InterSchool Orchestras of New York's Turtle Bay Orchestra to Perform at Carnegie Hall

The InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO)’s Turtle Bay Orchestra will perform at Carnegie Hall on May 11th for its capstone event of the year, the Edward and Elaine Altman 45th Anniversary Concert. The concert will include musical performances from all eight InterSchool Orchestras ensembles and feature nearly 350 talented student musicians; Canadian Brass; and Tito Muñoz. This year, ISO is honoring Annabelle F. Prager, Founder of InterSchool Orchestras of New York, InterSchool Orchestra alum and Conductor Tito Muñoz, and World Renowned Brass Quintet, Canadian Brass will also be honored. This performance will be led by Conductors Larry Markowicz, Assistant Artistic Director, InterSchool Orchestras of New York, and Brian Worsdale.

The ISO at Turtle Bay Orchestra is led by Barry Stern, and motivates young musicians to work together to make music. This ensemble rehearses at Turtle Bay Music School, located at 224 East 52nd Street. Repertoire ranges from age-appropriate original compositions to standard classical works arranged for young players. The orchestras for young people provide a strong grounding in fundamental and necessary orchestral concepts in a community-oriented and goal-centered environment.

Founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1974, the InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO) began with a single orchestra of 20 children. Today, ISO serves more than 350 children, creating opportunities for school-aged children in New York City to make music together in a nurturing environment where all children can realize their personal best, achieve high artistic standards, and share music with the community. The ensembles perform in major concert halls, schools and community centers, bringing great music to over 7,000 people annually. Generous financial aid and scholarships ensure that every child can participate. For more information, please visit http://isorch.org/.