Central Girl to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Gwen Carrier, a student at Central High School, was selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Gwen, a tuba player, performed in February with the Honors Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world.

Gwen auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and was 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.

Gwen has studied music for four years and is a member of Wildcat Marching Band, CHS Symphonic Band, CHS Jazz Band, and CHS Talented Music Program. Gwen has routinely been selected to perform in local and state-level honor ensembles, and this fall was selected to the Louisiana Music Educators Association’s All-State Concert Band. In response to her selection, Gwen said, “It’s truly an honor to be selected to such a prestigious ensemble. I am ecstatic about my selection!”

Gwen joined 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 came together in New York City where they had the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other performers, and get a taste of New York. The Honors Performance took place February 5-9, 2026.

“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.