The Winston-Salem Symphony will partner with Carnegie Hall to present the Link Up program as part of the Mary Starling Full Orchestra Performance next season. Link Up is an interactive program that blurs the line between audience and performer by allowing students to perform with the orchestra from their seats using their voices, recorders, or violins. The committee chose "The Orchestra Sings" curriculum from Carnegie Hall which focuses on music reading, melody, and is adaptable for schools. Participating schools will prepare their students to perform several pieces from the curriculum at the 2017 performance and submit an application by May 1st to receive teaching materials. An information session about the new format will be held on April 11th for music specialists to learn more