How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

In American folklore, appearing Carnegie Hall has long been the symbol of reaching the apex of a performance career.  So much so, the above colloquialism, and the resulting answer (practice,) is familiar to musicians and non-musicians alike.

First appearing in the syndicated column “The Wit Parade” by E.E. Kenyon on March 13, 1955 the story contains the clever remark.  It is worth noting that in this column, the word "practice" is not repeated.

The absent-minded maestro was racing up New York’s Seventh Avenue to a rehearsal, when a stranger stopped him. “Pardon me,” he said, “can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” “Yes,” answered the maestro breathlessly. “Practice!”

Well, student musicians from District 99 are currently practicing hard to prepare for their performance on this hallowed stage.  It must be true because the concert is now officially on the Carnegie Hall web site:

We are honored, excited and humbled to have this opportunity.  We are confident that the student musicians from District 99 will represent the school and community to the highest possible degree.

Stay tuned to this blog for unfolding information about the tour.  For right now, we all need to get busy and - you guessed it - PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!