CLARKSVILLE, TN – Katelyn Henry, a senior at Clarksville High School, has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Katelyn will perform soprano in February with the Honors Concert Choir. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world.
“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.”
Katelyn 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.
Katelyn has studied music for eight years and is a member of Clarksville High School Carnival Choir and Wildcat Marching Band. Katelyn is a member of Tri-M Music Honor Society and a section leader in both band and choir. After graduation, Katelyn plans to attend University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in Music Therapy.
In response to her selection, Katelyn said, “I’m excited about this chance to meet high school students from around the world and singing together in such an amazing world-class venue. I’m grateful to all the people who have encouraged me and supported me to have this opportunity. I’m sure I’ll make memories I’ll treasure all my life.”
Katelyn will join performers from all 50 United States, including Guam and the Virgin Islands, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan 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 on February 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased beginning approximately 60 days prior to the performance through the Carnegie Hall box office.
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.