Carroll County Arts Council

Ages: 10–16

Dates:Monday, February 16 with a free performance on Saturday, February 21, 2026 where students will arrive at 4:30PM and perform from 6:30-930PM

Pro for a Day Concert is a unique youth arts experience that connects students with working professional artists through live performance, hands-on training, mentorship, and a public showcase. Designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging, this immersive program offers students behind-the-scenes access to the music industry while schools are closed.

Participants will attend a free Schools Out, Arts In concert performed by professional artists, observe a live soundcheck, and engage in meaningful conversations about artistic careers and industry practices. Students will then take part in a full-day, conference-style experience featuring small-group breakout sessions focused on artistic identity and branding, performance technique and industry etiquette, and creative development.

Throughout the program, students receive personalized coaching on a piece they will perform alongside professional artists in a Community Talent Showcase on Saturday February 21st where students will arrive at 4:30 with a performance from 6:30-930. The experience concludes with a public performance and reception, celebrating student growth and creative achievement.

This program is ideal for young performers looking to deepen their artistic skills, gain real-world insight into creative careers, and experience what it’s like to be a professional artist—for a day.

Here are the Rough Details in Timeline fashion:

· DATE: Monday, February 16, 2026

o 8:30am - Students arrive, Welcome, Intro to artists who will be performing

o 9:00am - Students get to watch Soundcheck, Learn from Technician

o 9:45am - Doors Open to the Public, Students get reserved seats, free snack and drink

o 10:00am - Free, Public School's Out, Art's In Concert

o 11:00am - Students lead through full group Exercise/Industry Conversation/Post Show Discussion with Billy while Artists pack-up

o 12:00pm-12:40pm - Artist/Student Lunch with Q&A.

o 12:45pm-1:35pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 1:40pm-2:30pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 2:35pm-2:50pm - Snack/Activity Break

o 3:00pm-3:50pm - Breakout Sessions (4 students per session)

o 4:00pm - Wrap-Up

o 4:30pm - Parent Pick-Up

· DATE: Saturday, February 21, 2026

o 4:30pm - Students arrive

o 5:00pm - Students Sound Check

o 6:30pm - Doors Open to the Public

o 7:00pm - Show Starts

o 8:30pm - Show Ends into Reception with students. 

o 9:30pm - End of Day

· Photo Wall opportunity