-renowned stage located in New York City. Students may audition or apply once every five years as a student demonstrating Excellence in Music Education in private lesson study at the Lindeblad School of Music. 

Our upcoming Carnegie Hall concert is scheduled for Friday, June 4th 2027 at 7pm and Saturday, June 5th 2027 at 1pm.

Audition date: Sunday, April 25th, 2027
Audition sign-up opens: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 15th, 2027
Registration link: Talk to your teacher and Sign Up HERE

For EME students (5+ years of study at Lindeblad School of Music) may send an email request to contact@lindebladmusic.com (deadline 12/10/2027) to be approved. EME is an Excellence in Music Education program through Lindeblad School of Music. It is awarded to students who’ve been at our school for 5+ consecutive years of study with the same instrument. Students may apply once every five years. Teacher & school approval needed. Once approved, EME students may start working towards your Carnegie Concert! EME students are required to perform their piece by memory at either school recitals, performance workshop, or in-front of a panel of teachers before their performance at Carnegie Hall.

School-wide Student Recitals

We host bi-annual school-wide recitals at various venues including the LSM performance hall, studio space, Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall at Montclair State University, Merkin Hall, and more. All private lesson students are welcome to sign-up for Student Recitals. 

This winter, students have the option to perform at Montclair State University Recital Hall, or at LSM Performance Hall. Registration Opens November 2nd, 2026!

Sign-up HERE for Winter Recital at Montclair State University Recital Hall
Saturday 12/19 at 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm
Each registration comes with 2 audience tickets. For additional tickets, purchase HERE

Sign-up HERE for Winter Recital at LSM Performance Hall
Tuesday 12/15 at 7pm or Thursday 12/17 at 7pm

LSM Student Concerto Competition

We love our students! We want to offer the best possibey experience for all of our hard working students and teachers. Therefore, every 3 years, we offer concerto competition to select student soloists and ensembles to be featured to perform with LSM Concert Orchestra.