Program Features
Ongoing professional development and individual support
Curriculum resources and study guides
Classroom exchange for teachers and students in New York and the focus country via an online community
Facilitated interaction between teachers in New York City and in the focus country
Videoconferenced teacher workshops
Two concerts at Carnegie Hall, linked to a concert hall in the focus country
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Teacher Responsibilities
Attend five mandatory Professional Development Workshops ( see dates) Attend two videoconferenced concerts at Carnegie Hall
Implement the entire Cultural Exchange curriculum
Be available and responsive via e-mail and phone
Collaborate with your teaching partner in the focus country
Be available for contact outside of school hours
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Weill Fellows: At the end of the 2008-09 school year, Carnegie Hall will bring the involved teachers from India and Turkey to New York City as Weill Fellows. During their week in New York, visiting teachers and their New York City counterparts will have a unique opportunity to share their cultural knowledge, best teaching practices, and their experiences in this program.
Program Fees
Students: $6 each
Teachers: $25 each
One adult chaperone per 10 children is required at each concert. Chaperones attend the concerts free of charge.
How to Apply
Application form will be available shortly
Questions?
For more information or to receive a brochure in the mail, e-mail globalencounters@carnegiehall.org or call The Weill Music Institute at 212-903-9625.
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