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Groton’s DeLuxe Foundation, Ursula Graf Real Estate Honored By Indian Hill Music

May 242013

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Awardees Cynthia Tilton (left), Business Systems Analyst, Sr., at Deluxe Corporation Foundation and Ursula Flury, principal of Ursula Graf Real Estate, join Indian Hill Music’s Director of Development, Catherine Coleman, in celebration of their awards.

LITTLETON, MA (May 23, 2013) – Indian Hill Music of Littleton honored two of its longest-standing business partners, both of Groton, at their May 8th business breakfast: Deluxe Corporation Foundation and Ursula Graf Real Estate.

With local offices in Groton and Townsend, the Deluxe Corporation Foundation supports education, the arts and human service programs. An Indian Hill Business Partner for over 20 years, Deluxe has contributed a total of $160,000 in support of numerous Indian Hill programs, including their Community Outreach Initiative, capital campaign, and Orchestra of Indian Hill concerts.

Acton resident Ursula Flury, a loyal Indian Hill supporter for the past 10 years, has given $10,000 as a chamber concert sponsor and Business Partner. She is principal of Ursula Graf Real Estate of Groton, which serves Groton, Littleton, Acton, and surrounding towns northwest of Boston.

Indian Hill’s Kalliroscope Gallery Chamber Series Presents Grammy Award-Winning Parker Quartet

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Apr 142013

Cameron Wittig

Parker Quartet

Described by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet returns to Groton’s Kalliroscope Gallery on Saturday, April 20, to conclude Indian Hill Music’s 2012-13 season of chamber music. The quartet is making its second Groton appearance after presenting an amazing evening of chamber music last season.

The Parker Quartet features Daniel Chong, violin; Karen Kim, violin; Jessica Bodner, viola; and Kee-Hyun Kim, cello. The members hold graduate degrees in performance and chamber music from the New England Conservatory of Music and were part of NEC’s prestigious Professional String Quartet Training Program. They garnered international acclaim in 2005, winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition as well as the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition in France. In 2009, Chamber Music America awarded the quartet the prestigious biennial Cleveland Quartet Award. Their Ligeti recording won the Grammy Award in 2011 for Best Chamber Music Performance. The Parker Quartet served as Quartet-in-Residence with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra from 2008 through 2010 and were the first-ever Artists-in-Residence with Minnesota Public Radio for the 2009-2010 season. The ensemble has been in residence at the University of Minnesota, and is currently at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.

On their April 20th appearance in Groton, they will be performing Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 3; Ligeti’s Quartet No. 2; and the Debussy String Quartet in G minor. The music begins at 8:00 p.m. at Kalliroscope, 264 Main Street, Groton, MA. Their program will feature quartets by Beethoven, Ligeti, and Debussy. A wine and cheese reception with the performers follows the concert. Tickets are $32 ($15 students) at 978-486-9524 x116 or www.indianhillmusic.org. The performance is sponsored by Markham Group.

Triton Horn Trio Presents All-Brahms Program In Kalliroscope Gallery On Saturday

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Feb 142013

The Triton Horn Trio: (l-r) Mihae Lee, William Purvis, and Ani Kavafian in concert at The Kalliroscope Gallery.

Indian Hill Music welcomes the esteemed Triton Horn Trio in an all-Brahms program on Saturday, February 16, at 8:00 p.m. in The Kalliroscope Gallery, 264 Main Street, Groton, MA. Their program will feature three works by Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in E Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 38; Sonata No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 78; and Trio in E-flat Major for Violin, Horn, and Piano, Op.40. A wine and cheese reception with the performers follows the concert.

Tickets are $32 ($15 students) and available by calling 978-486-9524 x116 or online at www.indianhillmusic.org. The concert is sponsored by Ursula Graf Real Estate.

The Triton Horn Trio is comprised of three well-known soloists: pianist Mihae Lee; hornist William Purvis; and violinist Ani Kavafian. Prize-winners since their teenage days, these three kindred spirits are excited to unite their distinguished and seasoned performing careers in this ensemble, which was formed in 2004. The Triton Trio performs innovative programs of various combinations of solos and duos along with works of Brahms, Harbison, Lansky, Ligeti, and others.

Korean-born pianist Mihae Lee has captivated audiences throughout North America, Europe, and Asia in solo recitals and chamber music concerts, performing in such venues as Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Jordan Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie. She is artistic director of the Essex Winter Series in Connecticut, a longtime member of the Boston Chamber Music Society, and has collaborated with the Tokyo, Muir, Cassatt and Manhattan string quartets. Ms. Lee received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School and her artist diploma from the New England Conservatory, studying with Martin Canin and Russell Sherman. She has released compact discs on the Bridge, Etcetera, EDI, Northeastern, and BCM labels.

William Purvis, French horn, pursues a multifaceted career both in the U.S. and abroad as horn soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and educator. A passionate advocate of new music, he has participated in numerous premieres as hornist and conductor, including horn concerti by Lieberson, Northcott, and Penderecki; and horn trios by Ruders and Lansky. A frequent guest artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center , he is also a member of the New York Woodwind Quintet, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Yale Brass Trio, and is an emeritus member of Orpheus. Mr. Purvis’s recent recordings include quintets for piano and winds of Mozart and Beethoven on historical instruments with the Smithsonian Players. Since 1999, he has been a faculty member at the Yale School of Music, where he is also the Director of the Collection of Musical Instruments.

Violinist Ani Kavafian has enjoyed a career as soloist with major orchestras, chamber musician, and recitalist. She is also in great demand as a teacher, having taught at Mannes and Manhattan schools of music, Queens College, McGill, and Stony Brook universities. She has appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia, and Cleveland Orchestras, and with the Los Angeles and St. Paul Chamber Orchestras. A recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize, Ms. Kavafian has performed at the White House and has been featured on many network and PBS television music specials. She is also is artistic director of the New Jersey chamber music series Mostly Music, and professor in the Practice of Violin at Yale School of Music.

Indian Hill’s Kalliroscope Gallery Chamber Music Series Opens With Violin And Piano Duo

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Oct 072012

Jorja Fleezanis and Karl Paulnack Open Indian Hill Chamber Series in Groton’s Kalliroscope Gallery

LITTLETON, MA (October 5, 2012) – Indian Hill Music’s celebrated chamber music series at Groton’s Kalliroscope Gallery opens its 2012-2013 season on Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. with a concert by master recitalists Jorja Fleezanis on violin and pianist Karl Paulnack. Their program features works by Bach, Dvorak, Copland, Debussy, and Messaien. The concert takes place at 264 Main Street, Groton, MA. Post-concert wine and cheese reception with the performers. TICKETS: $32 ($15 students): 978-486-9524 x116 or www.indianhillmusic.org.

Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “master of his instrument,” pianist Karl Paulnack has been committed to a diverse practice of collaborative musicianship as an artist/teacher for more than two decades. Director of the Boston Conservatory’s Music Division since 2002, he also serves as music director and conductor of the Contemporary Opera Lab of Winnipeg, and chef de chant of the Orchestre de Picardie in Amiens, France. An advocate for music and the arts, Dr. Paulnack is increasingly in demand as a keynote speaker and lecturer, and his thoughts on music have been translated into six languages and have appeared in print and online sources around the world. As a collaborative pianist, Dr. Paulnack has partnered with vocal and instrumental soloists, chamber groups, orchestras, conductors and opera companies in nearly a thousand concerts throughout North America, Europe, and Russia. His list of regular recital partners includes violinist Jorja Fleezanis, a devoted teacher, mentor, coach, and performer. Ms. Fleezanis was concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1989 to 2009—the longest-tenured concertmaster in the orchestra’s history and only the second woman in the U.S. to hold that title in a major orchestra when appointed. Currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota’s School of Music, she has also enjoyed teaching roles with several other organizations, including artist-in-residence at the University of California, Davis; guest artist and teacher at the San Francisco Conservatory; and visiting teacher at the Boston Conservatory, The Juilliard School, and Interlochen Academy and Summer Camp. Ms. Fleezanis studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music. She performs on a 1700 Matteo Gofriller violin.

Highlights of their program include sonatas by Bach, Copland, and Debussy; Dvorak’s ‘Romance in F minor, Op. 11’; and Messaien’s ‘Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano.’

Indian Hill Music School Open House 09/08

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Aug 292012

Groton’s Alexa Dries, 11, enjoying her time at Indian Hill’s summer theater program

Looking for a quality music education program for your family? Do you have a young child or teen who loves music (but you’re not sure where to begin)? Are you an adult interested in starting or going back to music lessons? Come learn all about private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and performance programs at Indian Hill Music School’s annual Open House: Saturday, September 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 36 King Street (left off Rte. 495/Exit 30) in Littleton. Participate in musical activities for all ages, including an instrument ‘petting zoo,’ class demonstrations, and opportunities to meet and talk to our faculty. Fall registrations will also be accepted during the Open House.

“Our fall Open House event is a great way to experience our music education programs first-hand,” says Michael Havay, Indian Hill Music School Director of Education. Students young and old can get the feel of a particular instrument at ongoing demonstrations for brass, piano, percussion, strings, winds, guitar, and voice. Families with young children can participate in family music-making activities including songs, circle dances, and playing simple percussion instruments. You can also speak directly to staff and faculty members to get answers to questions about private and group lesson experiences.

Indian Hill Music School offers a quality learning experience with added benefits, such as instruction by caring music educators, personalized placement process, convenient payment plans, modern facility with 21 private music studios, a 200-seat recital hall, plus discounts on our professional concert series. Private instruction is provided on most instruments and voice by our faculty of over 70 conservatory-trained artist/educators. Group lessons and ensembles are offered for beginning to advanced players of all ages. Our Early Childhood Music Program (for newborns thru age 7) features Kindermusik®, Eurhythmics® and drumming classes designed to stimulate a child’s musical development through imaginative music, movement, and arts activities. Lesson Enhancement programs include Piano Performance Workshops, the Alexander Technique, and performance opportunities for all ages.

Fall Term program highlights include: Group experiences for children in beginning violin and piano, Youth Choirs for ages 8 through high school, programs designed just for adult learners, Jazz Standards Band, and Irish Traditional & Folk music. Our popular Instrument Discovery Series for kids in grades 1-4 and offers a hands-on experience with the major instrument families, and parents receive valuable information about lessons, instrument costs, and choosing the right instrument for their child. And, our new Music Therapy program for adolescents and adults with cognitive, physical and developmental impairments uses instrumental and vocal music strategies to improve functioning and/or facilitates changes that contribute to life quality. Learn more at (978) 486-9524 or www.indianhillmusic.org.

Indian Hill’s Open House is free and open to the public. For more information, call (978) 486-9524 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org.

Indian Hill Music Lights Up The Night In Groton

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Jun 052012

Bill Novik

Welcome summer at a sparkling evening of music, food, and stunning landscape design as Indian Hill Music presents “Light Up The Night!” – a benefit gala at a private residence in Groton, on Friday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Guests will sip champagne while strolling along beautifully lit gardens and listening to lively tunes by the Justin Meyer Swing Quartet with special guest clarinetist Billy Novick. The delectable menu will feature creative hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wines, and desserts. The evening will also include a silent auction of imaginative items, from gourmet dinners and artwork to music and vacation destinations. View auction item details online at www.indianhillmusic.org.

Tickets are $125 per person and all proceeds will benefit Indian Hill Music’s education and performance programs. To reserve, call (978) 486-9524 x116 or purchase tickets online at www.indianhillmusic.org.

Flamenco Guitarist Dennis Koster in Concert at Kalliroscope

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Mar 072012

Dennis Koster

Today’s ‘flamenco’ music style has become a jazz-influenced and infused art but American-born guitar virtuoso Dennis Koster — widely regarded as this country’s leading authority on flamenco guitar — carries on the tradition of ‘concert-classical flamenco.’ Koster is performing in concert Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in Groton’s intimate, acoustically perfect, Kalliroscope Gallery at 264 Main Street as part of the Indian Hill Music’s concert series.

Koster’s style was first introduced in Paris in 1927 by the great Don Ramón Montoya and his followers Niño Ricardo, Mario Escudero and Sabicas. Mr. Koster is one of few guitarists to have learned this music directly from both Escudero and the legendary Sabicas. He has also earned a considerable reputation for the quality of his original transcriptions for guitar, carrying on the tradition of Francisco Tárrega. “Tárrega’s transcriptions are a cornerstone of guitar literature” he says.

What’s on the program? Selections will include pieces by Sabicas (Zambra-Granadina), Tarrega (Capricho Árabe and Nocturno “Chopin” No. 2), Zyman (Sonata para Guitarra), Haydn (Sonata No. 42 in D), and Koster (Lamento y tangos).

Tickets are $28/adults and $15/students. Order at 978.486.9524 x116 or online. Indian Hill Music School students: call for special pricing.

Indian Hill Summer Musical Theater To Present “Alice In Wonderland Jr”

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Jul 142011

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Indian Hill's "Alice" features Alexa Dries, of Groton (L) as Tweedle Dee and Alison Rutyna of Acton as Tweedle Dum

LITTLETON, MA (July 14, 2011) – Hurry, hurry and “don’t be late” for this “very important date” as students from Indian Hill’s Summer Musical Theater present “Alice In Wonderland Jr.”. Three shows: Fri., July 22 at 7pm; Sat., July 23 at 7 pm; Sun., July 24 at 2pm, Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street (Rte. 495/Exit 30), Littleton, MA. Tickets are $10 for all ages. For tickets, or more information, call 978-486-9524 / 116 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org.

“Alice In Wonderland JR” is a fast-paced adaption featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of classic Disney favorites such as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” written by Bryan Louiselle. This great family musical is sure to entertain all ages.

Featuring the talents of 27 youngsters from the community, the show is produced by Susan Bonito, with stage direction by Jack Neary, musical direction by Caitlin Deluca, and choreography by Gina Flaherty.

Karen Riggert Joins Indian Hill Board of Directors; Moulton Honored

By Evanthea Vlahakis

Jul 032011

Indian Hill Music Executive Director Susan Randazzo and Board Chair Ralph Brown (center) thank retiring board member David Moulton of Groton for his dedicated service to Indian Hill Music

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Indian Hill Music Executive Director Susan Randazzo and Board Chair Ralph Brown (from right) thank retiring board member David Moulton of Groton for his dedicated service to Indian Hill Music

Karen Riggert of Groton has joined the Board of Directors of Indian Hill Music of Littleton, the non-profit regional center for music education and performance. Riggert joins Armand Diarbekirian, Maynard; Ryan Dunn, Brookline, NH; Mark Scheier, Acton; and John Spinello, Chelmsford.

“We are delighted to welcome these community leaders to the Indian Hill Board of Directors,” said Indian Hill Music Executive Director Susan Randazzo. “They all bring special talents to our board and are highly-regarded members of the communities we serve.”

Karen Riggert of Groton is owner of Karen Riggert Photography and a staff photographer for Nashoba Publishing. A former financial analyst, she has served the town of Groton in various community posts over the last 15 years, and will serve as Co-Chair of the Lawrence Academy Parents Association Board in 2011-12.

Armand Diarbekirian of Maynard is a Founding Partner of MetroWest Business Advisors, LLC, and chair of the Acton Chapter of Boston MetroNet, an executive level networking alliance. He was named “Business Person of the Year” by Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce in January 2010. Ryan Dunn of Brookline, NH, is Senior Vice President, Regional Commercial Lending Manager at Enterprise Bank. A Westford native, he serves as a trustee of the Wyman Trull Scholarship Fund and Treasurer of the trustees of Westford Academy. Mark Scheier of Acton, a shareholder in Scheier, Katin, P.C., has practiced law in Acton since 1973. He is currently Chairperson of the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce School-Business Partnership Committee and Treasurer of AccesSport America, a non-profit organization providing high-challenge athletic activities to children and adults with disabilities. John Spinello of Chelmsford is Vice President and Controller of North Middlesex Savings Bank and a Trustee of the Mill Run Plaza Condominium Association in Groton.

The current roster of Board officers includes:

Chair – Ralph Brown, Stow
Vice Chair – Jeffrey C. Fuhrer, Boxborough
Vice Chair – Steven Levitsky, Acton
Treasurer – Thomas Rosa, Groton
Clerk – Mary Livingston, Groton

And the full Board of Directors is Carolyn Cantrell, Littleton; Faith Cross, Harvard; Armand Diarbekirian, Maynard; Ryan Dunn, Brookline, NH; Priscilla Endicott, Harvard; Mary Kaye, Littleton; Melissa Spash Larco, Acton; Russ Murray, Groton; Jacqueline A. Normand, Harvard; Jean Notis-McConarty, W. Newton; Pamela Resor, Acton; Karen Riggert, Groton; Mark Scheier, Acton; Cynthia Sechrest, Acton; Arthur Shane, Acton; John Spinello, Chelmsford; and Camilla Blackman of Groton (Director Emeritus).

Indian Hill Music is a non-profit music education and performance center located west of Boston, in Littleton, Massachusetts, whose mission is to benefit individuals, families and communities through music. Our professional performance series features symphonic concerts by the Orchestra of Indian Hill, led by Artistic Director Bruce Hangen, plus chamber music, jazz, and family events. Serving 1,500 students of all ages and abilities with its international faculty of over 70 college and conservatory-trained teaching artists and 21 state-of-the-art studios, the Music School offers private instruction, group lessons and ensembles for all instruments and voice in a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, folk, rock, Irish, musical theater, and opera. Our Community Engagement initiative brings performances and educational programs to public schools and community events, provides free concerts for seniors, and awards more than $39,000 in need-based scholarships. Last year our outreach activities served over 6,600 people in our service area. Indian Hill Music relies on the generosity of individuals, families, corporations, and foundations to support our many community programs. Please contact us to make a tax-deductible contribution or bequest. To learn more, call (978) 486-9524 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org.

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