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Make music with us!Welcome to a lively learning community for all ages and abilities. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re immersed in music! The sounds of singing and playing flow from each of our 21 acoustically treated teaching studios and ensemble rooms. In our exceptional recital hall, our students enjoy free recitals, professional performances, lectures, masterclasses and workshops.

We invite you to experience the region’s highest quality, most comprehensive music education. Look inside for all the ways you can make music with us . . .

About Indian HillServing hundreds of students of all ages and abilities with an international faculty of over 60 highly trained and accomplished teaching artists, Indian Hill Music School offers private instruction, group lessons, and ensembles for all instruments and voice in classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera, Broadway, folk, and traditional music.

Indian Hill Music, a non-profit music education and performance center in Littleton, Massachusetts, shares the transformative power of music, through teaching and performing, and giving music gener-ously when there is need. Indian Hill’s professional performance series features symphonic concerts by the critically acclaimed Orchestra of Indian Hill, led by Artistic Director Bruce Hangen, plus chamber music, jazz, and family events. Indian Hill is also home to the regional Indian Hill Music Youth Orchestra and New England Flute Orchestra of Indian Hill Music.

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PROFESSIONAL CONCERTS by Orchestra of Indian Hill,

and Chamber Music, Jazz, and Contemporary Concerts

MASTERCLASSES with world-class performers

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS

with our exceptional faculty

JAM SESSIONS led by IHM jazz faculty

A Host of Student BenefitsMore than just lessons . . . we offer all of our students the region’s most comprehensive music education experience—all included in your tuition!

Free Student Concerts in Our Recital Hall | Community Performance Opportunities

. . . and FREE ADMISSION to:

DISCOVERY LECTURES by esteemed educators

GIVING MUSIC GENEROUSLYWe believe that music should be accessible

to all. Each year we provide over $120,000 in

need-based scholarships and community out-

reach programs that serve some 7,000 people in

our service area. This is made possible by the

generosity of individuals, families, businesses,

and foundations who support our many com-

munity programs. To learn more, visit

www.indianhillmusic.org/support or call

(978) 486-9524.

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Private LessonsYouth | Teen | Adult Learners

Become the musician you want to be. Whether your goal is to perform on stage, ace an audition, or play for your own personal enjoyment, we are here to help you develop as a musician. Study with one of over 60 professional and caring teaching artists who will personally support your musical goals and learning style.

Call (978) 486-9524 to register for your introductory four-lesson package and personalized placement.

Need-based scholarships are available for all of our programs.

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Classical: Instrumental | Voice Traditional: Celtic | FolkContemporary: Rock | Jazz | Pop | Broadway

Private LessonsC H O O S e F R O M :

Baritone Bass Bassoon Cello Clarinet Drums | Percussion Fiddle Flute | Recorder | Fife French Horn Guitar Harp Harpsichord Marimba Oboe | English Horn Piano | Keyboard Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Tuba Ukulele Vibraphone Violin | Viola Voice

It is so satisfying to help students of all ages develop skills, and to foster a love of music.” P e i - C h u n L i n , Piano Instructor

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Early Childhood

Music for Aardvarks Little Aardvarks | Ages 1–2 Advanced Aardvarks | Ages 2–3.5 Family Aardvarks | Ages 1–4

Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.

Introduce your child to the joy of music in this spirited and highly experiential class. Original, upbeat songs, rhymes, free dance and instrument play build a foundation in rhythm, melody, and musical participation. Every session introduces something new!

Drum Buddies Ages 4–6 | Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.

A foot-stomping, hand-clapping, drum-beating good time! Children learn rhythm and create beats using hands, feet, age-appropriate percussion instruments, buckets, bowls, and more. Every session introduces something new!

LEARN • DANCE • SING • LAUGH • MOVE • BOUNCE • GROOVE • CLAP • PLAY

A LIFeTIMe OF MuSIC BegInS HeRe!

Songs in Motion Junior Ages 3–4 | Oct.–June

All the lively music making of our Songs in Motion class (see page 8), for 3-4 year olds!

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New! Suzuki Program

LEARN • DANCE • SING • LAUGH • MOVE • BOUNCE • GROOVE • CLAP • PLAY

Suzuki Method: Violin & Guitar Ages 4–6 | Oct.–June

The Suzuki Method is recognized worldwide as a highly effective approach to teaching children the language of music. Suzuki students learn to play an instrument in the same way they learned their “mother tongue,” building on the principles of language acquisition: interactive listening and repetition, learning with other children, and then learning to read through weekly private lessons and group classes.

Parents are active participants in the Suzuki experience, learning alongside students, guiding home practice, and creating a supportive musical environment.

If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline, and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.” S h i n i C h i S u z u k i

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Young Beginners

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Songs in Motion Ages 5–7 | Oct.–June

Sing, clap, move, and play to the beat in this engaging and educational musical experience designed to prepare young children for lessons. Fun and dynamic age-appropriate learning activities teach rhythm, melody, and more. Year-end performance just for families!

Group LessonsMuLTI-WeeK SeSSIOnS

Learn the basics of playing and reading music in friendly, fun, age-appropriate groups!

Piano (Ages 5–6 | 7–8)

Violin (Ages 5–7)

Ukulele (Ages 5–7)

Guitar (Ages 5–7)

Drums (Ages 7–9)

NEW! Pre-Flute Fife (Ages 7–9)


AgeS 4+ | FuLL-YeAR

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Youth/Teen Classes & Ensembles

Cantori Scolari Youth Choir Ages 7–14 | Oct.–JuneDevelop vocal and musicianship skills and camaraderie as members of this performing choral group. Our engaging and highly-effective learning method incorporates handsign solfege, folksongs, and simple classical songs. Occasional community performances.

Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Ages 13–18 | Three 10-week sessions Oct., Jan., Apr.What do you like to sing? You choose the music (from pop and rock to jazz and R&B) for this fun vocal group. Each student will sing lead and background vocals in solos, duets, and ensemble songs—with accompaniment or a cappella, or with your own instrument! Occasional community performances.

Traditional Acoustic Roots Music Jam Age 14+ Three 10-week sessions Oct., Jan., Apr.Play your favorite tunes—and learn some new ones—from reels to waltzes, Celtic to bluegrass, and Appalachian old-time music in a fun group of traditional music lovers! Open to all musicians and instruments. Two years of instrument study or equivalent is recommended.

Songwriting Workshop Ages 13–18 | Oct.–JuneMaster the fundamentals of songwriting with an accomplished singer-songwriter. Learn lyric writing, melody, chord progressions, musical form, and basic performance and recording techniques in a supportive environment with lots of individual and group feedback. Group meetups every three weeks with personal feedback from the instructor in between workshop sessions.

Kids Musical Revue Ages 8–13 | Oct.–JuneYoung singer/actors: create your own show! Build stage skills and confidence in this unique program where everyone shines in a song or scene. Sing, dance, act, create, and produce an original musical revue ending with a performance for friends and family.

Wind Ensemble Ages 10–16 | Oct.–JuneA first ensemble experience for beginning flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon players. Play classical, folk style, and contemporary pieces to develop technique and ensemble skills. Occasional community performances.

PLAY. PRACTICe. gROW.

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Youth/Teen Classes & Ensembles

Custom Ensembles All Ages Playing music with others is an essential part of developing your musical craft and enjoy-ing the learning process. Join or create a custom ensemble in any style, coached by a faculty performing artist. Call (978) 486-9524 for more information.

World Drumming Ages 16+ | Three 10-week sessions Oct., Jan., Apr.Feel the groove from around the world! Learn to play a variety of Latin and African percussion instruments and develop rhythm and group playing skills. No experience necessary.

School of Rock (Teen) Ages 12–17 | Oct.–JuneRock singers and instrumentalists: perform your favorite rock/pop songs and original tunes in a band! Learn tips and techniques the pros use, write a solo part, harmonize guitar/keyboard lines, improvise, connect with bass and drums, and lock into the groove.

Jazz Improv Ensemble Ages 16+ | Sept.–MayLearn songs and styles, extend and expand your improvisational abilities, and have fun playing standards and Great American Songbook selections in a friendly group setting. Occasional community performances.

Intergenerational Flute Choir All Ages | Oct.–JuneA unique, non-auditioned, ensemble for all ages. Play music from all eras and genres: Baroque, contemporary, Celtic, jazz, and more. Bring your C flute or give the alto or bass flute a try! Occasional community performances.

Jazz Lab Band Ages 16+ | Sept.–MayJazz ensemble for adult and advanced high school students. Perform stan-dard jazz repertoire, blues, and compositions by jazz composers like Coltrane, Corea, and Mingus. Explore improv techniques and new approaches to playing in a small group setting. Occasional community performances.

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Join the region’s finest young musicians and play in our multi-level orchestra program! • Professional-level coaching by our conductors, faculty,

and musicians from the Orchestra of Indian Hill• Monday night rehearsals• Three seasonal concerts• Auditions held throughout the year

Visit www.indianhillmusic.org/ihmyo for more information and to register online for an audition.

Build technique, confidence, and friendships

I love having this time to work with others and play challenging and gratifying music.” S o P h i e , v i o L i n

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SINFONIA CONCERT ORCHESTRA Bruce Hangen, conductor Full orchestra for advanced-level strings, woodwinds, brass, harp, and percussion CAMERATA STRINGS Deanna Leedy-Andreozzi, conductor Intermediate-level string ensemble CHAMBER STRINGS Todd Hamelin, conductor Advanced beginner-level string ensemble

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Adult Classes & Ensembles

Adult Beginner Piano Oct.–JuneHave you always wanted to play the piano? Join a like-minded group of adults in this casual weekly class. You’ll learn the basics of keyboard technique and music reading, and learn to play easy songs in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Adult Piano Refresher Multi-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Feb. Apr. Come back to the keyboard! The ideal class for adults who have played piano in the past and who want expert advice to brush up their skills. Bring the music you want to play, in any style!

Music Theory Review Two 4-week Sessions | Oct. & Apr.What’s the score? Reinforce your understanding of music theory and delve into the elements of composition. Learn more about the building blocks of music, linear structure, phrasing, harmony, chord progressions, and their application.

New Horizons Concert Band

October–May

Every person has musical potential! Explore yours in a relaxed and social environment in our new concert band for adult beginners and recreational players.

The New Horizons Concert Band at Indian Hill Music is one of over 200 such programs worldwide that offers adult beginners a fun and casual introduction into music making. Whether you’re beginning, returning to an in-

strument, or play as a hobby, you will find a place here among your peers, supported by our enthusiastic

and experienced concert band conductor and educator. For woodwind, brass, and percussion

instruments. Tuesday night rehearsals.

DISCOveR. CReATe. COnneCT.


New Horizons Concert Band

October–May

Every person has musical potential! Explore yours in a relaxed and social environment in our new concert band for adult beginners and recreational players.

World Drumming Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.Feel the groove from around the world! Learn to play a variety of Latin and African percussion instruments and develop rhythm and group playing skills. No experience necessary.

Traditional Acoustic Roots Music Jam Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.Play your favorite tunes—and learn some new ones—from reels to waltzes, Celtic to bluegrass, and Appalachian old-time music in a fun group of traditional music lovers! Open to all musicians and instruments. Two years of instrument study or equivalent is recommended.



Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.You choose the music (from pop and rock to jazz and R&B) for this fun vocal group. Each student will sing lead and background vocals in solos, duets, and ensemble songs—with accompaniment or a cappella, or with your own instrument! Occasional community performances.

Custom Ensembles All Ages Playing music with others is an essential part of developing your musical craft and enjoying the learning process. Join or create a custom ensemble in any style, coached by a faculty performing artist. By arrangement.

NEW! Ukulele Club A fun and social way to learn

Meets at Rapscallion Table & Tap, ActonWeds., 7–8pm | 10 weeks beginning in October

uke can do it! Join a group of beginners and casual players for a fun weekly meetup at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Learn basic instrument technique (fingerpicking, strumming, and chords), jam on some covers and maybe even share original songs. Session ends with a free-wheeling open mic! No experience necessary. Age 21+ Registration is ongoing. Advance registration required.

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Voiceworks Group Coaching Three 10-week sessions Oct., Jan., Apr.Gain knowledge, technique and con-fidence in your singing ability in this casual and engaging class for singers of all levels. Learn general vocal technique through group songs, and work on your own specific challenges through solos you select.

Songwriting Workshop Oct.–JuneMaster the fundamentals of songwriting with an accomplished singer-songwriter. Learn lyric writing, melody, chord progressions, musical form, and basic performance and recording techniques in a supportive environment with lots of individual and group feedback. Group meetups every three weeks with personal feedback from the instructor in between workshop sessions.

Intergenerational Flute Choir All Ages | Oct.–JuneA unique, non-auditioned, ensemble for all ages. Play music from all eras and genres: Baroque, contemporary, Celtic, jazz, and more. Bring your C flute or give the alto or bass flute a try! Occasional community performances.

New England Flute Orchestra of IHM Sept.–MayA high-level orchestra that features all members of the flute family, from the piccolo to the contrabass flute. Performances throughout the year. By audition only.

Second Wind Recorder Ensemble Oct.–JunePerform music from Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Contemporary periods. For intermediate to advanced players of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass F and C recorders.

Indian Hill Big Band Sept.–MayPlay the standard hits of the Big Band Era as well as contemporary repertoire in this advanced ensemble. Occasional community performances. By audition only.

Monday Night Chamber Ensemble Oct.–JuneAn exciting exploration of essential chamber and orchestral repertoire for bowed string instruments. Occasional community performances.

AIRE Recorder Ensemble Oct.–JunePlay three- and four-part ensemble arrangements of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. Open to advanced players.

Cello Ensemble Oct.–JuneStudy ensemble skills and a wide range of musical styles in three or four pieces per semester. Occasional community performances. Open to advanced cellists and pianists.

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Blues Band Three 10-week sessions | Oct., Jan., Apr.Cover basic blues forms, improvisation, triads, harmonic vocabulary and different types of “turnarounds” in this weekly jam. Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists with basic playing skills.

School of Rock (Adult) Oct.–JuneRock singers and instrumentalists: perform your favorite rock/pop songs and original tunes in a band! Learn tips and techniques the pros use, write a solo part, harmonize guitar/keyboard lines, improvise, connect with bass and drums, and lock into the groove.

Jazz Lab Band Sept.–MayPerform jazz standard repertoire, blues, and compositions by a range of instrumental jazz composers like Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, and Mingus. Explore improv techniques and new approaches to playing in a small group setting. Occasional community performances.

Jazz Improv Ensemble Sept.–MayLearn songs and styles, extend and expand your improvisational abilities, and have fun playing standards and Great American Songbook selections from Ellington to Jobim in a friendly group setting. Occasional community performances

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We really have fun playing together stretching our repertoire and style.” J o n , P i a n i S t, T h e I n T r o v e r T s , a n i h M C u S t o M e n S e M b L e

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