Indian Hill Music, Littleton MA, Phone: 978-486-9524, Community music school offering private and group lessons, all ages, abilities, styles near Acton, Westford, Groton, Harvard, Chelmsford, Concord. Professional performance series featuring symphonic concerts by the Orchestra of Indian Hill, plus chamber music, jazz, and family events.
Join the region's finest and most motivated young musicians and play in our regional concert band program!
Professional-level coaching by our conductor/director, Jason Bielik, and Indian Hill Music faculty musicians
Thursday night rehearsals (6:15-7:45pm) and rotating instrument sectionals (7:45-8:15pm)
Two annual concerts
Students can take advantage of exclusive benefits to deepen their music education by attending Performance Workshops, Concerts, Masterclasses, and many other events for FREE!
AUDITIONS -
Saturday, June 2, 1 - 5pm
Friday, June 8, 5 - 8pm
At Indian Hill Music School, 36 King Street, Littleton MA
All woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 7-12 are encouraged to audition! Program begins in Fall 2018.
To Join the Ensemble: Submit the audition form or contact Michael Havay, Class & Ensemble Manager, to schedule a convenient audition time. See audition guidelines below.
Woodwinds and Brass
Students should prepare material that displays their technical and lyrical abilities. Two separate pieces can be used.
Junior/Senior District audition solos (or the equivalent) are preferred.
Brass players will be asked to demonstrate their ranges.
Scales: Major scales to 3 sharps and 3 flats; 1 octave minimum.
Students will be asked to sight read.
Percussion
Students should prepare a piece that demonstrates their abilities on their primary instrument (snare, timpani, or mallets).
Students may audition for multiple instruments (i.e., snare and mallets, snare and timpani, etc.)
Junior/Senior District audition solos (or the equivalent) are preferred.
Students will be asked to sight read.
Jason Bielik has been Director of Bands for 11 years at North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend, where he teaches/oversees Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, Winter Percussion, Winter Color Guard, and the Pit Orchestra. In his time at North Middlesex, his groups have earned gold medals at MICCA and MAJE events and won division titles at NESBA fall and winter events. The Wind Symphony and Concert Band have also participated in the MICCA Gold Medal Showcase numerous times, performing at Mechanics Hall and Symphony Hall. In 2016 the NMRHS Wind Symphony was a featured Concert Hour performer at the MMEA All-State Conference. Prior to teaching at NMRHS, Jason was Band Director for 4 years in Thompson, CT. He has been MMEA Central District Chairperson, MICCA Gold Medal Showcase Coordinator, and currently serves as MICCA Vice President and MICCA Summer Institute Coordinator.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those affected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.
The programs of Indian Hill Music are supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and with funds from the council administered by the Local Cultural Councils.
