Texas Tween To Sing At Carnegie Hall As A Top Young Performer In Country

Layla Janae McWilliams, 11, was selected to be part of this year's young cohort of musicians.

One lucky Texas tween will get the chance to perform at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall.

Layla Janae McWilliams, 11, of San Antonio was selected to take part in the Honors Performance Series, a national program for the top young performers in America. KENS 5 News shared the child’s accomplishment on social media.

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As part of the prestigious program, she will train for a week before gracing the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. She will sing under the direction of world-class conductors alongside fellow talented musicians. More than a “music camp,” The Honors Performance Series offers young musicians the opportunity to showcase their growing skills on a global stage.

“Big dreams start young, and the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall is where rising talent starts an unforgettable first act,” detailed the program on its website. “Exclusive to the selected 6th–8th grade musicians from around the world, this program sets the stage for students to rehearse and perform under the guidance of master conductors in New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall.”

Before singing on the very stage where the likes of Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday once stood, McWilliams will participate in this program.

Outside of rehearsals, Honor Performances Series participants will also follow stacked itinerary from Broadway shows to sightseeing for a New York experience like no other.

While she establishes a bright start to her career as a trained vocalist, McWilliams has already made her family and the San Antonio community proud with her accomplishment. Her performance will take place on July 24.